Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this historical double-action revolver for a penny-start auction today...this is the Colt New Service!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: New Service
Serial: 98440
Date of Manufacture: 1916
Caliber: .45 Colt
Finish: Dull Brushed Blue
Barrel Length: 5 1/2"
Optics/Sights: Traditional Front Blade and Fixed Rear Channel
Stock/Grips: Hard Black Synthetic Grips With Molded Checkering And Colt Logos
Action: Double-Action
Markings: Standard / British Proof Marks
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
In 1898, Colt introduced its first large-frame, swing-out cylinder revolver, known as the Colt New Service. This revolver remained Colt's large-frame model until WWII. The New Service gained immediate popularity among military and civilian buyers who sought a large and powerful revolver with the new swing-out cylinder design. It was produced in large numbers and offered in various chamberings including .38 Special, .357 Magnum, .38-40, .44-40, .44 Russian, .44 Special, .45 ACP, .45 Long Colt, .450 Eley, .455 Eley, and .476 Eley. The New Service was available in official issue US military, foreign military, and police models. Production of the New Service spanned from 1898 to 1942. Early models featured hard black rubber grips with molded checkering and Colt logos, while later models came with checkered walnut grips featuring silver Colt medallions. The revolver was produced in barrel lengths of 4", 4 1/2", 5", 5 1/2", 6", and 7 1/2", and was offered in blue, bright nickel, and dull brushed blue finishes for military models.
This Colt New Service revolver is what is commonly referred to as a "Battle of Britain" gun. Following the British defeat at Dunkirk and the associated huge loss of small arms, England was desperate to rearm for the expected German invasion. With Winchester acting as the purchasing agent, the British government placed an order with Colt for "all available handguns suitable for military use". The order was filled with guns ranging from Colt Government Model .45's to Colt Single Action Army revolvers. Many of the sturdy New Service revolvers were among those arms, such as this example. Fortunately for Britain and the rest of the world, the German invasion did not materialize.
The various factory markings are still legible as is the lone British proof with Broad Arrow ownership marking on the left rear of the frame (there are none of the commercial British proofs seen on those guns that were subsequently sold onto the retail market). There are NO import markings on the gun.
Model: New Service
Serial: 98440
Date of Manufacture: 1916
Caliber: .45 Colt
Finish: Dull Brushed Blue
Barrel Length: 5 1/2"
Optics/Sights: Traditional Front Blade and Fixed Rear Channel
Stock/Grips: Hard Black Synthetic Grips With Molded Checkering And Colt Logos
Action: Double-Action
Markings: Standard / British Proof Marks
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
In 1898, Colt introduced its first large-frame, swing-out cylinder revolver, known as the Colt New Service. This revolver remained Colt's large-frame model until WWII. The New Service gained immediate popularity among military and civilian buyers who sought a large and powerful revolver with the new swing-out cylinder design. It was produced in large numbers and offered in various chamberings including .38 Special, .357 Magnum, .38-40, .44-40, .44 Russian, .44 Special, .45 ACP, .45 Long Colt, .450 Eley, .455 Eley, and .476 Eley. The New Service was available in official issue US military, foreign military, and police models. Production of the New Service spanned from 1898 to 1942. Early models featured hard black rubber grips with molded checkering and Colt logos, while later models came with checkered walnut grips featuring silver Colt medallions. The revolver was produced in barrel lengths of 4", 4 1/2", 5", 5 1/2", 6", and 7 1/2", and was offered in blue, bright nickel, and dull brushed blue finishes for military models.
This Colt New Service revolver is what is commonly referred to as a "Battle of Britain" gun. Following the British defeat at Dunkirk and the associated huge loss of small arms, England was desperate to rearm for the expected German invasion. With Winchester acting as the purchasing agent, the British government placed an order with Colt for "all available handguns suitable for military use". The order was filled with guns ranging from Colt Government Model .45's to Colt Single Action Army revolvers. Many of the sturdy New Service revolvers were among those arms, such as this example. Fortunately for Britain and the rest of the world, the German invasion did not materialize.
The various factory markings are still legible as is the lone British proof with Broad Arrow ownership marking on the left rear of the frame (there are none of the commercial British proofs seen on those guns that were subsequently sold onto the retail market). There are NO import markings on the gun.
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.
Shipping Details
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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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