by the patent dates - 1901 & 1906 and the finish (Blued) and the grips (factory checked) and the frame (hand ejector ) and the 6.5"barrel length, I'm pretty sure it was preWWI production. But this big revolver is barrel marked '.455' but is chamberd for the .45Long Colt. It has a lanyard ring/swivel on the butt and is marked with a Canadian government mark ('C' around a BroadArrow) on the back of the frame and a small crown and the numeril 30 stamped on the butt. the serial # on the bottom of the butt is 5 digit begining with a 6 and additionally there is a 6 digit number stamped on the butt of the walnut grip.
My best guess is this was a private purchase used by a member of the Canadian Armed forces... judging from it's condition, I'd guess it never saw combat = lots of holster wear though.
I like it for it's shooting qualities - a DA .45Colt is just not seen a lot.
My best guess is this was a private purchase used by a member of the Canadian Armed forces... judging from it's condition, I'd guess it never saw combat = lots of holster wear though.
I like it for it's shooting qualities - a DA .45Colt is just not seen a lot.