Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this double-action revolver for a penny-start auction, this is the Colt 1892.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 1892
Serial: 261071
Date of Manufacture: 1906
Caliber: .32 WCF
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 6"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front Blade with Trench Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Black Colt Grips
Action: Double-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Colt M1892 stands as a pivotal handgun in American military history, symbolizing the U.S. Army’s first full-scale move away from traditional single-action revolvers toward a more modern double-action service sidearm. Designed and produced by Colt, the M1892 was officially adopted in 1892 and represented a significant technological leap with its swing-out cylinder and simultaneous star extractor, features that greatly improved reloading speed and combat efficiency compared to earlier gate-loaded revolvers. Chambered in .38 Long Colt and holding six rounds, the revolver was built on a medium-size frame and featured double-action/single-action operation, allowing soldiers to fire rapidly with a long trigger pull or more precisely by manually cocking the hammer. Its military configuration typically included a lanyard ring at the butt for retention, smooth wooden grips, a fixed front blade sight, and a simple rear notch cut into the frame, reflecting the utilitarian priorities of late 19th-century service arms. While the M1892 performed reliably from a mechanical standpoint and proved accurate and durable, combat experience—most notably during the Philippine–American War—revealed serious shortcomings in the stopping power of the .38 Long Colt cartridge against determined opponents, leading to widespread dissatisfaction among troops. These battlefield lessons played a direct role in the U.S. military’s eventual return to larger-caliber handguns, influencing both later revolver designs and the ultimate adoption of more powerful service pistols. Despite its controversial service record, the Colt M1892 remains an important evolutionary design, bridging the gap between 19th-century revolvers and modern military handguns, and today it is valued by collectors and historians as a tangible example of a transformative period in firearms development.
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.
Model: 1892
Serial: 261071
Date of Manufacture: 1906
Caliber: .32 WCF
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 6"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front Blade with Trench Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Black Colt Grips
Action: Double-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Colt M1892 stands as a pivotal handgun in American military history, symbolizing the U.S. Army’s first full-scale move away from traditional single-action revolvers toward a more modern double-action service sidearm. Designed and produced by Colt, the M1892 was officially adopted in 1892 and represented a significant technological leap with its swing-out cylinder and simultaneous star extractor, features that greatly improved reloading speed and combat efficiency compared to earlier gate-loaded revolvers. Chambered in .38 Long Colt and holding six rounds, the revolver was built on a medium-size frame and featured double-action/single-action operation, allowing soldiers to fire rapidly with a long trigger pull or more precisely by manually cocking the hammer. Its military configuration typically included a lanyard ring at the butt for retention, smooth wooden grips, a fixed front blade sight, and a simple rear notch cut into the frame, reflecting the utilitarian priorities of late 19th-century service arms. While the M1892 performed reliably from a mechanical standpoint and proved accurate and durable, combat experience—most notably during the Philippine–American War—revealed serious shortcomings in the stopping power of the .38 Long Colt cartridge against determined opponents, leading to widespread dissatisfaction among troops. These battlefield lessons played a direct role in the U.S. military’s eventual return to larger-caliber handguns, influencing both later revolver designs and the ultimate adoption of more powerful service pistols. Despite its controversial service record, the Colt M1892 remains an important evolutionary design, bridging the gap between 19th-century revolvers and modern military handguns, and today it is valued by collectors and historians as a tangible example of a transformative period in firearms development.
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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