description
Physical description
Colt New Service (commercial post 1905) revolver.
History note
No British proofmarks, unusually.
1. stamped on top of barrel
2. stamped on left side of barrel
3. stamped on interior of frame behind cylinder
4. stamped on left of frame & moulded in grips
6. stamped on left of frame above trigger guard
1. COLT'S PT F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A. PAT'D AUG. 5. 1884 JUNE 5. 1900 JULY 4. 1905
2. NEW SERVICE .455 ELEY
3. 111705 over N
4. Colt trademark & COLT
5. VP in triangle & 3