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Colt US Army Model 1894 Double Action Revolver, Unaltered Not 1901, or SAA
Guns International #: 101141798 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Colt Revolvers - Army - Antique Revolvers - Cartridge
Seller's Information
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Seller: Brent Wilburn
Company: Antique Arms, Inc.
Member Since: 11/19/15
First Name: Brent
Last Name: Wilburn
State: Georgia
Zip: 30052
Country: United States
Phone: (678) 471-1432
Phone2: (678) 471-1432
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Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Money Order, Certified Check
Description:
SALE PENDING! This is a textbook 100% original and unaltered First Contract Colt US Army Model 1894 Double Action Revolver with standard 6" barrel, six shot cylinder, in .38 Colt with walnut grips. It was never rebuilt or upgraded and is exactly what was issued to US Cavalry during the late Indian War era and US Troops who fought in Cuba and the Philippines during the Spanish American War. The 1894 was an improvement over the US Army Model 1892 in that it was equipped with a device that blocks the hammer when the latch was not fully engaged locking the cylinder in place. The first contract of 3,000 guns were numbered from serial numbers 60,000 thru 62,999. This particular gun is in the 62,000 range. According to Best's Book on Colt DA's, Colt had delivered all 3,000 Model 1894's from the first contract by the end of April 1895. It is interesting that these Colt DA's were introduced into service in the last days of the American Western Frontier and was the US Army's main issue handgun when war broke out with Spain over Cuba and the Philippines in 1898. Of course, the Colt Double Action was a great design but its .38 caliber cartridge was found to be insufficient at stopping the Moros in the Philippines a couple of years later at the turn of the 20th century. Today, these 1894's are a bit of a challenge to locate in original unaltered condition. Many were upgraded in later years to the Model 1901 with the addition of a lanyard ring on the base of their handles and were refinished and re-marked by Colt. Even in World War One, Remington Arms refurbished thousands of DA's for issue to the US Navy. That said, this one has never been altered or refurbished and is still wearing its original finish.
Overall, it is in NRA Antique Good Condition with 10% original blue, the balance of the metal surfaces worn to a smooth pleasing grey patina that is turning light brown patina. Strong original blue remaining in the protected areas (cylinder flutes, barrel junction, front of frame, and behind recoil shield. The rear face of the hammer show just traces of original fire blue with hints of the factoryinal bright polish on the left and right profiles. The grips are in Very Good Condition Overall with the exception of some chips at the base of the right panel from being used as a hammer...partially obscuring the right cartouche but still visible. See photo. The cartouche on the left grip panel is faint but visible and if you look closely, the "1895" date above it is still there....which corresponds perfectly to the 1895 delivery date to the US Army. These tiny dates above the cartouche are usually worn off but you can read the entire date on this one. The inside panel of one of the grips also appears to be numbered in pencil (inside) to the gun. The other grip is original to the gun as well I'm certain given the perfect fit but I can't make out a number. Bottom of left grip has the correct Ronaldo A. CARR (RAC) sub-inspector stamp. RAC's can also be found on the left side of the frame, barrel, and cylinder. Like the Model 1892, the last four digits of the serial number form the assembly numbers on various parts. These assembly numbers are 100% allmatching on the inside of the frame, swing-out yoke, cylinder, barrel, latch, right side plate, and grip. Also like the Model 1892, these early 1st Contract 1894's only have the 1884 and 1888 patents on the top of the barrels and were built just before the March 1895 patent date was added to the address. This is confirmed in Best's Book as well. The mechanics cycle in both single and double action modes and not loose or sloppy. Bore is semi-bright with strong lands (it will still spin a cleaning brush), no rings or bulges, 3 or 4 pits at the back of the barrel, otherwise pretty respectable. Good Plus to Very Good Overall. Nice untouched example of an early 1st Contract Model 1894 Revolver with zero upgrades and as issued in the Spanish American War in Cuba and the Philippines.
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Colt
Caliber Info: 38 Colt
Finish: Blued
Manufacture Date: 1895