Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this double-action revolver today for a penny-start auction; this is the Colt New Pocket Model.
This gun, in its current state, is non-functional. We recommend having it checked by a gunsmith.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: New Pocket
Serial: 21122
Date of Manufacture: 1903
Caliber: .32 Colt
Finish: Nickel
Barrel Length: 3 ½"
Optics/Sights: Round Blade Front with Frame Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Synthetic with Colt Logos
Action: Double
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Colt New Pocket revolver marked a major turning point in Colt’s double-action revolver development when it was introduced in 1895. It was Colt’s first successful small-frame, swing-out cylinder, double-action design, and the basic mechanical layout became the foundation for nearly every Colt double-action revolver produced through 1969. Intended as a compact, easily concealable sidearm, the New Pocket was significantly smaller than the medium-frame New Army & Navy revolvers and was chambered for lower-pressure .32-caliber cartridges suitable for personal defense. Its improved lockwork was simpler, stronger, and more reliable than earlier Colt designs, contributing greatly to its immediate popularity with both police departments and civilian buyers.
Model: New Pocket
Serial: 21122
Date of Manufacture: 1903
Caliber: .32 Colt
Finish: Nickel
Barrel Length: 3 ½"
Optics/Sights: Round Blade Front with Frame Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Synthetic with Colt Logos
Action: Double
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Colt New Pocket revolver marked a major turning point in Colt’s double-action revolver development when it was introduced in 1895. It was Colt’s first successful small-frame, swing-out cylinder, double-action design, and the basic mechanical layout became the foundation for nearly every Colt double-action revolver produced through 1969. Intended as a compact, easily concealable sidearm, the New Pocket was significantly smaller than the medium-frame New Army & Navy revolvers and was chambered for lower-pressure .32-caliber cartridges suitable for personal defense. Its improved lockwork was simpler, stronger, and more reliable than earlier Colt designs, contributing greatly to its immediate popularity with both police departments and civilian buyers.
Chambered in .32 Short Colt, .32 Long Colt, and .32 Colt New Police (interchangeable with the .32 S&W Long), the New Pocket offered versatility in an era of rapidly evolving handgun cartridges. It was available in bright blue or bright nickel finishes and produced with barrel lengths ranging from 2½" to 6", allowing buyers to tailor the revolver to concealment or service use. Standard features included fixed sights and hard black rubber grips with molded checkering and Colt logos. Manufactured from 1895 to 1905, the Colt New Pocket is historically significant as the first in a lineage of Colt revolvers that would dominate the American police market for decades, and it remains a highly regarded example of early modern revolver engineering.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping with Insurance $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping with Insurance $70.00
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Payment Details
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Payment MUST be received within 14 days.
Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
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