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Colt 1896 New Navy .38 LC SN: 89637

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:250.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 800.00 USD
Colt 1896 New Navy .38 LC SN: 89637
US Military revolver features 6" barrel, fixed sights, swing-out 6 shot cylinder, single/double action. Bore is fair to good condition, strong rifling, visible pitting. Cylinder charge holes are good condition. Metal finish is full coverage of brown patina turning to pinprick pitting, traces of blue in protected areas, bare metal showing on high spots. Grips are very good condition black Gutta Percha type, marked "Colt". Cylinder spins freely when trigger is forward. Action operates smoothly and has tight lockup with trigger to rear. Markings include trident stamp, rampant colt in circle, "USN / (anchor emblem) / 38DA" at bottom of frame. Cylinder latch and frame numbered "153". Condition is NRA Fair *** Antique Firearm ***