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Pistol Colt .455 inch 5.5inch Barrel Mk 1 (Colt New Service)

Pistol Colt .455 inch 5.5inch Barrel Mk 1 (Colt New Service)

Description

The Colt New Service .45 revolver was patented in 1905 and widely used by US military. A .455 version was purchased by the British Govt, for service in WW1. A popular weapon with British officers many of whom privately purchaed examples. This example has British military proof makrs

Marks and Stamps: (L side of Frame) WD broad arrows Colt prancing horse logo (Behind chamber relase) Serial no (Barrel) COLT'S PATENT FA MFG CO HARTFORD CT USA PATD AUG 5 1884 JUNE 5 1900 JULY? 1905 NEW SERVICE .455 ELEY

Specifications

Accession Number: 79 Period of Use: 1914 - 1950s
Type: Revolver War Zones: First World War; Second World War
Country of Origin: USA Type Date: 1914
Manufacturer: Colts Patent Firearm Manufacturing Company. Hartford CT. Serial Number: 88725
Manufacture Date: unknown Calibre/Ammunition: 0.455"
Weight: 1130g Length Overall: 273mm
Cyclic Rate: revolver Length Barrel: 140mm
Deactivation Certificate Number: DA 46108

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