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Lot 1532:Two Military Colt DA Revolvers

December 8th, 2013|Rock Island, IL

Lot 1532:Two Military Colt DA Revolvers

December 8th, 2013|Rock Island, IL

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$1,500 - $2,000

A) U.S. Navy Colt Double Action Revolver with Holster

Manufactured in 1903. Five pointed naval inspection stars are marked on the left trigger guard bow, barrel, cylinder latch, cylinder and crane. Assembly number "294" stamped on cylinder latch, frame and crane. The butt is marked "U.S.N./anchor/38D.A./B in a triangle/NO./13/122/J.A.B." over the two line serial number. Fitted with checkered "COLT" embossed grips which have the assembly number "294". The flap of the holster is embossed "USN" inside an oval and the snap is marked "USN".

ConditionVery fine. The revolver retains 85% original blue finish with a smooth gray patina on the balance. The grips are excellent with a few minor handling marks and overall crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The holster is fair with age cracking. Overall the stitching is tight.

Details

ManufacturerColt

Model1895

TypeRevolver

Serial number

ClassCurio & Relic Handgun

Caliber / Gauge38 long Colt

Barrel6 inch round

Finishblue

Griphard rubber

Item LocationRock Island, IL

Catalog page217

B) U.S. Colt Model 1903 Army Double Action Revolver

The barrel underside has "P" and "K" inspector marks. The left side of the frame has "JEH" and "RAC" inspector marks and "1902". The butt is marked "U.S./ARMY/MODEL/1903/No./205/678". Grips have "RAC" on the bottoms and lanyard ring of butt.

ConditionVery fine. The revolver retains 80% original blue finish with the balance a smooth gray patina. The grips are very fine with some scattered minor pressure dents. Mechanically excellent.