Manufactured in 1899, this is a very scarce example of a factory engraved Colt New Pocket .32 double action revolver. On p. 370 of "The Book of Colt Firearms", Sutherland and Wilson note that only 15 New Pocket model revolvers are listed in the ledger as being factory engraved. They go on to note that these revolvers displayed the typical contemporary engraving designs seen on other Colt revolvers at the time. Cuno A. Helfricht was the main Master Engraver at the time this revolver was made, and the engraving on this example is almost certainly by him. The engraving covers more than 75% of the surfaces including the sides of the frame, cylinder, and barrel, and it features mostly floral scroll on a punchdot background. The top of the barrel is marked with the standard two-line address and patent dates while the left of the barrel is marked "COLT NEW POLICE 32". The left of the frame is marked with the Rampant Colt, with "COLT'S" and "NEW POCKET" above and below it. It is fitted with a blade front sight, groove rear sight, and a pair of smooth grips.

Very fine, retains 85% plus of the original blue finish with some light edge/high spot wear and crisp engraving overall. The grips are excellent with a couple hairline age cracks on the right panel and otherwise only the slightest handling marks. Mechanically fine. A rare opportunity to add one of only 15 factory engraved Colt New Pocket revolvers to your collection!