Guns International #: 103313981
Seller's Inventory #: 250689

Category - Colt Revolvers - Navy - Handguns - American Revolvers

Category
Colt Revolvers - Navy
Handguns - American Revolvers

1902 U.S. NAVY ANCHOR Marked COLT M1895 “New Army & Navy” DA Revolver C&R First Swing Out Cylinder Used by the US Military

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1902 U.S. NAVY ANCHOR Marked COLT M1895 “New Army & Navy” DA Revolver C&R 

First Swing Out Cylinder Used by the US Military

Here we present a C&R Colt Model 1895 New Army & Navy Double Action Revolver, made in 1902 by the Colt Manufacturing Company with a production run from 1892 through 1907 in Hartford, Connecticut. This would be a variant of the initial Model 1892. Learning all the different models of New Army & Navy Double Action Revolvers Colt introduced from 1892 up to 1907 can be quite confusing. The M1892 Colt Army and Navy was the first general issue double action revolver with a swing out cylinder used by the United States military. In 1892 the gun was adopted by the Army in .38 Long Colt caliber, and the revolver was given the name of New Army and Navy. Initial experience with the gun caused officials to request some improvements.

A Model 1892 revolver was recovered from the USS Maine after it exploded in Havana Harbor in 1898. It was presented to then-Assistant Secretary of the Navy Theodore Roosevelt, who would later become President of the United States. Roosevelt brandished this pistol to rally his Rough Riders during the famed charge up San Juan Hill on July 1, 1898.
By the time production ceased in 1907 (the gun would be kept in the government inventory for several years after that) more than a quarter of a million versions of the Army & Navy had been made. Not a bad track record for an arm that many consider something of a failure.

The overall condition is very fine. Original finish. Excellent action. Bright, shiny bore with strong rifling. Both grips are in good shape with an expected amount of handling wear. Crisp checkering. Markings are sharp.

Own the original! This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.

Barrel is 6 inches.

Caliber: .38 Colt

Overall condition as seen in photos.

Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING. Will need to be sent to your local FFL or C&R licensee. This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.

Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY.

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$2250

#250689

 

Curio/Relic: Yes

Price: $2,250.00
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