colt mfg - firearms contract details from 1847 - 1899

8/13/2019 Colt Mfg - Firearms Contract Details From 1847 - 1899

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ColtName

Street Town State From To

Colt Van Dyke Hartford Connecticut 1847/1848 1899

Patent Date Remarks

Contract for

ProductThe Van Dyke address was found in the Hartford City Directory 1873-1874

Handguns percussionPre-Production First Model Dragoon, also knownas Fluck Dragoon or called Colt's SecondContract Dragoon Revolver

Best estimates state that there are somewhere around 30 to 50 of these ULTRArare Colts still in existence... far fewer than the elusive Walker Colt. Oncereferred to as the "Fluck" dragoon, named after the arms collector John Fluck who first recognized this model as a distinct and unique model of dragoon. Hehad written some decades ago that these guns were made largely of odd WalkerColt parts from failed Walkers... and this theory was accepted for decades...UNTIL RECENTLY... when it was shown and proven without question that theserare dragoons are actually the true successor to the Walker and were also themodel that preceded the true Colt First Model Dragoon .

After Colt supplied his first contract of 1000 Walker Revolvers, his improveddesign for his Second Contract in late 1847 was for THIS rare "2nd ContractDragoon"... (See Monograph by Max Longfield for more data). In addition theparts on these guns were made expressly for this model and were not left overs


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from the Walker production. The only Walker feature found on these is the diestamp used on some of the early serial numbers.

These Second Contract... or Pre-Production First Models are believedto have been made in a quantity of 1000 guns (contrary to John Fluck's theorythat 300 were made... ) Serials are believed to be 2001 to 3000... the gun hereshown is THE LAST FLUCK DRAGOON EVER MADE. It is numbered 3,000 onall parts and has period replacement parts from Fluck number 2,784 and 2,223which have been overstruck with 3,000 or 000... The following parts are twicenumbered... barrel and wedge both originally 2,784 and both additionally struckwith 3,000), The rammer originally 2,223 is also struck 000, and cylinderoverstruck 3000 and 000.

This gun is 100% Fluck Dragoon in all respects. Every part is original Pre-Production First model. The backstrap, trigger guard, frame, arbor, etc... were allshipped from Colt with the number 3,000 on them. These parts bear only theoriginal Colt die struck serial of 3,000. The balance of the parts are from twoother Fluck dragoons (presumably guns that failed and were stripped for parts)...these being Fluck (also called 2nd Contract Colt or Pre Production First Model)number 2,784 and 2,223. These parts bear their original Fluck serial numbers aswell as the added 3,000 or 000 added when the gun was repaired.

These period replacement parts from the other Fluck Dragoons were re-numbered 3,000 or 000... but not with Colt factory dies. I believe these markswere put there by a military armorer who repaired this gun in the service of theUS Dragoons.

Fluck Dragoon, right side

1st Model Dragoon Revolver

Production

Year number

1848 1341 - 3999

1849 4000 - 6999

1850 7000 - 7999 some overlap with 2nd Model

1st Model Dragoon Revolver

.44 caliber percussion, 6 shot single action revolver, 7 1/2" half octagon half
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round barrel, with loading leverWeight = 4 pounds, 2 ouncesCylinder engraved with the Texas Rangers against Comanche scene and 6locking pins at the breech except the early production which has only 1 lockingpin, round cylinder stopsMarkings on barrel- ADDRESS SAML COLT, NEW-YORK CITY -Markings on cylinderMODEL U.S.M.R. and COLT'S PATENT orU.S. DRAGOONS AND COLT'S PATENTTriggerguard is square at back

1st Model,left side right side

2nd Model Dragoon RevolverProduction

Year number

1850 8000 - 9499

1851 9000 - 10699 some overlap with 3rd Model

2nd Model Dragoon Revolver

.44 caliber percussion, 6 shot single action revolver, 7 1/2" half octagon halfround barrel, with loading leverWeight = 4 pounds, 2 ouncesCylinder engraved with the Texas Rangers against Comanche scene and 6locking pins at the breech, square cylinder stopsMarkings on barrel- ADDRESS SAML COLT, NEW-YORK CITY - or

- ADDRESS SAML COLT NEW-YORK CITY -Markings on cylinderMODEL U.S.M.R. and COLT'S PATENT orU.S. DRAGOONS AND COLT'S PATENTTriggerguard is square at backSome 2nd Model Dragoons were fitted with attachable shoulder stock

Civilian Dragoon, left side right sidefor Milice of Massachusetts, right side
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3rd Model Dragoon Revolver

Production

Year number

1851 10700 - 11999

1852 12000 - 12499

1853 12500 - 13749

1854 13750 - 13999

1855 14000 - 15499

1856 15550 - 16249

1857 16250 - 16499

1858 16500 - 17999

1859 18000 - 18499

1860 18500 - 190991861 19100 - 19800

3rd Model Dragoon Revolver

.44 caliber percussion, 6 shot single action revolver, 7 1/2" (at the end ofproduction a few 8") half octagon half round barrel, with loading lever

Weight = 4 pounds, 2 ouncesCylinder engraved with the Texas Rangers against Comanche scene and 6locking pins at the breech, square cylinder stopsMarkings on barrel- ADDRESS SAML COLT, NEW-YORK CITY - or- ADDRESS SAML COLT NEW-YORK CITY -Markings on cylinderMODEL U.S.M.R. and COLT'S PATENT orU.S. DRAGOONS AND COLT'S PATENTTriggerguard is round at back


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Some 3rd Model Dragoons were fitted with attachable shoulder stock

3rd Model, left side3rd Model, right side

other 3rd Model, right side

Hartford English Dragoon Revolver

Production

Year number

1854 (or 1853) 1 - ?

1855 ? - ?

1856 ? - ?

1857 ? - 700

Hartford English Dragoon Revolver

.44 caliber percussion, 6 shot single action revolver, 7 1/2" half octagon halfround barrel, with loading leverWeight = 4 pounds, 2 ouncesCylinder engraved with the Texas Rangers against Comanche scene and 6locking pins at the breech, square cylinder stopsMarkings on barrel- SAML COLT NEW YORK CITY - or- SAML COLT NEW-YORK CITY - or- COL. COLT LONDONTriggerguard is round at backSome Dragoons were fitted with attachable shoulder stock
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Model 1848 Pocket Revolver

or Baby Dragoon

Production

Year number

1847 1 - 1999 (about 100 were produced in Whitneyville)

1848 2000 - 7999

1849 8000 - 11999

1850 and later 12000 - about 15500 (overlap with Model 1849Pocket)

Model 1848 Pocket Revolver or Baby Dragoon

.31 caliber percussion, 5 shot single action revolver, 3", 4", 5" and 6" octagonbarrel, with and without loading leverWeight = 22 ounces (5" barrel)Cylinder were found in 4 typesengraved with the Ranger and Indian scene with round stops (up to serialnumber 9500)engraved with the Ranger and Indian scene with oval stops (serial number 9500to 11600)engraved with the Stagecoach Holdup scene with oval stops (serial number10400 to 12100)engraved with the Ranger and Indian scene with rectangualar stops (serialnumber 11600 to end)Markings on barrel in two lines

ADDRESS SAML COLT NEW-YORK CITY or- ADDRESS SAML COLT NEW-YORK CITY -

1848 Pocket "Baby Dragoon", 3" barrel, left side right side

1848 Pocket "Baby Dragoon", 6" barrel, left side right side
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Production

Year number

1850 12000 (overlap with Baby Dragoon) - 15999

1851 16000 - 24999

1852 25000 - 54999

1853 55000 - 84999

1854 85000 - 99999

1855 100000 - 109999

1856 110000 - 129999

1857 130000 - 139999

1858 140000 - 149999

1859 150000 - 159999

1860 160000 - 183999

1861 184000 - 196999

1862 197000 - 222999

1863 223000 - 249999

1864 250000 - 269999

1865 270000 - 279999

1866 280000 - 289999

1867 290000 - 299999

1868 300000 - 309999

1869 310000 - 319999


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1870 320000 - 324999

1871 325000 - 329999

1872 330000 - 330999

1873 and later 331000 - ? to about 340000


.31 caliber percussion, 5 or 6 shot single action revolver, 3", 4", 5" and 6"octagon barrel, with and without loading leverWeight = 24 ounces (4" barrel), 27 ounces (6" barrel)Cylinder engraved with the Stagecoach Holdup sceneMarkings on barrel in two lines

- ADDRESS SAML COLT NEW-YORK CITY - serial range up to 187000 or- ADDRRESS SAML COLT NEW YORK CITY - same serial range or- ADDRESS SAML COLT HARTFORD CT. - serial range about 164000 to340000 or- ADDRESS COL. COLT. LONDON on very few Hartford made revolversor in one ligne

ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S.AMERICA serial range 187000to 340000

1849 Pocket, 4" barrel, left side

1849 Pocket, 5" barrel, left side1849 Pocket, 5" barrel, left side, other one right side1849 Pocket, 6" barrel, left side 1849 Pocket, 6" barrel, right side

London Model 1849 Pocket Revolver

Production

Year number

1853 1 - 999

1854 1000 - 4999

1855 5000 - 8999

1856 and 1857 9000 - 11000
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London Model 1849 Pocket Revolver

.31 caliber percussion, 5 or 6 shot single action revolver, 3", 4", 5" and 6"octagon barrel,

Weight = 25 ounces (5" barrel)Cylinder engraved with the Stagecoach Holdup sceneMarkings on barrel in two lines- COL. COLT LONDON - serial range 1 to 265 or- SAML COLT LONDON - or- ADDRESS SAML COLT LONDON -

Model 1851 Navy or Belt Revolver

Production

Year number

1850 1 - 2499

1851 2500 - 9999

1852 10000 - 19999

1853 20000 - 34999

1854 35000 - 39999

1855 40000 - 44999

1856 45000 - 64999

1857 65000 - 84999

1858 85000 - 89999

1859 90000 - 92999

1860 93000 - 97999

1861 98000 - 117999

1862 118000 - 131999


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1863 132000 - 174999

1864 175000 - 179999

1865 180000 - 184999

1866 185000 - 199999

1867 200000 - 203999

1868 204000 - 206999

1869 207000 - 209999

1870 210000 - 211999

1871 212000 - 213999

1872 214000 - 2149991873 215000 - 215348

No.49860 was distributed by the Kansas Central Committee to N. King

No.50400 was distributed by the Kansas Central Committee to A. Curtis

No.50966 was distributed by the Kansas Central Committee to J.B. May

No. 204685 with ivory prips is considered as one of Wild Bill Hickock's guns

In the Records of Arms disbursed by the Central COmmitt (Kansas 1858)figures several Colt revolvers with serial numbers. Unfortunately the models arenot stated but most probably it was the 1851 Model. See on my home page

American History, Civil War, Records of Arms ....

Model 1851 Navy or Belt Revolver

.36 caliber percussion (few experimental pistols in .40 caliber), 6 shot single

action revolver, 7 1/2" octagon barrel (longer or shorter barrels are knownWeight = 2 pounds, 10 ouncesCylinder engraved with the Navy Battle sceneMarkings on barrel- ADDRESS SAML. COLT NEW-YORK CITY - or- ADDRESS SAML. COLT HARTFORD CT. - or- ADDRESS COL. SAML. COLT NEW-YORK U.S.AMERICA -- ADDRESS COL. COLT LONDON -1st Model squareback from 1 to about 12502nd Model squareback from about 1250 to about 42003rd Model (small rounded oval triggerguard) from about 4200 to about 85000


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4th Model (large rounded oval triggerguard) from about 85000 to end

1851 Navy, 7 1/2" barrel

No. 210422 manufactured in 1870, left sidesame, right side

Thanks to Herman for the pics of this 1851 number 118903 (4th generation ofthe very early of 1862)from bottomgrips down-sidedowt-leftleft sideleft side closer lookgrip leftgrip left closerright sideserial numberdetachedloading lever closeframeframe frontfront lever openagain left sidenumber on barrelnumber on cylinderagain cylindernumber on cylinder pinbarrel-top

London Model 1851 Navy or Belt Revolver

Production

Year number

1853 1 - 3999

1854 4000 - 14999

1855 15000 - 40999

1856 41000 - about 42000
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London Model 1851 Navy or Belt Revolver

.36 caliber percussion, 6 shot single action revolver, 7 1/2" octagon barrelWeight = 2 pounds, 10 ouncesCylinder engraved with the Navy Battle scene

Markings on barrel- ADDRESS COL. COLT LONDON -- ADDRRESS SAML COLT NEW-YORK CITY - marked on few revolver underserial number range 500

Model 1855 Sidehammer Pocket Revolver

.28 caliber

Production

Year number

1855 1 - 4999

1856 5000 - 14999

1857 15000 - 17999

1858 18000 - 19999

1859 20000 - 21999

1860 22000 - 25999

1861 26000 - ? around 28000

Model 1855 Sidehammer Pocket Revolver .28 caliber

.28 (.265 but called .28) caliber percussion, 6 shot round cylinder,3 1/2" octagon barrelWeight = 17 ounces (octagon barrel)Cylinder stamped PAT. SEPT. 10th 1850 or PATENTED SEPT. 10th 1850 andengravedwith the Cabin and Indian Fight scene (only octagon barrels) orwith the Stagecoach Holdup scene (only round barrel)


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Some fluted cylinders are known with round and octagon barrelMarkings on barrel in two linesProduction for the .28 and .31 model was about 44000.COLT PATENT ADDRESS SAML COLT HARTFORD CT. U.S.A. orCOLT PT 1855 ADDRESS COL. COLT HARTFORD CT. U.S.A. or

ADDRESS COL. COLT NEW-YORK U.S.A. ADDRESS COL. COLT LONDON

.28 caliber percussion, 5 shot single action revolver

.28 cal., left side .28 cal., right side

Model 1855 Sidehammer Pocket Revolver

.31 caliber

Production

Year number

1860 1 - 999

1861 1000 - 4299

1862 4300 - 5999

1863 6000 - 7999

1864 8000 - 8999

1865 9000 - 9999

1866 10000 - 10999

1867 11000 - 11999

1868 12000 - 12999

1869 13000 - 13999

1870 14000 - ? Production ended in 1873

Model 1855 Sidehammer Pocket Revolver .31 caliber
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.31 caliber percussion, 6 shot round cylinder,3 1/2" octagon and round barrel and 4 1/2" round barrelWeight = 17 ounces (octagon barrel), 16 ounces (3 1/2" round), 16 1/2 ounces (41/2"round)Cylinder stamped PAT. SEPT. 10th 1850 or PATENTED SEPT. 10th 1850 andengravedwith the Cabin and Indian Fight scene (only octagon barrels) orwith the Stagecoach Holdup scene (only round barrel)Some fluted cylinders are known with round and octagon barrelMarkings on barrel in two linesProduction for the .28 and .31 model was about 44000.COLT PATENT ADDRESS SAML COLT HARTFORD CT. U.S.A. orCOLT PT 1855 ADDRESS COL. COLT HARTFORD CT. U.S.A. or

ADDRESS COL. COLT NEW-YORK U.S.A. ADDRESS COL. COLT LONDON

.31 caliber percussion, 5 shot single action Model 1855 Sidehammer PocketRevolver

.31 cal., left side .31 cal., right side

Model 1860 Army Revolver

Production Year number

1860 1 - 1999

1861 2000 - 24999

1862 25000 - 84999

1863 85000 - 149999

1864 150000 - 152999

1865 153000 - 155999

1866 156000 - 161999

1867 162000 - 169999

1868 170000 - 176999
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1869 177000 - 184999

1870 185000 - 189999

1871 190000 - 197999

1872 198000 - 198999

1873 199000 - 200500

Model 1860 Army Revolver

.44 caliber percussion, 6 shot round cylinder,about 4000 were manufactured with full fluted cylinder up to serial number 8000but some pistols with fluted cylinder and higher numbers are known

7 1/2" and 8" round barrel a few 6" barrel and a few longer barrel are reportedWeight = 2 pounds, 10 ouncesCylinder stamped PAT. SEPT. 10th 1850 or PATENTED SEPT. 10th 1850 andwith the Navel Engagement sceneMarkings on barrel- ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S.AMERICA - or- ADDRESS SAML COLT HARTFORD CT. - or- ADDRESS COL. COLT LONDON -

1860 Army, 8" barrel, left side 1860 Army, 8" barrel, right side

.44 caliber percussion, 6 shot single action Model 1860 Army Revolver, 7 1/2" or8" round barrel, fluted cylinder (production was about 4000)

1860 Army, 8" barrel, left side1860 Army, 8" barrel, right sidecylinder left sidecylinder right sidetop

Model 1861 Navy Revolver

Production

Year number

1861 1 - 4599
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1862 4600 - 9999

1863 10000 - 16999

1864 17000 - 24999

1865 25000 - 27999

1866 28000 - 29999

1867 30000 - 30999

1868 31000 - 32999

1869 33000 - 33999

1870 34000 - 34999

1871 35000 - 359991872 36000 - 36999

1873 37000 - 38843


.36 caliber percussion, 6 shot round cylinder,about 100 were manufactured with fluted cylinder and all of them under serialnumber 48007 1/2" round barrelWeight = 2 pounds, 10 ouncesCylinder stamped PAT. SEPT. 10th 1850 and with the Navel Engagement sceneMarkings on barrel

ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S.AMERICA orBetween serial number 11000 and 14000 pistols with attachable shoulder stockare known

A limited number of these revolvers were sold through Colt's London Agency

.36 caliber percussion, 6 shot single action Model 1861 Navy Revolver, 7 1/2"round barrel,1861 Navy, 7 1/2" barrel

Frame no ?23 (probably under 1000 = 1861), triggerguard and grip no. 26040(1865) I.P. stamped and barrel no 21797 (1864), left sidesame, right side

No 30702 I.P.N. stamped, manufactured in 1867, on cylinder english inspectionmarks (crown with V) and english definitive plackpowder proof (Crown with GP)
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left sidesame, right side

Model 1862 Police andModel 1862 Pocket Navy

Production

Year number

1861 1 - 8499

1862 8500 - 14999

1863 15000 - 25999

1864 26000 - 28999

1865 29000 - 31999

1866 32000 - 34999

1867 35000 - 36999

1868 37000 - 39999

1869 40000 - 41999

1870 42000 - 43999

1871 44000 - 44999

1872 45000 - 45999

1873 46000 - 47000

It is estimated that 60% of the production were the Police Model and 40% werethe Pocket Navy

Model 1862 Police

.36 caliber percussion, 5 shot rebated, partial fluted cylinder, 3 1/2", 4 1/2", 5 1/2"or 6 1/2" round barrel
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Weight = 26 ounces (6 1/2" barrel)Cylinder stamped PAT. SEPT. 10th 1850Markings on barrel

ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S.AMERICA or ADDRESS SAML COLTHARTFORD CT. or

ADDRESS COL. COLTLONDON

1862 Police, 4 1/2", left side1862 Police, 4 1/2", right side

1862 Police, 6 1/2" barrel, left side

Model 1862 Pocket Pistol or 1862 Pocket Navy Pistol

.36 caliber percussion, 5 shot rebated full cylinder, 4 1/2", 5 1/2" or 6 1/2"octagon barrelWeight = 28 ounces (6 1/2" barrel), 25 ounces (4 1/2" barrel)Cylinder stamped PAT. SEPT. 10th 1850Some pistols were manufactured with the London barrel address no Hartfordaddress was usedMarkings on barrel

ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S.AMERICA or ADDRESS COL. COLTLONDON

1862 Pocket Pistol "Navy", 5 1/2" barrel, left side right side

1862 Pocket Pistol "Navy", 6 1/2" barrel, left side

Handguns percussion experimental

.36 caliber percussion, 6 shot single action revolver, fluted cylindr, 6" octagonbarrelModel 1849 frameimage
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Handguns conversions

Colt 1849 Pocket Model conversions

1849 Pocket, .38 r.f. caliber, 4 1/2" barrel, left side

Conversion of 1849 Pocket Model from percussion to .38 r.f. caliber, five shot, 41/2" octagonal barrel, altered from 1873 to 1875. There would be only 4000pieces in .38 r.f. caliber. Markings on barrel.

ADDRESS COL.SAM COLT NEW YORK US AMERICA and on left framePAT.JOLY.25.1871 PAT JULY2.1872



Colt 1851 Navy Model conversions

1851 Navy, .41 centerfire caliber, converted from .36 percussion, left side

1851 Navy, .38 centerfire caliber, left side1851 Navy, .38 centerfire caliber, right side

Colt 1860 Army Model conversions

1860 Army, .44 Richards conversion, left side1860 Army, .44 Richards conversion, right side

Colt 1861 Navy Model conversions

1861 Navy conversion .38 r.f. caliber , left side1861 Navy conversion.38 r.f. claiber, right side

Model 1862 Police and
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Model 1862 Pocket Navy Conversions

Production in a special serial range

Year number

1873 1 - 19991874 2000 - 6999

1875 7000 - 19000

Overlap with serial range of Model 1849 and Pocket Navy Model 1862. Theconversions were all completed from about 1873 to 1880 and did not exceedmore than about 25000 revolvers

4 1/2" Octagon Barrel Model

.38 r.f. caliber, 5 shot, 4 1/2" octagon barrel of the Pocket Navy typeCylinder with the Stagecoach Holdup sceneMarkings on barrel

ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S.AMERICAMarkings on frame left in two linesCOLTS Patent orPAT. JULY. 25, 1871. PAT. JULY. 2, 1872about 4000 were manufactured from 1873 to 1875 within the special serial rangeof the 1862 Police and Pocket Navy Model

Round Barrel Pocket Navy Model with Ejector

.38 r.f. and .38 centerfire caliber, 5 shot rebated round cylinder, 4 1/2", 5 1/2" or6 1/2" round barrel (altered from the octagon percussion barrel, loading leverassembly were plugged but the machined loading lug cutout on the right sidewas left openCylinder with the Stagecoach Holdup sceneMarkings on barrel

COLT'S PT.F.A.MFG.CO HARTFORD CT.U.S.A.Markings on frame left in two linesCOLTS Patent or- PAT. JULY. 25, 1871 -- PAT. JULY. 2, 1872 -about 2000 were manufactured from 1873 to 1875 within the special serial rangeof the 1862 Police and Pocket Navy Model

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.38 r.f. or .38 centerfire caliber, 5 shot rebated round cylinder, 4 1/2", 5 1/2" or 61/2" round barrel, loading lever assembly were plugged but the loading cutouttraversely through the breech end of the lug was not alteredCylinder with the Stagecoach Holdup sceneMarkings on barrel

ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S.AMERICAMarkings on frame left in two linesCOLTS Patent or- PAT. JULY. 25, 1871 -- PAT. JULY. 2, 1872 - or- PAT. SEPT 19. 1871 -- PAT. JULY. 2. 1872 -about 6500 were manufactured from 1873 to 1875 within the special serial rangeof the 1862 Police and Pocket Navy Model or in the normal serial range of the1862 Police and Pocket Navy Model

Colt Model 1862 Police1862 Police, .38 r.f. caliber, 4 1/2" barrel, right side

Colt Model 1862 Pocket Navy1862 Pocket Navy, .38 r.f. caliber, 4 1/2" barrel, right side

Round (Cartridge) Barrel Model with Ejector

.38 r.f. or .38 centerfire caliber, 5 shot rebated round cylinder, 4 1/2", 5 1/2" or 61/2" round barrel specially made for cartridge revolver, no loading lever or bulletset cut outCylinder with the Stagecoach Holdup sceneMarkings on barrelCOLT'S PT.F.A.MFG.CO HARTFORD CT.U.S.A.Markings on frame left in two linesCOLTS Patent or- PAT. JULY. 25, 1871 -- PAT. JULY. 2, 1872 -about 6500 were manufactured from 1873 to 1875 within the special serial rangeof the 1862 Police and Pocket Navy Model or in the normal serial range of the1862 Police and Pocket Navy Model

.38 r.f. caliber, 4 1/2" barrel, left side

.38 r.f. caliber, 4 1/2" barrel, right side

3 1/2" Round (Cartridge) Barrel Model

.38 r.f. or .38 centerfire caliber, 5 shot rebated round cylinder, 3 1/2" round barrelspecially made for cartridge revolver, no loading lever or bullet set cut outCylinder with the Stagecoach Holdup scene
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Markings on barrelCOLT'S PT.F.A.MFG.CO HARTFORD CT.U.S.A.Markings on frame left in two linesCOLTS Patent or- PAT. JULY. 25, 1871 -- PAT. JULY. 2, 1872 -about 6000 were manufactured from 1873 to 1880 within the special serial rangeof the 1862 Police and Pocket Navy Model or in percussion Model 1849 serialrange from 274000 to 328000

.38 centerfire caliber, left side

Handguns that

accepted cartridges

Model 1871-72 .44 Open TopFrontier" Rimfire Revolvers

Production

Year number

1871 1 - ?

18?? ? - about 7000

.44 r.f. (centerfire are known but not factory made), 6 shot round cylinder, 7 1/2"and a few 8" round with ejectorCylinder with the Naval Engagement sceneMarkings on barrel- ADRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA - orCOLT'S PT.F.A.MFG.CO HARTFORD CT.U.S.A. (at the end of production)Markings on frame leftCOLTS Patent or- PAT. JULY. 25, 1871 -- PAT. JULY. 2, 1872 -

.44 r.f. caliber, left side right side
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Model Single Action Army Model Revolver

Production

Year number

1873 1 - 199

1874 200 - 14999

1875 15000 - 21999

1876 22000 - 32999

1877 33000 - 40999

1878 41000 - 48999

1879 49000 - 52999

1880 53000 - 61999

1881 62000 - 72999

1882 73000 - 84999

1883 85000 - 101999

1884 102000 - 113999

1885 114000 - 116999

1886 117000 - 118999

1887 119000 - 124999

1888 125000 - 127999

1889 128000 - 129999

1890 130000 - 135999

1891 136000 - 143999

1892 144000 - 148999

1893 149000 - 153999


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1894 154000 - 158999

1895 159000 - 162999

1896 163000 - 167999

1897 168000 - 174999

1898 175000 - 181999

1899 182000 - 191999

1900 192000 - 202999

The so called pre war production ended 1940 at 357859

Model Single Action Army Model Revolver

various calibers, 6 shot partial fluted cylinder, 3", 4 3/3", 5 1/2" and 7 1/2" roundbarrels are standard and but barrel length were from 2" to 16"Cylinder with the Naval Engagement sceneMarkings on barrel+ COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. Co. HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A. + orCOLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. Co. HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A. (standard for 5 1/2" barrels)orCOLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. Co./HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A. (standard for 4 3/4" or lessbarrels) orCOLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. Co. HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A. DEPOT 14 PALL MALL

LONDON (standard fo 5 1/2" barrels or more) orCOLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. Co./HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A. DEPOT 14 PALL MALLLONDON (standard fo 4 3/4" or less barrels)Markings on frame leftCOLTS Patent or- PAT. JULY. 25, 1871 -- PAT. JULY. 2, 1872 -

Major purchaser of Colt's Buntline Special Revolvers (serial numbers 28802,28803, 28805, 28806, 28807, 28809, 28810, 28811, 28812, 28815, 28816,28818, 28819, 28833, 28823, 28824, 28826, 28830) 3 were in 10", 1 in 12" and11 in 16" shipped between November 1876 and May 1884. Two of them were in.44-40 caliber and the others in .45 caliber.

.45 cal. 2nd year production, left side same, right side

1873 3rd year production, right side

.38-40 caliber, 4 3/4" barrel, left side same, right side
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1873 .41 cal., right side

.45 caliber, 4 3/4" barrel, left side same, right side


Model Single Action ArmyFlattop Target Model Revolver

various calibers, 6 shot, various barrel length 7 1/2" was standardNumbered within the SAA serial number range.The production was approximately 925 most in serial number range 127000 to162000Markings on barrel

COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. Co. HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A. orCOLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. Co. HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A. DEPOT 14 PALL MALLLONDON

Single Action Revolver Bisley Modelvarious calibers, 6 shot, various barrel length 7 1/2" was standardNumbered within the SAA serial number range.The production was approximately 44350 most in serial number range 156300 to331960 (1915)Markings on barrelCOLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. Co. HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A.

.32-20 caliber,left side same, right side


Bisley Flattop Target Model Revolvervarious calibers, 6 shot, various barrel length 7 1/2" was standardNumbered within the SAA serial number range.The production was approximately 976 most in serial number range 156300 to
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325000 (1913)Markings on barrelCOLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. Co. HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A. orCOLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. Co. HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A. DEPOT 14 PALL MALLLONDON

1st Model Deringer .41 short r.f. caliber, 2 1/2" barrelNumbered from 1 to ?, production was approximately 6500, manufactured from1870 to about 1890Markings on barrelCOLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. Co. HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A. NO1

1st Model Deringer, left side

2nd Model Deringer.41 short r.f. caliber, 2 1/2" barrelSame serial number range as the 1st Model Deringer, production was about9000, manufactured from 1870 to about 1890Markings on barrel

ADDRESS COL. COLT HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A. (on the first two hundredpistols)COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. Co. HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A. NO2

2nd Model Deringer, right side

3rd Model Thuer Deringer.41 short r.f. caliber,

Numbered from 1 to ?, production was approximately 45000, manufactured from1875 to the 1920sMarkings on barrel- COLT -COLT FIRE ARMS CO. 14 PALL MALL LONDON (sold through the London

Agency)

3rd Model Thur Deringer, left side3rd Model Thur Deringer, left side, ohter one3rd Model Thur Deringer, right side, ohter one
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Cloverleaf House Model Revolver

Production

Year number

1871 1 - 3999

1872 4000 - 4999

1873 5000 - 5999

1874 6000 - 7199

1875 7200 - 9599

1876 9600 - 9952

Cloverleaf House Model Revolver

.41 short r.f. caliber, 4 shots, 1 1/2" and 3" round barrel. For the 5 shot variationsee House Model Revolver 1871Markings on barrelCOLT'S HOUSE PISTOL HARTFORT CT. U.S.A. orCOLTS PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A.

left sideright side

House Model Revolver 1871

.41 short r.f. caliber, 5 shot cylinder, 2 5/8" round barrel, manufactured from 1871to 1876 within the Cloverleaf serial number range

left side right side

Open Top Pocket Model Revolver

"Old Line"
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Production

Year number

1871 1 - 2999

1872 3000 - 5999

1873 6000 - 7499

1874 7500 - 47999

1875 48000 - 84999

1876 85000 - 94900

1877 95000 - 114200

Open Top Pocket Model Revolver "Old Line"

.22 short and long r.f., 7 shot single action, spur trigger, 2 3/8" or 2 7/8" roundbarrelsold for $3 in 1882Markings on barrelCOLTS PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A. (the O of CO. is sometimesunderligned)

left side right sidenickel plated, left side nickel plated, right sidenickel plated with rare ejector, left sidenickel plated with rare ejector, right side

New Line 22 Caliber Revolver

Production

Year number

1873 1 - 4499

1874 4500 - 8999

1875 9000 - 12999

1876 13000 - 42999
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1877 43000 - 55343


.22 short and long r.f., 7 shot single action, 2 1/4" barrel, spur triggersold for $4 in 1882

Markings on barrelCOLTS PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A.

1st ModelShort fluted cylinder (serial range 1 to 16000)

.22 Model 1, left side .22 Model 1, right side

.22 Model 1, left side, nickel plated .22 Model 1, right side, nickel plated

2nd ModelLong fluted cylinder (serial range from 16000 to end)

.22 Model 2, left side .22 Model 2, right side



1874 1 - 1499

1875 1500 - 9199

1876 9200 - 10956

New Line 30 Caliber Revolver.30 short and long r.f., 5 shot single action, long fluted cylinder, spur trigger 13/4" or 2 1/4" round barrel, the longer barrel was standard,sold for $6 in 1882Markings on barrelCOLTS PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A. (O of CO. is underligneduntil serial no 7000)

left side right side
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Production

Year number

1873 1 - 2099

1874 2100 - 8799

1875 8800 - 9999

1876 10000 - 12999

1877 13000 - 13999

1878 14000 - 14999

1879 15000 - 15999

1880 16000 - 16999

1881 17000 - 17999

1882 18000 - 18999

1883 19000 - 19999

1884 20000 - about 22000


.32 short and long r.f. and centerfire, 5 shot single action, spur trigger, 2 1/4" and4" round barrelsold for $8 in 1882Markings on barrel

COLTS PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A. orCOLT NEW 32.

1st ModelShort fluted cylinder (serial range 1 to 10000), 2 1/4" barrel

Model 1, left side Model 1, right side
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2nd Model

Long fluted cylinder (serial range from 10000 to end), 2 1/4" and 4" barrel

Model 2, left side Model 2, right side


Production

Year number

1874 1 - 499

1875 500 - 5799

1876 5800 - 5999

1877 6000 - 6999

1877 7000 - 8999

1879 9000 - 10999

1880 11000 - 12516


.38 short and long r.f. and centerfire, 5 shot single action, spur trigger,sold for $9 in 1882Markings on barrelCOLTS PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A. orCOLT NEW 38.

1st Model

Short fluted cylinder (serial range 1 to 3200), 2 1/4" round barrel

.38 r.f. cal. Model 1, left side, 2 1/4" barrel

.38 r.f. cal. Model 1, right side, 2 1/4" barrel
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2nd Model

Long fluted cylinder (serial range from 3200 to end), 2 1/4" or 4" round barrel

.38 r.f. cal. Model 2, left side, 2 1/4" barrel


Production

Year number

1874 1 - 999

1875 1000 - 3199

1876 3200 - 6999

1877 7000 - 8999

1877 9000 - 9999

1879 10000 - 10702

New Line 41 Caliber Revolver.41 short and long r.f. and centerfire, 5 shot single action, spur trigger,sold for $10 in 1882Markings on barrelCOLTS PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A. orCOLT NEW 41.

1st Model

Short fluted cylinder, serial number rang 1 to 3200, 2 1/4" round barrel

My friend was paying a fortune for this Colt in excellent condition with no pittings.Thanks for the pics, Dirk.

1st Model, left side1st Model, right side

2nd Model

Long fluted cylinder, serial number range from 3200 to end, 2 1/4" or 4" roundbarrel
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2nd Model, left side

Comparison of size of the new line revolver, thanks Dirk

.30, .32, .38, and .41 caliber, left side

New House Model Revolver

Production

Year number

1880 10300 - 10999

1881 11000 - 13499

1882 13500 - 14999

1883 15000 - 16999

1884 17000 - 19999

1884 20000 - 22999

1885 23000 - about 25700

New House Model Revolver

.38 and .41 short and long centerfire, 5 shot single action, spur trigger, 2 1/2"barrelProduction is estimated at 4000.The serial number range 10300 - 12500 was in the same range as the New Line.32, .38 and .41The serial number range 12500 - 21500 was in the same range as the PoliceModel and the .32 New LineThe serial number range 21500 to end was in the same range as the Police

ModelMarkings on barrelCOLTS PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A. orCOLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A. DEPOT 14, PALL MALLLONDON

.38 caliber centerfire, left side same, right side
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New Police Model Revolver


1882 14450 - 14999

1883 15000 - 16999

1884 17000 - 19999

1885 20000 - 22999

1886 23000 - 25700

New Police Model Revolver

.32 , .38 and .41 short and long centerfire, 5 shot single action, spur trigger,4 1/2", 5" and 6" round barrel with ejector or2 1/4" round barrel without ejectorThe production is estimated at 3500 to 4000 serial number in the New Line andHouse ModelMarkings on barrelNEW POLICE 32 orCOLT NEW 32 orNEW POLICE 38 orCOLT NEW 38 orNEW POLICE 41 orCOLT NEW 41

.38 r.f. caliber New Police, left side .38 r.f. caliber New Police, right side

Lightning Model and Thunderer Model

Production

Year number

1877 1 - 2999
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1878 3000 - 13499

1879 13500 - 18999

1880 19000 - 27999

1881 28000 - 33999

1882 34000 - 39999

1883 40000 - 47999

1884 48000 - 51499

1885 51500 - 53999

1886 53000 - 57499

1887 57500 - 626991888 62700 - 72499

1889 72500 - 73499

1890 73500 - 80499

1891 80500 - 85399

1892 85400 - 88999

1893 89000 - 94999

1894 95000 - 96999

1895 97000 - 101699

1896 101700 - 105199

1897 105200 - 107499

1898 107500 - 111499

1899 111500 - 115499

1900 115500 - 122699

Same serial number range for the both models. The production ended in 1909 atabout 166849


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Lightning Model

.38 caliber long and short Colt, 6 shot double action Lightning Model variousbarrel lengthssold for $16 in 1882Markings on barrelCOLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. CO HARTFORD. CT. U.S.A. or

COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A./DEPOT 14. PALL MALLLONDON

Lightning, 4" barrel, left sidesame, right side

Thunderer Model

.41 caliber long and short Colt, 6 shot double actionsold for $17 in 1882

The number 11922 was one of Billy the Kid's guns. When hedied on July 13, 1881 his mexican girlfriend Celsa sent thisgun to her parents in Mexico.The number 79180 was one of Bob Darlton's guns.

.41 caliber centerfire, no 69302, Thunderer build in 1888, inside left grip graved1805 CL or 1895 CL, left sidesame, inside right grip graved A.L. and J C? or J G?, right side

7 1/2" barrel, left sidesame, right side

Frontier Revolver orColt Model 1878 Double Action

Production

Year number

1878 1 - 1449

1879 1450 - 3999
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1880 4000 - 4499

1881 4500 - 7449

1882 7450 - 9499

1883 9500 - 12199

1884 12200 - 13699

1885 13700 - 16099

1886 16100 - 18099

1887 18100 - 20899

1888 20900 - 22299

1889 22300 - 245991890 24600 - 27199

1891 27200 - 29499

1892 29500 - 31299

1893 31300 - 33099

1894 33100 - 34699

1895 34700 - 35099

1896 35100 - 36499

1897 36500 - 38199

1898 38200 - 40999

1899 41000 - 42999

1900 43000 - 47999

The production ended in 1905 at about 51210

Frontier Revolver orColt Model 1878 Double Action


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Caliber number produced

.22 rf 2

.32 2

.32-20 970

.38 Colt 40

.38-40 1752

.41 Colt 308

.44 Russian 728

.44-40 18693

.45 Colt 17177

.450 British 2390

.455 British 1732

.476 British 2458

Above list is not exhaustive or at 100% accurate as there rest a difference ofabout 5000 to the number of totally produced revolvers

6 shot double action,Markings on barrelCOLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. CO HARTFORD. CT. U.S.A. or in one or two lines orCOLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A. DEPOT 14. PALL MALLLONDON

.32-20 caliber, left side same, right side

.44-40 caliber, left side same, right side


.450 Boxer, left side same, right side


Production
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Year number

1889 1 - 5199

1890 5200 - 10399

1891 10400 - 17099

1892 17100 - 23499

1893 23500 - 27999

1894 28000 - about 31000


.38 long and short Colt caliber, .38 S&W caliber and .41 long and short Coltcaliber,6 shot double action revolver, swing out cylinder, barrels were 3", 4 1/2" and 6"Weight = 24 ounces with 6" barrelMarkings on barrelCOLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. CO HARTFORD. CT. U.S.A. PATENTED AUG. 5TH1884 NOVEMBER 6TH 1888 in two or three lines

.38 caliber with 3" barrel, left side

Model 1892 New Army and Navy Revolver

Production

Year number

1892 1 - 9999

1893 10000 - 11299

1894 11300 - 15099

1895 15100 - 67999

1896 68000 - 76999

1897 77000 - 91199
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1898 91200 - 114999

1899 115000 - 130999

1900 131000 - 147999

Production ended in 1907 at about 291000

Model 1892 New Army and Navy Revolver

.38 long and short Colt caliber, .38S&W caliber, .41 long and short Colt caliber,

.32-20 caliber, various barrel lengthWeight = 32 ounces with 6" barrelMarkings on barrelCOLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. CO HARTFORD. CT. U.S.A. PATENTED AUG. 5TH1884 NOVEMBER 6TH 1888 in two lineslater the patent of MAR. 5. 95 was added

.38 caliber, left side same, right side.41 caliber, left side same, right side

Model 1894 New Army and Navy Revolver (same as Model 1892 but with hammer and trigger locks)

Model 1895 New Army and Navy Revolver (Same as Model 1892 but barrel marking changed)

.38 caliber, left side same, right side

Model 1896 New Army and Navy Revolver(Same as Model 1892 but barrel marking changed)

.38 caliber, left side same, right side
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New Service andShooting Master Revolvers

Production

Year number

1898 1 - 249

1899 250 - 2299

1900 2300 - 5599


New Service and Shooting Master Revolversvarious calibers, 6 shot double action, swing out cylinderWeight = 39 ounces with 4 1/2" barrel (later becomes 40 ounces), 44 ounceswith 6" barrelMarkings on barrelCOLT'S PATENT FIRE ARMS MANUFACTURING CO HARTFORD. CT. U.S.A.PAT AUG 5, 1884 JUNE 5, 1900


New Pocket Model Revolver

Production

Year number

1893 1 - 449

1894 450 - 5999

1895 6000 - 7799

1896 7800 - 8999

1897 9000 - 10499

1898 10500 - 11899
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1899 11900 - 13499

1900 13500 - 15699


New Pocket Model Revolver

.32 long and short Colt caliber, 32 long and short S&W, 6 shot double actionWeight = 16 ounces with 2 1/2" barrelMarkings on barrelCOLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. CO HARTFORD. CT. U.S.A. ORCOLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. CO HARTFORD. CT. U.S.A. PAT AUG. 5.84, NOV.6.1888

New Police 32 andNew Police Target Model Revolvers

Production

Year number

1896 1 - 4199

1897 4200 - 4599

1898 4600 - 7299

1899 7300 - 9499

1900 9500 - 11999


New Police 32 andNew Police Target Model Revolvers

.32 long and short Colt caliber, .32 Colt New Police, .32 S&W, 6 shot doubleaction Weight = 17 ounces with 2 1/2" barrelMarkings on barrelCOLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. CO HARTFORD. CT. U.S.A. PAT AUG. 5.84, NOV.6.1888 in tree lignes orCOLT'S PT. F. A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A. PAT. AUG. 5.84 NOV.


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6.1888 in two lines on 6" barrel

.32 caliber, 6" barrel, left side same, right side

Longarms percussion

1st Model Sporting Rifle

.36 caliber percussion, 6 shot single action, as carbine with 15" and 18" barrels

as rifle with 21", 24", 27" and 30" barrelsNumbered from 1 to about 1000, manufactured from 1856 to about 1859

Cylinder with the Deer and Hunter sceneWeight = 10 pounds with 27" barrelMarkings on barrel

ADDRESS S. COLT HARTFORD CT. U.S.A. orCOLT'S PT.1856

ADDRESS COL. COLT HARTFORD CT. U.S.A.

.36 caliber, left side

same, right side

Half Stock Sporting Rifle

.36 caliber percussion, 6 shot single action Half Stock Sporting Rifle

.44 caliber percussion, 6 shot single action Half Stock Sporting Riflepicture.56 caliber percussion, 5 shot single action Half Stock Sporting RifleNumbered from about 1000 to about 1500, manufactured from 1857 to about1864

Cylinder full flutedWeight = 8 to 11 poundsMarkings on barrel


ADDRESS COL. COLT HARTFORD CT. U.S.A.

Full Stock Sporting Rifle
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.36 caliber percussion, 6 shot single action




.56 caliber percussion, 5 shot single actionEach caliber was numbered in a separate serial number range, manufacturedfrom 1856 to about 1864, production was 3455 rifles

Cylinder full flutedWeight = 10 pounds 27" barrel, .36 caliber 9 pounds, 2 ounces 27" barrel, .44caliber 9 pounds, 11 ounces 27" barrel, .56 caliberMarkings on barrel


ADDRESS COL. COLT HARTFORD CT. U.S.A.somes wer marked

ADDRESS COL. COLT LONDON

.56 caliber, 24" barrel, left side same, right sideother, left sidesame, right side

Military Rifle and Rifled Musket Model


.50 caliber percussion, 6 shot single action, 10 manufactured


.64 caliber percussion, 5 shot single action, 25 manufacturedExcept the .54 and .64 caliber, each caliber was numbered in a separate serialnumber range. Production is estimated at about 9300 arms, manufactured from1856 to about 1864

Cylinder full flutedWeight = 9 pounds, 10 ounces 31 5/16" barrel, .44 caliber 9 pounds, 16 ounces31 5/16" barrel, .56 caliberMarkings on barrel


ADDRESS COL. COLT HARTFORD CT. U.S.A. orCOL. COLT HARTFORD CT. U.S.A.some were marked


Revolving Carbine Model

.36 caliber, 6 shot single action, 200 manufactured

.40 caliber, 6 shot single action, about 25 manufactured

.44 caliber, 6 shot single action


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Numbered in the same serial number range as the Sporting Rifles and theMilitary Rifles.Overall production was about 4500, manufactured from 1856 to about 1864

Cylinder full flutedWeight = 8 pounds, 8 ounces 18" barrel, .36 caliber 8 pounds, 12 ounces 18"barrel, .44 caliber 9 pounds, 8 ounces 18" barrel, .56 caliberMarkings on barrel


ADDRESS COL. COLT HARTFORD CT. U.S.A. orCOL. COLT HARTFORD CT. U.S.A.somes wer marked


Revolving Shotgun Model

20 gauge and 10 gauge, 5 shot single actionNumbered from 1 to about 1100, manufactured from 1860 to 1863

Cylinder full flutedWeight = 8 pounds, 12 ounces to 9 pounds, 9 ounces 18"Markings on barrel


ADDRESS COL. COLT HARTFORD CT. U.S.A. orCOL. COLT HARTFORD CT. U.S.A.somes wer marked


Shotgun 20 gauge, left sidesame, right side

Model 1861 Special Musket.58 caliber percussion, single shotProduction was about 75000 from 1861 to 1865

Weight = 9 pounds, 3 ounces 40" barrelMarkings on lockplateU.S.COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG COHARTFORD CT.

1861 Special Musket,dated 1863, right side
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Single Shot Target Rifle

.52 caliber percussion, 28 1/2" octagon barrelno serial number, production was not more than 10Weight = 31 poundsMarkings on barrel

ADDRESS SAML COLT HARTFORD or

COLT'S PT FIRE ARMS MFG CO HARTFORD CT

Longarms cartridge

Berdan Model Military Rifle and Carbine.42 caliber bottle necked centerfire cardridge, single shot,rifle with 32 1/2" round barrelcarbine with 18 1/4" round barrelmanufactured from 1866 to 1870 and production was over 30000most of them was sold to russia and bears the barrel address in cyrilicWeight = 10 pounds for rifle and 7 pounds, 4 ounces for carbineMarkings on barrel- COLT'S PT FIRE ARMS MFG CO HARTFORD CT -

Model 1878 Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun

Production

Year number

1878 1 - 99

1879 100 - 2249

1880 2250 - 7849

1881 7850 - 11799

1882 11800 - 14999

1883 15000 - 17399


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1884 17400 - 18549

1885 18550 - 20349

1886 20350 -21199

1887 21200 - 21999

1888 22000 - 22499

1889 22500 - 22683

Model 1878 Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun

10 and 12 gougeWeight = 31 poundsMarkings on barrel

ADDRESS SAML COLT HARTFORD orCOLT'S PT F. A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A.

Double Barrel Rifle

.45-70, 45-85 Express, 45-90, 45-100, double barrel rifle, estimated productionless than 40, manufactured from 1879 to 1885 on special order only

Weight = 9 to 10 poundsMarkings on barrel

ADDRESS SAML COLT HARTFORD orCOLT'S PT F. A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A.

Double Barrel Hammerless Shotgun


1883 1 - 249

1884 250 - 849

1885 850 - 1399


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1886 1400 -2199

1887 2200 - 3055

1888 3056 - gap from 3056 to 4057

1889 4058 - 4449

1890 4450 - 5349

1891 5350 - 6249

1892 6250 - 6749

1893 6750 - 7249

1894 7250 - 7549

1895 7550 - 8366

Double Barrel Hammerless Shotgun

.8, 10 and 12 gouge, Modle 1883 double barrel hammerless shotgun, serialnumber 1 to 8366, manufactured from 1883 to 1895

Markings on barrelCOLT'S PT F. A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A.

Colt Burgess Model Lever Action Rifle.44-40 WCF caliber, Colt Burgess Model Lever Action Rifle,.44-40 WC

colt mfg - firearms contract details from 1847 - 1899

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