NCLivingBrit
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A buddy of mine was recently given an old (1905) Colt revolver in 32-20 with what I think is a (worn) nickel finish. It has surely been used, but mechanically it feels swiss-watch tight and times perfectly, with a really nice trigger pull and "feel".
Here's some crappy pictures (still no decent camera, sorry).
The markings that can't be made out in the pics are as follows:
Top of barrel
FORD(?) CT USA
JULY 4 1905
Left side of barrel
CAL 32-20 W.C.F.
Left side of frame above grips there is a Colt "horse and arrows" logo engraving.
The grips are a greenish/black substance (early plastic?) and are checkered with the word "COLT" and some basic "vines" design around the logo and the base.
I thought this was a Police Positive when I first looked at it, but the year is earlier than I can find PPs made. Colt afficianados, I would appreciate some help on just what it is and what it is worth since my Google-Fu has let me down!
Thanks in advance for what I am sure will be illuminating replies!
Here's some crappy pictures (still no decent camera, sorry).
The markings that can't be made out in the pics are as follows:
Top of barrel
FORD(?) CT USA
JULY 4 1905
Left side of barrel
CAL 32-20 W.C.F.
Left side of frame above grips there is a Colt "horse and arrows" logo engraving.
The grips are a greenish/black substance (early plastic?) and are checkered with the word "COLT" and some basic "vines" design around the logo and the base.
I thought this was a Police Positive when I first looked at it, but the year is earlier than I can find PPs made. Colt afficianados, I would appreciate some help on just what it is and what it is worth since my Google-Fu has let me down!
Thanks in advance for what I am sure will be illuminating replies!