Lot 1413:
New England Fire Arms Co Top-Break Revolver .32 S&W with 3 Inch Barrel
Description
This lot features a New England Fire Arms Co top-break revolver chambered in .32 S&W. The revolver is configured with a 3 inch ribbed barrel and a five-shot fluted cylinder utilizing an automatic ejector mechanism. The top rib is clearly marked with the manufacturer and location: NEW ENGLAND FIRE ARMS CO over WORCESTER.MASS. The frame is fitted with two-piece checkered black hard rubber grips featuring circular medallions and a stylized border. The serial number 10120 is stamped on the butt of the grip frame, and the cylinder face bears the assembly or partial serial number 419. The revolver maintains a nickel-plated finish throughout the barrel, cylinder, and frame, while the trigger guard and spur hammer exhibit a dark, mottled patina. This specimen represents a typical pocket or self-defense revolver from the late 19th or early 20th century Worcester-based firearms industry.
Condition report:
The nickel finish shows significant areas of peeling, flaking, and oxidation, most notably on the cylinder, the left side of the barrel, and the forward section of the frame where surface rust is present. The checkered hard rubber grips are intact with light handling wear and minor scuffing at the base, but no significant cracks are visible. The bore is fouled with visible rifling remaining. The top-break action and latch appear to function, though the mechanical timing and lockup have not been function-tested. The hammer and trigger guard show a dark aged patina with some surface oxidation.
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