The Colt 1851 Navy Revolver is a perfect symbol of Samuel Colt's genius. During this remarkable era, Colt designed some of the most fascinating and famous firearms known to man. He had a passion for firearms like no other. Samuel Colt was at the helm, and his crew was the best at sea. Firearm technology was a swiftly-moving ship in some extremely rough waters. Value can be fairly high, depending on condition.The late 1840s was a great time in American history. To find the actual year of make, go by the factory number.Īgain, these were only made in 1917 and '18. A Colt factory number inside the cylinder crane and on the frame in the same area, AND a US Government issue number stamped on the butt. Uniquely, the Colt 1917 revolvers have TWO serial numbers.
45ACP ammo made with a rim, that allows the cases to be ejected. Later, after the war, commercial ammo called.
However, the cases couldn't be ejected, and a pencil or stick was used to punch them out. To load, two of these clips were dropped in the gun.Įarly guns could not be used without the clips, later guns had "steps" in the chambers to hold a loose round in proper condition so ammo without the clips could be fired.
These guns used a unique "half-moon" clip that held 3 rounds of ammo. 45 ACP auto cartridge as used in the 1911 auto.Ĭolt's version was base on their large New Service revolver. So, Colt and S&W built war-time versions of their large frame revolvers, chambered in the standard. The Model 1917 revolvers were made by both S&W and Colt during WWI.ĭuring WWI, pistols were in heavy demand for trench warfare and we just couldn't make enough 1911 autos. There will be a listing for the Model 1917 Colt revolvers somewhere. Go back to the Blue Book and look around the New Service area.
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