1901 Colt New Army

[Marcus99]

I've wanted one of these for a while but it's tough finding one at all, let alone one in nice condition with proper timing and lockup. When I finally found one that fit both bills I snatched it up. Anyone else have one or know where I can find a box of .38LC? I'd like to try it while I research reloading for this obscure caliber.

 

[TFLeader]

Is it a military revolver? Do not see a swivel on butt.

 

[Marcus99]

Is it a military revolver? Do not see a swivel on butt.

Yep, 100% military; the lanyard ring is the only thing missing. Covered in R.A.C. proofs with the army stamp on the butt.

 

[TFLeader]

What year of manufacture? I have one made in 1899.

 

[Knob Creek]

If you are a handloader you could consider .38 Special loaded with wadcutters

 

[NinerMaine]

Old Colts are always nice... congrats.

 

[Marcus99]

Thanks guys. It locks up great and timing seems good so I guess I got lucky. I am trying to hunt down an original lanyard ring; apparently Colt used the same one for decades, so one off a 1917 would fit and be correct on my new army.

On a sidenote, apparently somewhere along production Colt changed from a "straight" to "shouldered" chamber (or vice versa) so they could shoot the new .38spl. I've never encountered either term before, what would the difference look like? I doubt mine was updated, as a 9mm/.38/.357 brass bore brush slips very easily down the bore.

 

[Karl]

38 LC 150GR Lead FP [3800] - $34.95 : The Old Western Scrounger LLC.