Bullseye
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(Title should read 1894 not 1892)
I am caring for a number of family neglected firearms. I have cleaned them properly and they will be stored and better preserved and tagged for what they are when the time comes to be passed on. They are not mine but here's one I hope we inherit.
I would like to tag this properly.
How am I doing?
Colt New Army Double Action Model 1894 .38 Long Colt made in 1894 with walnut grips. R.A.C. initials Rinaldo A. Carr, the US Army officer who inspected it appear 3 times, on the frame, the butt of the grip and on the side of the grip. I can't make out the other initials on the other side but they appear to be DMJ. Along with the date 1898.
I believe this to have been one of the Colt New Army revolvers that were used in the US Army and were returned to Colt to be upgraded, thus the 1898 date on the grip. I would think DMJ did the second inspection. Who is DMJ? Anyone know?
The only fault with the revolver is that the bottom of the trigger guard has a blackened patch of corrosion. The rest is pretty tight and in better condition than I have found. This is an antique revolver. I think I would value it at around $900.00 and it is NOT for sale. It isn't mine ..... yet
I am caring for a number of family neglected firearms. I have cleaned them properly and they will be stored and better preserved and tagged for what they are when the time comes to be passed on. They are not mine but here's one I hope we inherit.
I would like to tag this properly.
How am I doing?
Colt New Army Double Action Model 1894 .38 Long Colt made in 1894 with walnut grips. R.A.C. initials Rinaldo A. Carr, the US Army officer who inspected it appear 3 times, on the frame, the butt of the grip and on the side of the grip. I can't make out the other initials on the other side but they appear to be DMJ. Along with the date 1898.
I believe this to have been one of the Colt New Army revolvers that were used in the US Army and were returned to Colt to be upgraded, thus the 1898 date on the grip. I would think DMJ did the second inspection. Who is DMJ? Anyone know?
The only fault with the revolver is that the bottom of the trigger guard has a blackened patch of corrosion. The rest is pretty tight and in better condition than I have found. This is an antique revolver. I think I would value it at around $900.00 and it is NOT for sale. It isn't mine ..... yet
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