Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this double-action revolver for a penny-start auction, this is the Colt New Service.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: New Service
Serial: 8675
Date of Manufacture: 1903
Caliber: .38 WCF
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 7.5"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front Blade with Fixed Square-Notched Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Black Synthetic Colt Grips
Action: Double-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Colt Model 1903 New Service, chambered in .38 WCF (.38-40 Winchester), is a large-frame double-action revolver that reflects the versatility and widespread appeal of Colt’s premier service handgun during the early 20th century, combining robust construction with a cartridge already well established in both revolvers and lever-action rifles. Produced by Colt's Manufacturing Company, the New Service platform was introduced in 1898 and remained in production for decades, with the .38 WCF variant among several chamberings offered to meet the needs of law enforcement, civilians, and international markets. The .38 WCF cartridge, despite its name, actually fires a .40-caliber bullet and was originally developed for use in Winchester rifles, making it especially attractive to shooters who wanted ammunition compatibility between a sidearm and a rifle—a common consideration in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Built on Colt’s large and exceptionally strong frame, the New Service in .38 WCF features a six-shot swing-out cylinder, double-action/single-action trigger system, and a solid steel construction that gives it the weight and durability needed to handle sustained use.
Model: New Service
Serial: 8675
Date of Manufacture: 1903
Caliber: .38 WCF
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 7.5"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front Blade with Fixed Square-Notched Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Black Synthetic Colt Grips
Action: Double-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Colt Model 1903 New Service, chambered in .38 WCF (.38-40 Winchester), is a large-frame double-action revolver that reflects the versatility and widespread appeal of Colt’s premier service handgun during the early 20th century, combining robust construction with a cartridge already well established in both revolvers and lever-action rifles. Produced by Colt's Manufacturing Company, the New Service platform was introduced in 1898 and remained in production for decades, with the .38 WCF variant among several chamberings offered to meet the needs of law enforcement, civilians, and international markets. The .38 WCF cartridge, despite its name, actually fires a .40-caliber bullet and was originally developed for use in Winchester rifles, making it especially attractive to shooters who wanted ammunition compatibility between a sidearm and a rifle—a common consideration in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Built on Colt’s large and exceptionally strong frame, the New Service in .38 WCF features a six-shot swing-out cylinder, double-action/single-action trigger system, and a solid steel construction that gives it the weight and durability needed to handle sustained use.
Barrel lengths typically ranged from around 4 to 7.5 inches, and the revolver was usually equipped with fixed sights and checkered grips, often made of hard rubber or wood, bearing the Colt medallion. In practical use, the .38 WCF offered moderate recoil with respectable power for its time, making it suitable for general duty, field carry, and even light hunting or ranch work. The New Service revolver itself gained a reputation for strength, reliability, and smooth operation, becoming a favored sidearm among police agencies and civilian shooters alike. While it was eventually overshadowed by more modern cartridges and the rise of semi-automatic pistols, the combination of the New Service platform and the .38 WCF cartridge represents a transitional period in firearms history when versatility and cross-platform ammunition use were highly valued. Today, the Colt Model 1903 New Service in .38 WCF is regarded as a historically significant and highly collectible revolver, appreciated for its craftsmanship, durability, and its connection to an era when revolvers and lever-action rifles often shared the same ammunition on the American frontier and beyond.
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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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Additional Information
GunbrokerLink: |
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1174643776 |
BidPrice: |
0.01 |
AuctionEndDate: |
2026-05-24 21:00:00 |
CurrentBid: |
675.5 |
SoldOutTime: |
2026-05-24 17:17:11 |
