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Description: | 1. NEW SERVICE 455 ELEY (small capitals)
2. COLT'S PT FA MFG CO HARTFORD CT USA PAT'D AUG 5 1884 JUNE 5 1900 JULY 4 1905
3. COLT
4. crossed pennants (proof mark)
5. broad arrow over crown over 44 over E (British ownership and inspection marks)
6. eight pointed star
7. 107136 over F
8. Colt trademark
9. VP in triangle & 3
two section knurled ejector rod head. Appears to be a military refurbishment. '*' mark on top of barrel probably indicates slight rusting or damage to barrel interior.
Colt New Service (military post 1905) revolver. | Publisher: | http://www.iwm.org.uk | Source: | Imperial War Museum | Creator: | Colt's Patent Firearms Manufacturing Co, Hartford, CT, USA | Identifier: | http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/o... | Go to resource |
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