|
Photos courtesy of Eric Sandberg
A Century of Arms
in Naples, Inc.
Colt New Pocket .32 Double Action Revolver - serial number 16091 (ca. 1901)
- blue finish factory engraved, inscribed "Presented to M.C. Foley by
his friends on April 12 1901." on the back strap and gold inlaid
M.C.F. on the left side of the frame. Revolver is also fitted with
factory mother of pearl grips and is accompanied by the original box
numbered to the gun.
Factory inscribed "Presented to M.C. Foley by his friends on April 12
1901."
New Pocket 16091 - Right side showing engraving. Notice how the
New Pocket logo has been moved to the right side of the frame to allow
for the gold inlaid factory monogram on the left side.
"M.C.F." gold inlaid monogram.
Left side of barrel marked Colt D.A. 32
Close-up of relocated New Pocket logo.
Detail of engraving on top of barrel.
Underside of trigger guard.
Serial number 16091 on butt of gun.
Original box numbered to the gun. Box has standard New Pocket
label coupled with the small Pearl Blue finish and grip designation as
well as the "ENGRAVED." end label. Box also has small label on top
indicating that the gun is designed for Smokeless Powder.
Original hand written serial number "16091" |
