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Rare Colt 1895 Navy Revolver, Contract of 1903 in .38LC
Guns International #: 100543167 Seller's Inventory #: 100
Category: Colt Revolvers - Antique - Colt Revolvers - Navy
Seller's Information
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Seller: AAURB
Company:
Member Since: 2/18/11
First Name: Anthony
State: Illinois
Country: United States
Phone: (773) 255-4471
Number of Active Listings: 0
Total Number of Listings: 1476
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Cashiers Check
Description:
This is a rare example of a Colt Model 1895, "38 D.A." revolver manufactured in approximately 1904 under contract for the US Navy. It has the standard 6 inch barrel with the top roll-stamped with the two-line Colt Hartford address and 1884, 1888 and 1895 patent dates and the left side of the barrel is roll-stamped with the caliber designation "COLT.D.A.38". The frame, cylinder crane and cylinder latch all have the matching assembly number of "1778" . The butt is roll-stamped: "U.S.N./Naval Anchor/38 DA/16 112/J.L.S./226748". The left side of the trigger guard bow, the cylinder crane, the locking latch and back side of the cylinder are all stamped with a five-pointed star with "W" in the center. This marking indicates that the revolver was returned to Colt for inspection/repair. The back of frame at rear sight has been taken down a bit . It is fitted with checkered gutta percha grips that are same as a Navy Navy on page 160 of Robert Bests book "A study of Colts New Army and Navy Pattern Double action Revolvers 1889-1908" The grips both have the factory serial numbers scratched inside and match the gun. The revolver has a Colt commercial blue finish on the barrel, frame and cylinder, with the hammer having a fire blue top surfaces with bright polished sides with an all nitre blued trigger. G
Fine condition overall with 60% of the original blue finish showing field use. The grips are also in good condition. A rare example of a Colt Model 1895, "38 D.A." revolver. SALES HOLD
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 1895
Serial Number: 226748
Caliber Info: 38 LC
Bore Condition: exc
Barrels: 6
Finish: blue
Manufacture Date: 1904