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Colt Model 1892 Army .38 Long Colt
Guns International #: 102128511 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Colt Revolvers - Army - Military Pistols - US
Seller's Information
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Seller: Freedom1234
Member Since: 5/21/17
State: Texas
Zip: 77316
Country: United States
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Number of Active Listings: 170
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Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Zelle, Cashiers Check, Money Order, Personal Check, Layaway
About Us: This seller is a non FFL licensee and adheres to the ATF rule: “ A non-licensee may mail a shotgun or rifle to a resident of their own state or to a licensee in any state. Antiques excepted. Handguns are not mailable. A common or contract carrier must be used to ship a handgun. ”
Description:
MFG 1899 NEW ARMY MODEL DA 38 WITH SWING OUT CYLINDER with
In 1892, the revolver was adopted by the United States Army chambered for .38 Long Colt cartridges,
Mass. 2.07 pounds (.94 kg)
Length. 11.5 inches (292 mm)
Barrel length. 6 inches (152 mm)
US ARMY COLT ARMY MODEL 1892 DA 38 REVOLVER R.A.C and IFB. inspection stamps.
Caliber / Gauge: 38 Long Colt.
Barrel Length: 6"
Serial Number: 126317.
Condition:
Very good. Moderate wear To original finish with nice bore. 75%. The left side of the barrel is marked "COLT. D.A. 38" and the barrel retains 70% plus of the high gloss blued fish with wear and light corrosion noted at the muzzle. The bottom of the barrel has an RAC stamp. Original half-round front sight post is present and retains much of its blued finish.
The Revolver has the matching number on the frame "6317," and the crane is matching with a "6317," assembly stamp. The left side of the frame has the final inspection marks "R.A.C.," which stands for Rinaldo A. Carr, the Ordnance Officer assigned to Colt Firearms. The frame retains 75% of its high gloss, dark blue finish.
The Frame Screws on the right side remain unmarred and retain much of their original bright blue niter finish. The Cylinder Release Latch is matching to the Revolver with "6317" and the assembly mark "K" on the front face and it retains 85% of its original high gloss blued finish with wear on the checkered release portion.
The Cylinder retains 75% of its high gloss blued finish with minor wear, which includes the normal cylinder turn mark along the circumference of the cylinder, and the expected small scratches on the outer surface of the cylinder. The Cylinder chambers are all very clean. The Star Extractor works perfectly and is very clean and in the white. The face of the Cylinder has the final inspector's initials "R.A.C.," stamp, and “C” and “C” stamps. The Cylinder turns smoothly and locks up tight in battery. The interior surfaces of the frame inside the cylinder well are very clean with minimal wear noted.
The sides of the Hammer and trigger are still show much of the original flame hardening colors and the top and back portions still retain much of the original bright niter blued finish. The integral firing pin is intact, and the hammer operates smoothly in both single-and double-action mode.
Bore is shiny throughout with slight pitting near the muzzle.
The model number on the grip butt is illegible.
Provenance:
The New Army was the issue sidearm for US troops during the end of the Indian War and Spanish American war periods, during and post the the Spanish American War. It remained in service during the Philippine Insurrection even after introduction of the Colt Model 1909 Revolver and even saw service during WWI in the hands of some soldiers and officers who had been issued the weapon years before and liked the lighter weight as compared to the Colt 1911 or the Colt Model 1917 Revolver.
The standard military model was .38 Caliber Long Colt and had a 6" barrel. The top of the barrel on this Colt is marked "COLT's PT. F. A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A./ PATENTED AUG.5.1884 NOV.6.88 MA."
Completely functional and shootable.
Zelle, cashiers check, money order or personal check OK.
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Handgun Caliber: .38 Long Colt