1915 Colt New Service Model .455 Eley Double Action British Service Revolver

Description:
MANUFACTURER: COLT
MODEL: NEW SERVICE
YEAR MANUFACTURED: 1915
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: UNITED STATES
SERIAL NUMBER: 116291
ISSUE DATE: 1915
ISSUED BRANCH: BRITISH ARMY
CONFLICT DEPLOYMENT: WORLD WAR I
PROVENANCE/RECORDS: BRITISH MILITARY SERVICE ISSUE; WAR-TIME CONTRACT REVOLVER
ARMORY/INSPECTION MARKS: CROWN/BNP BRITISH NITRO PROOF, BROAD ARROW BRITISH GOVERNMENT ACCEPTANCE, COLT FACTORY MARKINGS
CALIBER: .455 ELEY
CAPACITY: 6 ROUNDS
BARREL LENGTH: 5.50"
BARREL FEATURES: SOLID STEEL SERVICE BARREL, .455 ELEY ROLL MARKING
FRAME TYPE: LARGE FRAME
BUTT TYPE: SQUARE BUTT
SCREW CONFIG: COLT SERVICE SCREW SET
OPERATING SYSTEM: HAND-EJECTOR
ACTION: DOUBLE-ACTION / SINGLE-ACTION
TRIGGER: DA/SA
IRON SIGHTS: BLADE FRONT / GROOVE REAR
GRIP: CHECKERED HARD RUBBER COLT SERVICE GRIPS
FIREARM FINISH: COLT BLUED
CONDITION: GOOD SERVICE CONDITION WITH HONEST WEAR
ADDITIONAL FEATURES: LANYARD RING, BRITISH PROOFED, WAR-TIME PRODUCTION CONFIGURATION
WHAT’S INCLUDED: REVOLVER, DETAILED .PDF FOR PROVENANCE

This 1915 Colt New Service revolver represents a prime example of America answering the call of war. Chambered in .455 Eley, this model was built specifically to meet British military requirements during World War I. Heavy, authoritative, and utterly dependable, it was issued when sidearms were expected to survive mud, trench warfare, and constant abuse.

Built on Colt’s large frame and utilizing the proven hand-ejector system, the New Service delivered smooth double-action fire with a stout six-round cylinder. The 5.5-inch barrel balances well while maintaining full ballistic performance from the .455 service cartridge. Fixed sights and a robust steel frame kept things simple, durable, and soldier-proof.

British acceptance and proof marks—including Crown/BNP, BP proofs, and the Broad Arrow—confirm official government inspection and wartime service use. These markings were applied after acceptance and proofing in the United Kingdom, validating this revolver’s authentic military path rather than commercial export.

Colt New Service revolvers in .455 Eley occupy a sweet spot for collectors: U.S.-made quality paired with British World War I history. With documented service markings and correct configuration, this example stands above typical surplus revolvers and squarely in the realm of serious martial collectibles.

If you want a sidearm that embodies Allied cooperation, trench-era grit, and Colt’s peak revolver craftsmanship, this 1915 New Service delivers without compromise. It’s not a replica, not a reissue—this is the real steel that crossed the Atlantic and went to war.

***Please see pictures for condition and wear***

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Curio/Relic: Yes
Manufacturer: COLT
Model: NEW SERVICE MODEL
Serial Number: 116291
Barrel Length: 5.50
Bore Info: STRONG
Condition: GOOD
Metal Condition: GOOD
Wood Condition: GOOD
Bore Condition: GOOD
Manufacture Date: 1915

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