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: 53108
Date of Manufacture: 1911
Caliber: .45 Caliber
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 5.5"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front Blade with Integral Rear Sights
Stock/Grips: Checkered Black Synthetic Colt Grips
Action: Double-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Colt New Service revolver associated with the 1911 era is a large-frame double-action revolver that played an important supporting role during the transitional period when the U.S. military was moving from revolvers to semi-automatic pistols, combining robust construction with powerful chamberings suited for service use. Produced by Colt's Manufacturing Company, the New Service had been in production since 1898, but by 1911, it was still widely issued and remained relevant even after the adoption of the M1911 semi-automatic pistol. Built on Colt’s largest revolver frame, the New Service features a six-shot swing-out cylinder, double-action/single-action trigger system, and solid steel construction designed to handle heavy cartridges such as .45 Colt, .44-40, and eventually .45 ACP in later wartime variants. Around the 1911 period, many New Service revolvers were used by military and law enforcement personnel, and the design’s strength and reliability made it a trusted sidearm in both domestic and overseas roles. Barrel lengths commonly ranged from 4 to 7.5 inches, and the revolver typically included fixed sights and checkered grips made from hard rubber or wood.
Model: New Service
Serial: 53108
Date of Manufacture: 1911
Caliber: .45 Caliber
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 5.5"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front Blade with Integral Rear Sights
Stock/Grips: Checkered Black Synthetic Colt Grips
Action: Double-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Colt New Service revolver associated with the 1911 era is a large-frame double-action revolver that played an important supporting role during the transitional period when the U.S. military was moving from revolvers to semi-automatic pistols, combining robust construction with powerful chamberings suited for service use. Produced by Colt's Manufacturing Company, the New Service had been in production since 1898, but by 1911, it was still widely issued and remained relevant even after the adoption of the M1911 semi-automatic pistol. Built on Colt’s largest revolver frame, the New Service features a six-shot swing-out cylinder, double-action/single-action trigger system, and solid steel construction designed to handle heavy cartridges such as .45 Colt, .44-40, and eventually .45 ACP in later wartime variants. Around the 1911 period, many New Service revolvers were used by military and law enforcement personnel, and the design’s strength and reliability made it a trusted sidearm in both domestic and overseas roles. Barrel lengths commonly ranged from 4 to 7.5 inches, and the revolver typically included fixed sights and checkered grips made from hard rubber or wood.
The revolver’s size and weight helped manage recoil from its powerful chambers, giving it controllable shooting characteristics despite its substantial power. Its smooth action and durable lockwork contributed to a strong reputation for reliability in the field. While the semi-automatic Colt M1911 would eventually overshadow revolvers in military service, the New Service continued to serve alongside it, particularly in World War I, when demand for sidearms exceeded production of the new automatic pistol. Today, the Colt New Service from the 1911 era is regarded as a historically significant revolver, representing the final peak of large-frame service revolvers before the widespread dominance of semi-automatic pistols, and it remains valued by collectors for its strength, craftsmanship, and role in early 20th-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.
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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Additional Information
GunbrokerLink: |
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1175241743 |
BidPrice: |
0.01 |
AuctionEndDate: |
2026-05-24 21:00:00 |
CurrentBid: |
776 |
SoldOutTime: |
2026-05-24 17:25:11 |
