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Lot 316: U.S. Army Colt Model 1896 Revolver

Very Fine U.S. Army Colt Model 1896 Double Action Revolver

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: December 6, 2024

Lot 316: U.S. Army Colt Model 1896 Revolver

Very Fine U.S. Army Colt Model 1896 Double Action Revolver

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: December 6, 2024

Estimated Price: $1,800 - $2,750
Price Realized:
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Very Fine U.S. Army Colt Model 1896 Double Action Revolver

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 1896
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 38 Long Colt
Barrel: 6 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1586
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 307
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Bore Condition: The bore is shiny with crisp rifling.
Description:

Manufactured in 1900. Features rounded blade front and topstrap cut notch rear sights, two line Colt address and patent dates roll marked on top of the barrel with the caliber on the left, "R.A.C." inspection stamp on the back of the cylinder and left of the frame, and "U.S./ARMY/MODEL/1896/No/140/830" marked under the butt. Matching "0830" partials on the frame under the crane, the crane, and on the cylinder latch. Fitted with a pair of smooth oiled walnut grips, with "1900" over boxed script "JTT" on the left panel, "R.A.C." under the butt, and boxed script "RAC" on the right panel with matching "0830" partial written in pencil on the underside.

Rating Definition:

Very fine, retaining 85% plus original blue finish with some light thinning on the backstrap revealing mostly grey patina, minor edge wear, a light cylinder drag line, and some minor spotting/freckling. The grips are also very fine with defined cartouches. Mechanically excellent.



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