Colt's New Line revolvers were Colt's late 19th century concealed carry revolvers. Some were flashy to enhance the image of their owner like this example which was manufactured in 1874 (the same year DeGress introduced his "Tiffany" grips) and has scroll and geometric engraving patterns on over half of the visible surfaces and a scarce pair of DeGress "horse head" cast grips made of copper alloy with the 1874 patent marking on the top left, a shield on the bottom left, a horse head and floral designs on the right, and scroll designs throughout. This Second Model revolver has the two-line barrel address, "22 CAL" on the left side of the frame below the cylinder, long cylinder flutes, locking slots on the back of the cylinder, patent date stamped on the underside of the barrel and standard blade and top strap groove sights. The barrel is numbered to the gun.

Very good plus. The revolver retains 30% of the original nickel finish (mostly on the frame) with the balance between smooth gray patina and attractive aged brass. Traces of the etched caliber marking remain on the left side of the barrel. The grips are fine showing a highly attractive patina. A frame screw is missing, the cylinder pin has been replaced during the period of usage by a nail, and the action does not function.