[hwjhfs]

Don't know much about these, but do not believe that is a "New Army", perhaps the next in line of that series? My thinking is the 1892 DA's, New Army and New Navy were either .38 Colt or .41 Colt and that model ended at serial number 291,000.

 

[thecoltguy]

Still in very respectable condition. Thanks for posting.

Cam

 

[TheCorsican]

Don't know much about these, but do not believe that is a "New Army", perhaps the next in line of that series? My thinking is the 1892 DA's, New Army and New Navy were either .38 Colt or .41 Colt and that model ended at serial number 291,000.

It is indeed a new Army. In fact, there were still some in the 292 xxx serial numbers. I think it is the last batch before ending this model. The mechanism and some aspects (colt marking above the left grip for example) prove it.
As for the calibers, the 32 WCF (32-20) were produced (from 1905 ou 1906 ?) but in small numbers. They seem to be quite rare but some can be found (and are very expensive) here in France as their ammos can be found and (almost) freely bought…

 

[TheCorsican]

Love it. I don't recall seeing these in 32WCF before. I wonder if that is a rare chambering?

I read indeed that it was a rather rare caliber for New Army / New Navy models (that are mainly in 38 and 41).

 

[hwjhfs]

It is indeed a new Army. In fact, there were still some in the 292 xxx serial numbers. I think it is the last batch before ending this model. The mechanism and some aspects (colt marking above the left grip for example) prove it.
As for the calibers, the 32 WCF (32-20) were produced (from 1905 ou 1906 ?) but in small numbers. They seem to be quite rare but some can be found (and are very expensive) here in France as their ammos can be found and (almost) freely bought…

Thanks for the clarification on these. I have a model 1894 U.S. New Army and an 1895 New Navy (shipped to New Jersey Naval Militia) and that is the extent of my experience with these early DA's.

 

[old tanker]

My New Army in .32-20. Colt does not break out the .32 WCF in its serial number results.

 

[TheCorsican]

The last production batch from which mine seems to be part of (292 xxx SN) is very similar to yours (289 xxx). The difference of the 292 xxx (and some 291 xxx ?) is that no number is marked on the cylinder release latch…

 

[TheCorsican]

Thanks for the clarification on these. I have a model 1894 U.S. New Army and an 1895 New Navy (shipped to New Jersey Naval Militia) and that is the extent of my experience with these early DA's.

Frankly, I learn to like them more and more… they don’t have the high History background of old 1st gen SAA (old West, ranches, etc.) but they have a very nice design that has almost not changed till now…

 

[GermanHunter]

Frankly, I learn to like them more and more… they don’t have the high History background of old 1st gen SAA (old West, ranches, etc.) but they have a very nice design that has almost not changed till now…

I think the lines are very nice . A gorgeous Revolver. Specially if there is fire blueing

 

[Mholmes1]

My colt New Army 1901

 

[NewGuy86]

My new colt New Navy built in 1900 and the beginning of my old colt collection.

 

[inspcalahan]

1903 year 1903 DA

 

[Scottz63]

Nice! Lanyard ring goodness.

 

[Kal collector]

1903 year 1903 DA

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Very nice! Love those wood stocks. No abuse, only honest ware.

 

[Marcus99]

Does anyone own a copy of an original US military manual for the Colt new army’s? I cannot find a photo of an original on the Internet, only reproductions. I think they had a blue cover and were termed “ description of colt’s double action revolver, caliber .38” and were individually serial number.

I’m trying to find an original to complete my rigs:

 

[AlainfromParis]

Does anyone own a copy of an original US military manual for the Colt new army’s? I cannot find a photo of an original on the Internet, only reproductions. I think they had a blue cover and were termed “ description of colt’s double action revolver, caliber .38” and were individually serial number.

I’m trying to find an original to complete my rigs:

Nice set 👍👍

 

[AlainfromParis]

What do you think of thèse marks on backstrap and triggergard?
Thanks -Alain

 

[DoubleAction.38]

What do you think of thèse marks on backstrap and triggergard?
Thanks -Alain

It looks like a M1895 New Navy Military. The marks look pretty standard to me.

 

[JustJim]

Does anyone own a copy of an original US military manual for the Colt new army’s? I cannot find a photo of an original on the Internet, only reproductions. I think they had a blue cover and were termed “ description of colt’s double action revolver, caliber .38” and were individually serial number.

I’m trying to find an original to complete my rigs:

From Google Books:
Description of the Colt's Double-action Revolver, Caliber .38 - Google Books

Original publication date of April 1, 1905, with revisions October 3, 1908, and June 19, 1917. This seems a bit odd. Normally these War Department publications will bear an original publication date more in line with the year of the firearm-in-question's official adoption.

Jim

 

[DoubleAction.38]

From Google Books:
Description of the Colt's Double-action Revolver, Caliber .38 - Google Books

Original publication date of April 1, 1905, with revisions October 3, 1908, and June 19, 1917. This seems a bit odd. Normally these War Department publications will bear an original publication date more in line with the year of the firearm-in-question's official adoption.

Jim

Perhaps this was published after they changed the bore diameter to clarify confusion over the use of the 38 LC vs the 38 Special cartridge. Just a thought.