Colt Etched Panel New House Revolver with "Cop & Thug" Grips

Fine Colt Etched Panel New House Spur Trigger Revolver with Desirable "Cop & Thug" Grips, Scarce 4 Inch Barrel, and Factory Letter Manufactured in 1885, this is a fine example of Colt's New House Model revolver with the desirable "Cop & Thug" grips and a scarce, documented 4 inch barrel. The included factory letter lists the revolver in .38 caliber with a 4 inch barrel, blue finish, and grips unlisted when shipped to William H. Crossman on 12 December 1889 as part of a six gun shipment. The top of the barrel is marked with the two-line address, while the model and caliber marking are in the desirable acid etched panel on the left. The caliber marking is repeated on the bottom of the barrel. The full serial number is on the butt, while the matching last three digits are on the rear face of the cylinder and hand-marked inside the right grip panel. It is fitted with a standard blade front and groove rear sight, a scarce 4 inch barrel, and a pair of the very desirable "Cop & Thug" grips featuring a patrolman with a revolver detaining a knife wielding assailant and "COLT" at the tops.

Condition

Fine, retains 60% of the original blue finish with the balance having thinned to mostly a smooth brown patina, some scattered light oxidation, and distinct acid etched panel. The faded grips are also fine with a few light edge chips and a few light blemishes in the otherwise crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. A desirable "Cop & Thug" revolver!