The only actual вЂњthree-seven-fiveвЂќ bore handgun IвЂ™m aware of was the short-lived. вЂњThree-eighthsвЂќ = вЂњthree-eightвЂќ = вЂњThirty-EightвЂќ. Technically, all вЂњ.36sвЂќ and вЂњ.38sвЂќ in the English-speaking world began with the idea of a nominal bore of three-eighths of one inch. They didnвЂ™t want to call it a вЂњ.38 MagnumвЂќ, and the third digit made it sound exotic, hence easier for their sales sharks to ballyhoo. 38 Special barrels made by S&W when they launched their вЂњ.357 MagnumвЂќ in 1935. 357, mainly because that was the nominal bore spec of. 355in, and was known as a 9mm in continental Europe. So the name became more-or-less a self-fulfilling prophecy. 36 M1851 and M1861 Colts, with most being converted to metallic cartridge in the 1870s. Interestingly, the United States Navy was a major user of the. 44 percussion revolvers as вЂњArmyвЂќ models. 44s being called вЂњarmyвЂќ models due to both Colt and Remington referring to the Model 18. 36 percussion revolvers have generally been referred to as вЂњNavyвЂќ models, with the bigger. Within a few years, it was being marketed from the Colt London factory as вЂњColtвЂ™s Model 1851 Belt Revolver Of Navy CaliberвЂќ.Д®ver since then. (The Texans won.)Дue solely t that rollmark, people referred to the 1851 as the вЂњNavyвЂќ model. He chose a woodcut print of the most recent naval engagement at the time, between the Texas Navy and the Mexican Navy in 1847. When Colt launched their вЂњModel 1851 Belt RevolverвЂќ, Sam wanted a new rollmark on the cylinder to distinguish it from previous Colt revolvers. 41 rimfire.The whole вЂњ.36 NavyвЂќ revolver thing had little to do with a belief that sailors were easier to kill than soldiers. A very nice example of the most desirable version of the New Line in the most sought after caliber. Bore is in Good Condition with strong lands and grooves.

There is a little bit of back and forth play on the cylinder.how much? Two sheets of paper worth so not much.

Action is in decent working order and locks up just fine. Grips are rosewood and in Fine Condition with 90% original varnish. Rear face of hammer still has 85% fire blue while the brightly polished profiles has lost most of their luster. Fire blue on the screws have mostly worn to silver but there are some flashes of colors on the side plate screw and some nice color remaining on the grip screw. Overall Condition grades to NRA Antique Fine with 65% original nickel on the frame and straps. I can't say one way or the other but can report that it has definitely been re-lined to house this revolver sometime in the past 30-40 years. I have seen other New Line Revolvers in identical cases before but the consensus among most collectors that we've talked with is that the case, while old, has been modified to hold a gun. It comes with an old wooden case with a brass nameplate on the lid and lock with round escutcheon. This is the first one that I can remember finding in the desirable. 41 caliber but all have been centerfire and often have English proofs. Over the years, we've had several large frame New Line Revolvers in. Left side of frame is also marked '41 CAL'. Left side of barrel has a nice etched panel which clearly reades 'COLT NEW 41'. 2-1/4' round barrel with five-shot cylinder. This is a nice little Colt New Line Revolver that was made in 1876. 41 Rimfire w/ BoxД¬olt New Line Revolver in Scarce.

Lefaucheux revolver 41 caliber