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SELDOM SEEN NICKEL FINISH NEW SERVICE REVOLVER, .38-40 CALIBER, 5 1/2" BARREL, #308XXX, MADE 1920
Guns International #: 101523298 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Colt Revolvers - Double Action Pre-War - Colt Revolvers - New Service
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: 49
Total Number of Listings: 3277
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: checks, cashiers/bank check, money order
Description:
SELDOM SEEN NICKEL FINISH NEW SERVICE REVOLVER, .38-40 CALIBER, 5 1/2" BARREL, #308XXX, MADE 1920. Almost the entire line of the big double action large caliber New Service revolvers was made with blue finish. Very few special order nickel finished guns were produced and are rarely encountered today. This one came out of Texas and shows honest use, but is still in fine condition overall. There is nickel peeling mainly on the front portion of the cylinder. The metal that is exposed has turned dark- if this area is polished a bit to remove the dark color the metal will blend better and give this example a better appearance. There is also some thinning of the nickel on the left side of the barrel from holster carry. The balance of the nickel has clouded a little from age, but is intact, even on the grip straps and trigger guard etc. Fine markings including the rampant colt stamping on the left side of the frame. The grips are numbered to the gun and there is only one very small chip at the extreme bottom inside where the grip aligning pin goes through the frame. The swivel has been removed and would be easy to replace. When I found this one it had been in storage for years and actually was a little clogged with grease. The action is tight with no cylinder movement or end shake, bore is generally excellent. A really unusual Colt. You can look for years and not find a nickel New Service.
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Handgun Caliber: .38-40 Winchester (.38 WCF)
Manufacturer: COLT
Model: NEW SERVICE, NICKEL
Serial Number: 308XXX
Barrel Length: 5 1/2
Condition: FINE