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CLASSIC NEW SERVICE .38-40 CALIBER, 5 ½” BARREL, #58XXX, MADE 1913
Guns International #: 101208529 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Colt Revolvers - New Service - Colt Revolvers - Double Action Pre-War
Seller's Information
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Seller: goodmanguns
Company: William T. Goodman
Member Since: 10/16/15
First Name: William
Last Name: Goodman
State: Montana
Zip: 59715
Country: United States
Phone: (406) 587-3131
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 67
Total Number of Listings: 4102
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: checks, cashiers/bank check, money order
Description:
CLASSIC NEW SERVICE .38-40 CALIBER, 5 ½” BARREL, #58XXX, MADE 1913. Interesting to note that the big Colt New Service is the only modern side swing cylinder revolver ever chambered for this caliber (it is possible S&W made a few Triplelock revolvers in .38-40, but this is not verified). This example came out of right here in Montana. It had been stored in an old collection for so long that when I was able to get it the action was so stuck with old and dried grease that I couldn’t even cock the hammer or rotate the cylinder! I sprayed the gun down with Gun Scrubber and oil and finally things loosened up. I doubt this gun has been fired for decades. The action is now crisp and tight with typically wonderful early Colt workmanship. Overall metal surfaces are free of any rust or pitting and display an appearance of good right blue in protected areas mixing evenly with aged and thinning blue. All barrel markings are sharp and clear with the last patent date of 1905. Frame proof markings are also clear. The rampant colt stamping on the left side of the frame pretty well worn away as there is evidence that a holster strap rubbed this area- interesting in that if it was rubbed in this way the gun would have had to have been carried either butt-forward on the right side or in a cross-draw holster by a left handed shooter. Lanyard swivel intact with block letters “A.B.C.” stamped next to the swivel on the butt- meaning unknown. Fine grips are not chipped or cracked and only show light wear. Bore generally excellent with a few very light surface spots that ought to brush out. Front sight has not been filed or altered.
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Manufacturer: COLT
Model: NEW SERVICE
Serial Number: 58XXX
Caliber Info: .38-40
Condition: VG+
Barrels: 5 1/2
Finish: BLUE