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I guess so - Driftwood Johnson's New Service has one.
Edit July 3: According to R.L. Wilson's Colt book, all the New Services had lanyard rings except the target models (like the Shooting Master) and the .357 Magnums.
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Edit July 3: According to R.L. Wilson's Colt book, all the New Services had lanyard rings except the target models (like the Shooting Master) and the .357 Magnums.
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Yes they did.
People still rode houses then.
And even later, motorcycles.
This from a 1931 Colt catalog.
(Note Special Features at bottom of page.)
rc
People still rode houses then.
And even later, motorcycles.
This from a 1931 Colt catalog.
(Note Special Features at bottom of page.)
rc
In that era, horses were still in common use and both police (including the NWMP/RCMP) and civilians used lanyards to prevent the revolver from being damaged or lost if dropped from horseback. Also many police used them to keep the gun from being taken away during a brawl and turned on the officer.
The result was that Colt made the lanyard loop an option, and I have seen a number of NS revolvers with them, as well as other types of revolver.
Some have suggested that the lanyard could be used as a brace (sort of like a stock) for more accurate shooting, but I have never found any indication that they were used for that purpose in the old days.
Jim
The result was that Colt made the lanyard loop an option, and I have seen a number of NS revolvers with them, as well as other types of revolver.
Some have suggested that the lanyard could be used as a brace (sort of like a stock) for more accurate shooting, but I have never found any indication that they were used for that purpose in the old days.
Jim
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O.K. To condense all this into a concise reply:
The revolver in question is an early 1909 production commercial Colt New Service revolver.
From my observation, price would likely be between $800 ~ $1000. If the condition warrants it, it could bring $1200.
Bob Wright
The revolver in question is an early 1909 production commercial Colt New Service revolver.
From my observation, price would likely be between $800 ~ $1000. If the condition warrants it, it could bring $1200.
Bob Wright
Look at the cranes on most of the guns shown and compare them with the catalog pic, which is of a late example. The OP's gun is a type made from 1897-apparently, about early 1909, although I thought the change occurred about 1905. No US military use.
The gun is in awful shape and probably wears M-1917 military grips. Colt commercial grips, whether of hard rubber or wood, were generally checkered. Most NS revolvers have lanyard rings, regardless of commercial or police or Army use. Look at that gun in the 1931 catalog page photo.
I owned one made about 1935 that was in exceptionally nice condition, and it, unusual for a Colt, actually shot to the sights. At 25 yards, it was very accurate with commercial Remington 255 grain .45 Colt loads.
How did the OP's gun fare against that raccoon? Where was it hit and did it die promptly? What was the exact load used? How long was the range? How big was that coon? I think they can exceed 40 lbs.
Some use .22's on coons and others say they're pretty tough. I've seen them run in packs. They can carry rabies. I'd want to stop them with one shot, if at all possible. I do think the .45 Colt might be a good cartridge for that.
The gun is in awful shape and probably wears M-1917 military grips. Colt commercial grips, whether of hard rubber or wood, were generally checkered. Most NS revolvers have lanyard rings, regardless of commercial or police or Army use. Look at that gun in the 1931 catalog page photo.
I owned one made about 1935 that was in exceptionally nice condition, and it, unusual for a Colt, actually shot to the sights. At 25 yards, it was very accurate with commercial Remington 255 grain .45 Colt loads.
How did the OP's gun fare against that raccoon? Where was it hit and did it die promptly? What was the exact load used? How long was the range? How big was that coon? I think they can exceed 40 lbs.
Some use .22's on coons and others say they're pretty tough. I've seen them run in packs. They can carry rabies. I'd want to stop them with one shot, if at all possible. I do think the .45 Colt might be a good cartridge for that.
Vern Humphrey
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The only markings on mine, other than the serial number, are "New Service .45 Colt" on the barrel, and the rampant Colt trademark on the left side, just in front of the screw above the top of the grips.
So far as I know, all early New Service revolvers had lanyard loops -- later versions, like the Shooting Master may not have had them.
So far as I know, all early New Service revolvers had lanyard loops -- later versions, like the Shooting Master may not have had them.
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I was 17, waking through the the swamps of south Louisiana scouting for duck hunting spots for the upcoming season. Wanting to carry something for snakes and gators, I asked dad to let me use his colt. I flushed the coon, which ran in front of us about 15 yards, stopped, turned and stared at us. One shot, right between the eyes. Better lucky than good.
I skinned him when got back to the boat launch. A black guy who was watching me came over and offered me $10 for the meat. Gave it to him for nothing. Took the pelt to a guy who traps and he gave me $25 for it. Thought about hunting coon for a living, but decided I'd rather work for a living....boy was that a mistake!
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