What Colt revolver is this? ( Banged up bad )

[Ro1911]

I thought it was a pretty good buy, pawn shops aren't all bad, but it definitely seems like the one you went to was looking for a sucker.

Don't let this scare you away from pawn shops occasionally you find really good deals in pawn shops.

 

[Jim K]

Technically, it is the Colt New Model Army, the civilian model; the New Model Navy grips are different, although the guns are otherwise identical. The Model 1892, 1894, etc. Army contract guns differ in the grip from the civilian and Navy contract guns.

Just for fun, here are pics of an Army contract model (top) and a New Model Army (bottom). Note the wider grip on the military gun, almost like the SAA. I apologize for the poor picture quality; I was in a bit of a hurry. The New Model Army appears to have some bluing faults. It does not, the smuges are oil.

Jim

 

[Josh45]

Jim K,

Thanks for the pictures. They do show some difference.

Ro1911,

I don't fear pawn shops. Some of them don't know what they have some times. They had on the sticker CNL as model because they have no idea what model it is. So, Im thinking there going off just the Colt name as to why they think it is worth that even in that condition. Just saying?...

 

[Guillermo]

I got this at a pawnshop for $200

in the 80's?

incredible find