Antique Colt New Army/New Navy Model 1895 .38 Revolver Mfg 1897

Offered for sale is an original Colt New Army / New Navy Model 1895 Series double-action revolver chambered in .38 Colt. This example features a 6” barrel, swing-out cylinder, original hard rubber Colt grips, and an attractive untouched antique patina.
 
Serial number 86671 has been verified through the Colt serial number lookup database and corresponds to a manufacture year of 1897, placing this revolver within the federal antique firearm classification (manufactured on or before December 31, 1898).
 
The revolver retains strong Colt markings and remains mechanically complete. Bore exhibits good rifling with scattered age-related pitting consistent with an honest antique firearm.

 
Colt Serial Number Verification
• Model: Colt New Army / New Navy
• Serial Number: 86671
• Colt Serial Number Lookup Result: 1897
• Federal Antique Status: Yes (Manufactured Prior to 1899)

 
Specifications
• Manufacturer: Colt’s Patent Fire Arms Mfg. Co.
• Model: New Army / New Navy Model 1895 Series
• Caliber: .38 Colt
• Action: Double Action
• Capacity: 6 Rounds
• Barrel Length: 6”
• Cylinder: Swing-Out
Finish: Original aged brown-gray patina
• Grips: Original Colt hard rubber grips
• Serial Number: 86671
• Manufacture Year: 1897

 
Condition
• Mechanically complete
• Strong barrel markings
• Good rifling present
• Scattered bore pitting
• Original grips intact
• Honest untouched antique condition
• Attractive natural aging and patina

 
Antique Firearm Notice
 
According to the Colt serial number database, serial number 86671 was manufactured in 1897. As such, this revolver qualifies as an antique firearm under federal law. Buyers are responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable state and local laws prior to purchase.
 
A scarce turn-of-the-century Colt service revolver and an important predecessor to later Colt military and law enforcement handguns. Excellent addition to any Colt, U.S. military, or antique firearms collection.