1895 Colt

ripcord810 · 04-06-2014, 02:29 PM

I have come across someone looking to sell a 1895 Colt but know very little about them. He said no markigs on bottom of grips as it has been well worn. He is asking $600. I have asked for more pictures, this is all I have for now. Wanting to get your thought and opions. Thank you.

sheepherder · 04-06-2014, 06:32 PM

Is it in 45 Colt or 38??? It's kind of interesting...Maybe somewhat high, I don't really know...

"1895", he's basing that on the patent date on it??? It's most likely much later...Could be collectible...

...But my LGS has a 4-screw S&W M&P in 38 Special he's selling [pre-1961 'K' frame]...He wants $150, I offered $75...He said he'd chew on that a while...

Check out this site; it should have that revolver listed...

http://www.coltautos.com/

It looks like the 'Colt New Army & Navy Double Action Revolver .38' shown below...

Very distinctive ejector lever...

sheepherder · 05-01-2014, 09:15 AM

Did you buy it???

John Sabato · 05-01-2014, 09:48 AM

Could also be a Colt New Service. I owned one in .45 Long Colt a LONG time ago. Nice revolver. $600 seems high to me...

ripcord810 · 05-01-2014, 01:15 PM

I passed on it. Couldnt get him to send any more pics or speak much about it so felt it was best to move on.

04-06-2014, 02:29 PM	#1
ripcord810 User Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 139 Thanks: 146 Thanked 23 Times in 16 Posts	1895 Colt I have come across someone looking to sell a 1895 Colt but know very little about them. He said no markigs on bottom of grips as it has been well worn. He is asking $600. I have asked for more pictures, this is all I have for now. Wanting to get your thought and opions. Thank you. Attached Images

04-06-2014, 06:32 PM	#2
sheepherder Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ...on the 'ol Erie Canal... Posts: 8,195 Thanks: 1,411 Thanked 4,462 Times in 2,336 Posts	Is it in 45 Colt or 38??? It's kind of interesting...Maybe somewhat high, I don't really know... "1895", he's basing that on the patent date on it??? It's most likely much later...Could be collectible... ...But my LGS has a 4-screw S&W M&P in 38 Special he's selling [pre-1961 'K' frame]...He wants $150, I offered $75...He said he'd chew on that a while... Check out this site; it should have that revolver listed... http://www.coltautos.com/ It looks like the 'Colt New Army & Navy Double Action Revolver .38' shown below... Very distinctive ejector lever... __________________ I like my coffee the way I like my women... ...Cold and bitter... Last edited by sheepherder; 04-06-2014 at 07:25 PM.

05-01-2014, 09:15 AM	#3
sheepherder Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ...on the 'ol Erie Canal... Posts: 8,195 Thanks: 1,411 Thanked 4,462 Times in 2,336 Posts	Did you buy it??? __________________ I like my coffee the way I like my women... ...Cold and bitter...

05-01-2014, 09:48 AM	#4
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,155 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,308 Times in 1,098 Posts	Could also be a Colt New Service. I owned one in .45 Long Colt a LONG time ago. Nice revolver. $600 seems high to me... __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

05-01-2014, 01:15 PM	#5
ripcord810 User Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 139 Thanks: 146 Thanked 23 Times in 16 Posts	I passed on it. Couldnt get him to send any more pics or speak much about it so felt it was best to move on.