Manufactured in 1875 this First Model Colt New Line .22 caliber revolver features factory engraving and a seven-shot cylinder with short flutes and outside locking notches. The engraving is equal to what Colt later termed level "A" engraving with scrollwork on a punch dot background. "COLT NEW 22" is acid etched in a panel on the left side of the barrel and the top of the barrel is stamped "+ COLTS PT. F.A. MFG. Co./HARTFORD. CT. U.S.A.+." The revolver is nickel plated with a casehardened hammer and trigger and fitted with two-piece ivory bird's head grips. The full serial number is stamped on the revolver butt with the partial serial number "087" stamped on the underside of the barrel.

Very fine. The revolver retains 75% of the nickel plated finish. There is finish discoloration, flaking and pitting on the cylinder flutes and both ends of the cylinder. The under side of the barrel muzzle and the right side of the frame have some minor finish flaking. The markings are clear and the engraving is crisp. The ivory grips have yellowed from age and have several very minor stress cracks but remain in very fine overall condition. The cylinder does not turn when the hammer is cocked.