New Service 45 Colt

gcsod45 · 03-16-2008, 03:36 AM

I recently purchased a revolver from my wife's Uncle that belonged to her grandfather. The markings on the barrel show NEW SERVICE 45 COLT
I have been having trouble locating an approximate date on when this was made due to everything I find shows the serial number of the New Service stopping around 35000 the number on this one is 305839. I am also hoping to find new grips for this revolver. The last pat date on the barrel is July 4th 1905. Any help with info would be appreciated

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hope these help

samuel · 03-16-2008, 03:52 AM

Before you do anything,try and post a picture the way it is and see what results you get.these are collectable.I bet Mooseman can help. sam.

gcsod45 · 03-16-2008, 03:53 AM

Thanks I am new to this forum and still figuring out how to post pics.

oldjarhead · 03-16-2008, 04:06 AM

Send a letter to Colt Manufacturing and they can provide much of the requested information on your pistol; make sure you include the barrel markings and serial number.
The best source of parts is Welcome to Numrich Gun Parts Corp but you may have to keep checking as their inventory is akin to a revolving door.
Your pistol is probably chambered for the .45 Colt (commonly called the .45LC). Value can be in the high hundreds; I've viewed some as high as $2000.
Good luck.
To post pictures I simply copy them and then insert them into the post. It's easier then uploading.
BTW; welcome to G&G.

gcsod45 · 03-16-2008, 04:35 AM

Thanks The wife and I just relooked at the serial number and I made a mistake it is 305839

rfc357 · 03-16-2008, 04:52 AM

Your revolver was manufactured in 1921.

gcsod45 · 03-16-2008, 05:04 AM

I just add url for picture on my original message

rfc357 · 03-16-2008, 09:23 AM

Very nice. Hang on to it!

03-16-2008, 03:36 AM	#1
gcsod45 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Southeast Aridzona Posts: 48 Trader Rating: (0)	New Service 45 Colt I recently purchased a revolver from my wife's Uncle that belonged to her grandfather. The markings on the barrel show NEW SERVICE 45 COLT I have been having trouble locating an approximate date on when this was made due to everything I find shows the serial number of the New Service stopping around 35000 the number on this one is 305839. I am also hoping to find new grips for this revolver. The last pat date on the barrel is July 4th 1905. Any help with info would be appreciated Pictures http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/i...5/DSCF3100.jpg http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/i...5/DSCF3108.jpg http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/i...5/DSCF3116.jpg hope these help Last edited by gcsod45; 03-16-2008 at 05:04 AM.

03-16-2008, 03:53 AM	#3
gcsod45 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Southeast Aridzona Posts: 48 Trader Rating: (0)	Sam Thanks I am new to this forum and still figuring out how to post pics.

03-16-2008, 04:35 AM	#5
gcsod45 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Southeast Aridzona Posts: 48 Trader Rating: (0)	oldjarhead Thanks The wife and I just relooked at the serial number and I made a mistake it is 305839

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03-16-2008, 03:52 AM	#2
samuel Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 5,038 Trader Rating: (0)	Before you do anything,try and post a picture the way it is and see what results you get.these are collectable.I bet Mooseman can help. sam.

03-16-2008, 04:06 AM	#4
oldjarhead Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pottersville, MO Posts: 637 Trader Rating: (0)	Send a letter to Colt Manufacturing and they can provide much of the requested information on your pistol; make sure you include the barrel markings and serial number. The best source of parts is Welcome to Numrich Gun Parts Corp but you may have to keep checking as their inventory is akin to a revolving door. Your pistol is probably chambered for the .45 Colt (commonly called the .45LC). Value can be in the high hundreds; I've viewed some as high as $2000. Good luck. To post pictures I simply copy them and then insert them into the post. It's easier then uploading. BTW; welcome to G&G.

03-16-2008, 04:52 AM	#6
rfc357 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 741 Trader Rating: (0)	Your revolver was manufactured in 1921.

03-16-2008, 05:04 AM	#7
gcsod45 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Southeast Aridzona Posts: 48 Trader Rating: (0)	I just add url for picture on my original message

03-16-2008, 09:23 AM	#8
rfc357 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 741 Trader Rating: (0)	Very nice. Hang on to it!