December 14-17, 2021 Collectible Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/14/2021
New Service double action revolver manufactured by Colt in 1907. Left side of barrel is stamped "NEW SERVICE 45 COLT" with Colt's 2-line address across the top. Left side of frame bears the Rampant Colt encircled with "COLT'S/ *NEW SERVICE*" logo as well as the "VP" proof. Major metal components exhibit an early high polish blue finish, with some smaller components exhibiting a nitre blued finish. Features include a 5 - 1/2" barrel, clipped blade front sight, frame notched rear sight, lanyard swivel, and 2-piece Colt checkered hard rubber grips. Matching numbers include the frame, cylinder crane, and grips. CONDITION: Metal components retain large amounts of their original factory finish, exhibiting areas of wear, thinning, and some cleaned surface oxidation that shows through to gray and brown patinas. Bore is bright, exhibiting spotted well defined rifling and scattered areas of pitting and oxidation throughout. Grips show a few handling marks and some smoothing, but are otherwise sturdy and serviceable. MLW