COLT NEW ARMY 1896 Revolver - United States - 19th century

COLT NEW ARMY 1896 Revolver
United States 19th century
Steel, antler
Total length 28.5cm; barrel length 15.2cm (6 inches) – Caliber 38

Round barrel, rifled bore, marked on top: Colt's Pt. FA Mfg. Co., Hartford, Ct., USA Patented Aug. 5. 1884 Nov. 6.88 Mar 5.95. and on the left side COLT. DA38. Half-moon front sight.
Tilting barrel with collective extractor, six chambers, marked RAC
Single and double action operation.
Closed frame, with RAC and LEB markings. On the buttstock, the markings are as follows: US ARMY 1896 No. 150984
Antler stock.
All parts number K984

60% original blue finish. Mirrored barrel and cylinder chambers. Excellent mechanical performance.

This revolver is accompanied by its extract from the archives of the Colt's Factory and its expert report.

Ref.: 6016

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This collector's weapon is, according to Article L311-2 of the Internal Security Code, classified as a collector's weapon, category D. Its acquisition and possession are free. We remind you that their sale is prohibited to minors.