description
Physical description
Colt New Service (commercial target post 1905) revolver
History note
three section knurled ejector rod head. London proved. Metford rifling. Usual removable bead foresight and drift adjustable 'U' rear sight. Front and rear grip straps and trigger chequered. Appears to be mid-war production, unusual for a target revolver.
1. stamped on left of barrel
2. stamped on top of barrel
3. stamped on interior of frame under cylinder
4. stamped left of frame and in medallions on grips
5. stamped left trigger guard
1. NEW SERVICE 455 ELEY (large capitals)
2. COLT'S PT FA MFG CO HARTFORD CT USA PAT'D AUG 5 1884 JUNE 5 1900 JULY 4 1905
3. 119046 under H
4. Colt trademark
5. VP in triangle & 3
