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Colt 1896 New Army .38 LC SN: 126838

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:300.00 USD Estimated At:600.00 - 900.00 USD
Colt 1896 New Army .38 LC SN: 126838
US Military revolver made circa 1899, features 6" barrel, fixed sights, swing-out 6 shot cylinder, single/double action. Bore is fair to good condition with visible pitting and minor roughness, some visible rifling. Cylinder charge holes are fair to good with little roughness. Retains full coverage of dark brown color over traces of original bright blue, thinning at sharp edges. Grips are good or better condition walnut, small dents and gouges, fit to frame is good. Action is non functional; hammer and trigger operate but cylinder does not rotate as designed. Opening and closing cylinder is sticky. Markings include "JTT" & "RAC" on grips, "US ARMY MODEL 1896" on bottom of frame. Observed numbers match. Condition is NRA Fair *** C&R Firearm ***