Colt revolver

ursus

Saw this colt revolver for sale (#464788962) states its a possible reblue but seller doesn't know for sure. What's the opinion of others based on the pictures shown. I'm not 100% certain but leaning towards a reblue. It just seems to look to nice. What do you think

ursus

i have a old colt pistol dont know the model # but on the bottom of the butt it has a # No. A1120 any body no anything about this pistol like the value and date of mfg. thanks jb

ursus

ursus

I have a Colt Officers Model Match .22 magnum revolver in pretty decent shape. I was told only 850 of these were made. Anyone have info on this or know what it's worth. I appreciate any help. Thanks
Jim

ursus

I recently came in to possesion of a Colt's revolver. The butt is marked "U.S. ARMY Model 1917" There is a "No." followed by some numerals which are illegible except for the last two - 87. It has a
2&1/2 inch barrel marked "Colt D.A. 45" on the left side. Caliber is 45 Long Colt. Serial #250XXX. It is nickle plated. I have not been able to match it in my reference books. Any ideas? What about value?

ursus

I have a Colt looks simular to the Navy 1851.7 1/2" octagonal BBL.Looks like 36. cal.. on BBL. top engraved Address Col. Sam Colt New York US America. On front of cylinder in small print it has engraved is - engaged 16may 1849, in larger print it sais "Colt pat #no 8685 ser#118XXX . Any help greatly appreciated.

ursus

I have a Colt DA 38 Cal. Marked US Army Model 1901
Ser No. 169039 Above the wood grips are the initals
R.A.C. any info as to Value and or History would be
greatly appricated. Thanks! Bob!!!

Robert W. Priestley

ursus

A friend of mine has a colt revolver without the colt address on or the patent number.Serial number is 73204.I make that to be an 1862 manufacture if it it genuine.Did colt manufacture there guns without putting there address and patent year on .

Those who live by the sword will be killed by those who dont. Glyn

Hawk Carse

A Colt Model 1917 was originally made in .45 ACP for use with half moon clips to supplement 1911 autos when we entered WW I. It started out blue with a 5.5" barrel.

Cut off to 2.5", reamed out to .45 Colt, and nickel plated after buffing so hard that some of the markings are illegible, the dollar value is low.

Xracer

Sounds like you've got a FrankenColt.

The Colt M1917 was chambered for .45ACP, had a blued, unpolished finish, and a barrel length of 5 1/2 inches.

If yours is, indeed, chambered for .45 Colt, looks like somebody bored out the cylinder or swapped it with a M1909 or New Service cylinder and had the whole thing nickel plated.

With a cut down barrel, non-original cylinder & finish, it has no collector value.

Value? Maybe a couple of hundred....if you can get it!

Wolf.

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Maybe this is not a great collector's piece, however, I think it has some great possibilities as a nice self-defense and carry gun for distances up to about twenty feet, which probably encompasses about 98% of all shooting encounters.

For a weapon such as that, I suggest you consider bobbing the hammer a little or a lot to make it double-action only or, leaving a little stub, single/double-action. With a stub hammer, it will have less chance of catching on clothing. Large caliber, heavy hitter, small enough to handle quickly and conceal and cool looking[:)].

I'd say it would be desireable for the reasons noted, especially for a person who doesn't handle a gun often. Revolvers are best in that case.