Old Colt Revolver.
- Thread starter TVDean
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There are several models of Colt revolvers which have cylinders that revolve to the left: Colt DA Navy Revolver, New DA Army and Navy Revolver and the DA Marine Corps Revovler (different grip shape than New Army/Navy). What we need are the markings on the barrel to help positively identify it.
On the first (Colt DA Navy Revolver, aka Model 1889), the markings are:
COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A.
PATENTED AUG. 5th 1884. NOVEMBER 6th 1888
COLT D.A.38
The 6" barrel was the Navy model of this gun and 3", 4 1/2" Civilian models. There was also a civie 6" too.
The succeeding models (New DA Army and Navy, model 1892, 1894, 1895, 1896, 1901 and 1903) were marked accordingly:
same as 1889 except as production progressed the following were added:
MAR. 5 95 and APR 9, 1901
Additional markings may be found on those actually issued in service. These were found on the butt and stock. A navy could be marked, "U.S.N. (anchor) 38 DA - No. 2311 WWK - 1889" and the army as "US ARMY MODEL 1896 140 428 LW".
The Marine Corps revolver was marked on the barrel as:
COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A.
PATENTED AUG. 5 1884, NOV. 6, 88, MAR.5, 95
So, tell us more about your gun (barrel length, markings).
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On the first (Colt DA Navy Revolver, aka Model 1889), the markings are:
COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A.
PATENTED AUG. 5th 1884. NOVEMBER 6th 1888
COLT D.A.38
The 6" barrel was the Navy model of this gun and 3", 4 1/2" Civilian models. There was also a civie 6" too.
The succeeding models (New DA Army and Navy, model 1892, 1894, 1895, 1896, 1901 and 1903) were marked accordingly:
same as 1889 except as production progressed the following were added:
MAR. 5 95 and APR 9, 1901
Additional markings may be found on those actually issued in service. These were found on the butt and stock. A navy could be marked, "U.S.N. (anchor) 38 DA - No. 2311 WWK - 1889" and the army as "US ARMY MODEL 1896 140 428 LW".
The Marine Corps revolver was marked on the barrel as:
COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A.
PATENTED AUG. 5 1884, NOV. 6, 88, MAR.5, 95
So, tell us more about your gun (barrel length, markings).
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The last one!!!
"...COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A.
PATENTED AUG. 5 1884, NOV. 6, 88, MAR.5, 95..."
That's exactly what it says. SerNo.in the high 960's (less than 970) / colt DA 38 on left side of bbl. / 6" bbl. /same serial No. on cylinder release / original (i presume),logo'd "colt" black plastic grips.
There are some other markings: What looks to be a trident w/an arrow at it's base is stamped on the cyl. relrease & the left/front part of the trigger guard.
The butt and grips look as if they were damaged!!! (possibly filed on the bottom)
[This message has been edited by TVDean (edited December 23, 1999).]
"...COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A.
PATENTED AUG. 5 1884, NOV. 6, 88, MAR.5, 95..."
That's exactly what it says. SerNo.in the high 960's (less than 970) / colt DA 38 on left side of bbl. / 6" bbl. /same serial No. on cylinder release / original (i presume),logo'd "colt" black plastic grips.
There are some other markings: What looks to be a trident w/an arrow at it's base is stamped on the cyl. relrease & the left/front part of the trigger guard.
The butt and grips look as if they were damaged!!! (possibly filed on the bottom)
[This message has been edited by TVDean (edited December 23, 1999).]
960-970s? They're all listed as stolen and the Corps wants it back! You can send it to me to return to Corps. I won't tell on you.
Kidding of course and your gun is clean.
You may want to contact Gun Parts Inc. to see if they have another grip for you. Keep the original though.
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Vigilantibus et non dormientibus jura subveniunt
Kidding of course and your gun is clean.
You may want to contact Gun Parts Inc. to see if they have another grip for you. Keep the original though.------------------
Vigilantibus et non dormientibus jura subveniunt
Harley Nolden
Staff In Memoriam
TV DEAN & GARY:
According to my records, and from the conversation I believe that the Revolver is the 1889 model Navy with values @:
EXC=$2,000.00 POOR=$200.00
Even if I have missed the information on which one has been identified here are the values.
Navy Model, Stamped USN the value is: EXC=$7,500.00 POOR=$500.00
U.S.M.C Model (so stamped)
VALUE EXC=$4,500.00 POOT=$750.00
Model 1892 New Army and Navy the value is
EXC=$1,250.00 POOR=$100.00
HJN
According to my records, and from the conversation I believe that the Revolver is the 1889 model Navy with values @:
EXC=$2,000.00 POOR=$200.00
Even if I have missed the information on which one has been identified here are the values.
Navy Model, Stamped USN the value is: EXC=$7,500.00 POOR=$500.00
U.S.M.C Model (so stamped)
VALUE EXC=$4,500.00 POOT=$750.00
Model 1892 New Army and Navy the value is
EXC=$1,250.00 POOR=$100.00
HJN