Overall Condition grades to NRA Antique Fine with 65% original nickel on the frame and straps. I can't say one way or the other but can report that it has definitely been re-lined to house this revolver sometime in the past 30-40 years. I have seen other New Line Revolvers in identical cases before but the consensus among most collectors that we've talked with is that the case, while old, has been modified to hold a gun. It comes with an old wooden case with a brass nameplate on the lid and lock with round escutcheon. This is the first one that I can remember finding in the desirable. 41 caliber but all have been centerfire and often have English proofs. Over the years, we've had several large frame New Line Revolvers in. Left side of frame is also marked "41 CAL". Left side of barrel has a nice etched panel which clearly reades "COLT NEW 41". 2-1/4" round barrel with five-shot cylinder. This is a nice little Colt New Line Revolver that was made in 1876. 41 Rimfire w/ BoxĬolt New Line Revolver in Scarce.
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