Henry M. Kolb Baby Hammerless New Model .22 Short Revolver – Early Serial, Nickel, Micro-Size Six-Shooter
This Baby Hammerless New Model revolver is a compact, six-shot .22 Short pocket gun produced by Henry M. Kolb between 1910 and 1924. Serial number 36 places it at the front of the production run, adding early-issue appeal for collectors. Measuring just about 4 inches overall with a 1.32-inch barrel, it is among the smallest six-shot revolvers ever made and features Kolb’s 1910 pivoting firing-pin system housed in a nickel-plated, carbon-steel frame.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair – showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Fair – generally clean with some residue, light corrosion present.
Rifling Condition: Fair – worn rifling with slight loss of definition.
Mechanics: Functions correctly.
Finish Originality: Original nickel finish.
Matching Numbers: Serial numbers are matching.
What’s Included
- Henry M. Kolb Baby Hammerless New Model (Model 1910) revolver
Kolb’s New Model introduced an internal striker instead of an external hammer, allowing a smooth snag-free profile ideal for discreet carry in the early 1900s. The knurled front-locking cylinder pin doubles as an ejector, a trademark Kolb convenience feature.
The nickel-plated carbon-steel frame, cylinder, and barrel help resist corrosion while presenting a bright finish that contrasts with the black hard-rubber grips. Each grip panel carries the raised “K” monogram, completing the period-correct look.
Top-strap markings include the 1892 and 1896 patent dates plus the “NEW MOD’L” legend, clearly identifying this example as the updated 1910 small-frame variant. Production totals reached roughly 50,000 units, but early-numbered pieces like this one remain scarce.
Fixed sights consist of a half-moon front blade and a simple top-strap groove—typical for pocket revolvers of the era. Despite its micro dimensions, the six-shot cylinder provides respectable capacity for its class and time.