Colt New Army Model 1901 U.S. Army .38 Spl Revolver, 6-Inch, Polished Blue (1901)
This U.S. Army contract Colt New Army Model 1901 is a full-size, six-shot revolver chambered in .38 Spl with a 6-inch barrel and polished blue finish. It carries clear military provenance with "U.S. ARMY MODEL 1901" on the butt and R.A.C. inspector initials, along with period-correct features such as the early sliding/checkered cylinder-release latch, lanyard ring, and fixed sights.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are minor superficial scratches and blemishes present. The pinned half-moon front sight is bent to the right.
What’s Included
- Colt New Army Model 1901 U.S. Army revolver
As a U.S. Army contract revolver, this Model 1901 is marked "U.S. ARMY MODEL 1901" on the butt and bears the R.A.C. inspector initials. The barrel top carries the Colt address/patent line, and the left side is marked "COLT D.A.
38." Small parts show period heat blue and case-colored finishes.
It features a six-shot swing-out cylinder with simultaneous ejection via a star extractor, a double-action/single-action trigger system, and an early sliding/checkered cylinder-release latch. A lanyard ring is mounted on the butt for military carry.
The 6-inch carbon-steel barrel has an integral top rib, paired with fixed sights consisting of a pinned half-moon front blade and a milled topstrap rear notch. Smooth wood service stocks complete the service configuration.
This full-size New Army & Navy series revolver was manufactured in 1901 in the United States. Small assembly-style stampings are present, with a "K" stamp on the latch and a "P" stamp on the crane/barrel flat.