What is the approx. date and value of this colt?

[sdietrich]

on the gun is colt d.a 38 serial number on bottom of handle grip has two lines of numbers believe they are 229 then 133 below it on the cy. releas is number 261 it't a single/double action 6 shot

 

[sgms]

A bit to light on information for any thing but a wild guess. Listing what is on the pistol barrel on both side and any other information you find on the pistol will help a lot. That serial number is listed as having been used on 10 models of Colt pistols 4 of them in .38 cal.. If you can post some good pictures that would help a great deal as well.

 

[Mike Irwin]

You're going to need to provide a LOT more information, like any markings on the barrel (especially any patent dates) and a couple of good, CLEAR and well lit photographs.

 

[James K]

Sounds like a Colt New Army or New Navy, made about 1904. Confirmation or any further info will have to wait on pictures and more information.

Jim

 

[sdietrich]

Ok, I'll get some pictures, and see if there are any additional markings.

 

[SaxonPig]

Colts often have the exact model name stamped on the barrel.

Exact caliber is usually marked there, too.

 

[James K]

Several of the older DA models just have "Colt D.A. xx" where xx is the caliber.

Jim