Nevada Gun Auctions, LLC
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INAUGURAL WINTER AUCTION : Gangster, Militaria, Antique and Modern Firearms

Sun, Jan 12, 2025 12:00PM EST - Sun, Jan 26, 2025 07:00PM EST
Lot 47

Colt New Army Revolver .38 With Letter 1893 {ANT}

Estimate: $500 - $1,000

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Colt Model 1892 / 94 New Model Revolver in .38, 6" Barrel, Serial number 7361, Circa 1893. Colt Model 1892 / 94 New Model Double Action Revolver in .38 Caliber. Serial number 7361 shipped to the U.S. Government on November 29, 1893. It has original walnut grips, a 6 inch barrel, lanyard ring, and has a number of R.A.C.(Rinaldo A Carr) Ordnance inspection stamps on the frame, barrel, cylinder, cylinder release and more. It has matching serial numbers throughout, and is stamped U.S. Army Model 1894 on the butt. The barrel is stamped Colt D.A. 38. The top of the barrel has Colt's address in Hartford, and patent dates including 1884, 1888, and 1895. The gun was arsenal refinished, and various parts may have been replaced or updated at that time, as was the practice at the arsenal, but the gun retains matching serial numbers. Comes with Colt Letter from 2023. Dimensions: 12 inches long overall. This firearm is antique and does not require special licensing. Processing and shipping within the Continental US $45 . All FedEx packages are sent with Direct Signature Required and insured at full replacement value for a fee of 1.5% of the purchase price, unless buyer accepts complete liability in writing. Discounts given on combined lot shipping.

Condition

Very fine overall condition as maintained by various.. U.S. Arsenals. The action is tight and crisp. The bore is excellent with minor wear to the rifling. The trigger retains the majority of its original case hardening. There is a sliver of wood missing from the right hand grip starting at the butt, and there are several small marks on that grip, and a small dent at the toe of the left grip.