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COLT 1895 USN DA REVOLVER.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 1,500.00 USD
COLT 1895 USN DA REVOLVER.

Cal. 38 LC. S# 97345. Bbl. 6". Fixed blade front sight with notch rear, double cylinder notches and shorter flutes than previous models. Cylinder release is square. Butt marked “USN/ANCHOR/38 DA/TRIDENT/No/10344/JNJ/97/345” Hard rubber Colt logo grips are scratch numbered “1143”. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: USN embossed black leather M1889 cartridge box with wooden insert. Both belt loops have separated at the bottom. Left side lid leather is attached by a few threads. Retention snap works but is weak. CONDITION: metal is blued and retains perhaps 30% coverage with numerous fine to light scratches, dings and marks. Some Colt fire blue remains in the protected/sheltered areas; especially on the back of the hammer, sides of the trigger and grip screw head. Grips retain solid checkering with a few points worn or broken. Base of each panel shows moderate to heavy scratches. Bore is good, bright with strong rifling and some frosting or fine scattered pitting. (01-21834/CW). ANTIQUE. $1,000-1,500.