Colt 38

rbass-n

January 22, 2003 15:27

My dad has just bought a Colt 38 with a 4" barrel. On the barrel are the dates patent date 1887-1900 and June 5 1900 - July 4 1905 it also has Colt DA 38 on the barrel. There's no standing rear sight just a grove to sight with. There is a star on the trigger guard. On the frame where the cylinder swings out are the numbers 660 and on the front of the cylinder is 004B. Can anyone tell me anything about this hand gun and maybe what its worth. Thanks

Ricky Kempton

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  rballi

  January 23, 2003 04:32

  Saxon right about the possible models and calibers. As to the value, these old Colt's cant be tricky. Depending on condition and the exact model & date of production; these guns value anywhere from $50 as a wall hanger to $1000 or more if it's the right model. There are alot of models that look very similar so be careful. To me, an unknown model unknown caliber, but cosmeticaly good, and functional Colt DA is worth about $100. If it were a western style gun Possibly a Single Action, that's a whole other ball game.
  
  If you want it as a shooter, don't get it. If you want it to start a collection, do some more research. I'm sure if you post some pics, someone will be able to identify it by just looking at it.

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  22WRF

  January 23, 2003 05:27

  A Possible Colt New Navy 2nd Issue in 38 Long/Short Colt.
  The only barrel marking would "Colt DA"
  But the barrel would be 4 1/2 not 4"
  A New Navy 2nd will have double locking cyl notches and double locking bolt.
  
  A pic sure would help us.
  
  
  
  
  
  SOLD MY COW SO I DON'T NEED YOUR BULL [;)]

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