1903 Colt Model 1903 Army .38 LC Blued 6" *FIRST YEAR PRODUCTION MODEL*

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  • 1903 Colt Model 1903 Army .38 LC Blued 6" *FIRST YEAR PRODUCTION MODEL*
  • 1903 Colt Model 1903 Army .38 LC Blued 6" *FIRST YEAR PRODUCTION MODEL*
  • 1903 Colt Model 1903 Army .38 LC Blued 6" *FIRST YEAR PRODUCTION MODEL*
  • 1903 Colt Model 1903 Army .38 LC Blued 6" *FIRST YEAR PRODUCTION MODEL*
  • 1903 Colt Model 1903 Army .38 LC Blued 6" *FIRST YEAR PRODUCTION MODEL*
  • 1903 Colt Model 1903 Army .38 LC Blued 6" *FIRST YEAR PRODUCTION MODEL*
  • 1903 Colt Model 1903 Army .38 LC Blued 6" *FIRST YEAR PRODUCTION MODEL*
  • 1903 Colt Model 1903 Army .38 LC Blued 6" *FIRST YEAR PRODUCTION MODEL*
  • 1903 Colt Model 1903 Army .38 LC Blued 6" *FIRST YEAR PRODUCTION MODEL*
  • 1903 Colt Model 1903 Army .38 LC Blued 6" *FIRST YEAR PRODUCTION MODEL*
  • 1903 Colt Model 1903 Army .38 LC Blued 6" *FIRST YEAR PRODUCTION MODEL*
  • 1903 Colt Model 1903 Army .38 LC Blued 6" *FIRST YEAR PRODUCTION MODEL*
  • 1903 Colt Model 1903 Army .38 LC Blued 6" *FIRST YEAR PRODUCTION MODEL*
  • 1903 Colt Model 1903 Army .38 LC Blued 6" *FIRST YEAR PRODUCTION MODEL*
  • 1903 Colt Model 1903 Army .38 LC Blued 6" *FIRST YEAR PRODUCTION MODEL*
  • 1903 Colt Model 1903 Army .38 LC Blued 6" *FIRST YEAR PRODUCTION MODEL*
  • 1903 Colt Model 1903 Army .38 LC Blued 6" *FIRST YEAR PRODUCTION MODEL*
  • 1903 Colt Model 1903 Army .38 LC Blued 6" *FIRST YEAR PRODUCTION MODEL*
  • 1903 Colt Model 1903 Army .38 LC Blued 6" *FIRST YEAR PRODUCTION MODEL*
  • 1903 Colt Model 1903 Army .38 LC Blued 6" *FIRST YEAR PRODUCTION MODEL*
  • 1903 Colt Model 1903 Army .38 LC Blued 6" *FIRST YEAR PRODUCTION MODEL*
  • 1903 Colt Model 1903 Army .38 LC Blued 6" *FIRST YEAR PRODUCTION MODEL*
  • 1903 Colt Model 1903 Army .38 LC Blued 6" *FIRST YEAR PRODUCTION MODEL*
  • 1903 Colt Model 1903 Army .38 LC Blued 6" *FIRST YEAR PRODUCTION MODEL*
  • 1903 Colt Model 1903 Army .38 LC Blued 6" *FIRST YEAR PRODUCTION MODEL*
  • 1903 Colt Model 1903 Army .38 LC Blued 6" *FIRST YEAR PRODUCTION MODEL*
  • 1903 Colt Model 1903 Army .38 LC Blued 6" *FIRST YEAR PRODUCTION MODEL*
  • 1903 Colt Model 1903 Army .38 LC Blued 6" *FIRST YEAR PRODUCTION MODEL*
  • 1903 Colt Model 1903 Army .38 LC Blued 6" *FIRST YEAR PRODUCTION MODEL*
  • 1903 Colt Model 1903 Army .38 LC Blued 6" *FIRST YEAR PRODUCTION MODEL*
  • 1903 Colt Model 1903 Army .38 LC Blued 6" *FIRST YEAR PRODUCTION MODEL*
  • 1903 Colt Model 1903 Army .38 LC Blued 6" *FIRST YEAR PRODUCTION MODEL*
  • 1903 Colt Model 1903 Army .38 LC Blued 6" *FIRST YEAR PRODUCTION MODEL*
  • 1903 Colt Model 1903 Army .38 LC Blued 6" *FIRST YEAR PRODUCTION MODEL*
  • 1903 Colt Model 1903 Army .38 LC Blued 6" *FIRST YEAR PRODUCTION MODEL*
  • 1903 Colt Model 1903 Army .38 LC Blued 6" *FIRST YEAR PRODUCTION MODEL*
  • 1903 Colt Model 1903 Army .38 LC Blued 6" *FIRST YEAR PRODUCTION MODEL*
  • 1903 Colt Model 1903 Army .38 LC Blued 6" *FIRST YEAR PRODUCTION MODEL*
  • 1903 Colt Model 1903 Army .38 LC Blued 6" *FIRST YEAR PRODUCTION MODEL*
  • 1903 Colt Model 1903 Army .38 LC Blued 6" *FIRST YEAR PRODUCTION MODEL*
  • 1903 Colt Model 1903 Army .38 LC Blued 6" *FIRST YEAR PRODUCTION MODEL*
  • 1903 Colt Model 1903 Army .38 LC Blued 6" *FIRST YEAR PRODUCTION MODEL*
  • 1903 Colt Model 1903 Army .38 LC Blued 6" *FIRST YEAR PRODUCTION MODEL*
  • 1903 Colt Model 1903 Army .38 LC Blued 6" *FIRST YEAR PRODUCTION MODEL*
  • 1903 Colt Model 1903 Army .38 LC Blued 6" *FIRST YEAR PRODUCTION MODEL*
  • 1903 Colt Model 1903 Army .38 LC Blued 6" *FIRST YEAR PRODUCTION MODEL*
  • 1903 Colt Model 1903 Army .38 LC Blued 6" *FIRST YEAR PRODUCTION MODEL*
  • 1903 Colt Model 1903 Army .38 LC Blued 6" *FIRST YEAR PRODUCTION MODEL*
  • 1903 Colt Model 1903 Army .38 LC Blued 6" *FIRST YEAR PRODUCTION MODEL*
  • 1903 Colt Model 1903 Army .38 LC Blued 6" *FIRST YEAR PRODUCTION MODEL*
  • 1903 Colt Model 1903 Army .38 LC Blued 6" *FIRST YEAR PRODUCTION MODEL*
  • 1903 Colt Model 1903 Army .38 LC Blued 6" *FIRST YEAR PRODUCTION MODEL*
  • 1903 Colt Model 1903 Army .38 LC Blued 6" *FIRST YEAR PRODUCTION MODEL*
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Item Description

 
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this historic U.S. military revolver today for a penny-start auction; this is the Colt Model 1903 New Army/Navy .38 Long Colt U.S. Army Issue Revolver.
 
This example is a collectible first-year production model!
 
SPECIFICATIONS:
 
Manufacturer: Colt's Patent Fire Arms Manufacturing Company (Hartford, Connecticut)
Model: Model 1903 Army (New Army & Navy Double Action Series)
Serial: 204938
Date of Manufacture: 1903 (Verified by Butt Stamp "1903" & Serial Range)
Caliber: .38 Long Colt (.38 LC)
Finish: Original Factory Blued Finish with Fire-Blued Trigger, Hammer & Screws
Barrel Length: 6" Round Tapered Steel Barrel
Optics/Sights: Fixed Half-Moon Front Sight Blade & Rear Frame Sight Groove
Stock/Grips: Smooth Oil-Finished Walnut Military Grip Panels Inspector-Stamped "R.A.C."
Action: Double-Action / Single-Action Revolver with Swing-Out 6-Shot Counter-Clockwise Rotating Cylinder & Lanyard Swivel
Markings: Barrel left stamped "COLT D.A. 38". Barrel top stamped "COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A. / PATENTED AUG. 5. 1884 SEPT. 6. 1884 JUNE 30. 1895". Frame left rear stamped ordnance inspector initials "R.A.C." (Rinaldo A. Carr) and "1903". Butt frame stamped "U.S. / ARMY / MODEL / 1892 / No. / 204 / 938" and "J.C.S.". Bottom of walnut grip panel stamped "R.A.C.". Crane and frame cutout stamped assembly number "4938" and inspector "K". Trigger rear face showing rich original bright fire-blued finish.

Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Adopted during the Spanish-American War era and continuing service through the Philippine-American War, the Colt New Army and Navy series marked a revolutionary leap forward as the U.S. military's first standardized double-action revolver featuring a swing-out cylinder. The Model 1903 variant introduced an improved internal safety lock design (Felton lock) to prevent firing unless the cylinder was fully closed and locked. Inspected by legendary Ordnance Sub-Inspector Rinaldo A. Carr ("R.A.C."), these U.S. Army issued .38 Long Colt handguns represent a crucial chapter in American military small arms evolution.

This outstanding example, serial number 204938, was manufactured in Hartford, Connecticut in 1903. Chambered in .38 Long Colt, it features a 6-inch barrel, original military blued finish with brilliant fire-blued accents on the trigger, hammer top, and cylinder release, smooth walnut inspector-stamped grips, and a bottom lanyard swivel. Featuring fully matching assembly numbers ("4938") across the crane and frame cutout alongside clear "R.A.C.", "J.C.S.", and "1903" military acceptance stamps, this U.S. Army Model 1903 is an exceptionally crisp piece of turn-of-the-century military history.

Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders. 
 

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Return Policy

We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders. 
 

 

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GunbrokerLink:
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1198395912
BidPrice:
305
AuctionEndDate:
2026-09-06 21:00:00
CurrentBid:
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