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Colt New Service .44-40 Win #5374

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:200.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 - 600.00 USD
Colt New Service .44-40 Win #5374
Vintage large frame double action service revolver chambered for .44 WCF, manufactured in Hartford, CT circa 1900. Features blued finish, 7.5" barrel with two-line address/patent dates, blade front sight, u notched rear sight, smooth trigger, knurled hammer spur, fluted swing out six-shot cylinder, non-shrouded ejector rod, large square butt frame with lanyard loop, and two-piece checkered black (Left panel turned brown from oxidation/handling) hard rubber "COLT" grips. Rampant Colt on left side of frame surrounded by "COLT / NEW SERVICE" forming a circle around the horse, feint with just traces of horse visible. Bore is bright with rifling, scattered areas of light pitting. Blue has turned a brown patina with traces of blue in protected areas, hammer has feint traces of case color Grips are sound with wear to the checkering. Both panels have serial number lightly scratched in. Action is smooth with tight lock-up.Condition is NRA Fair. C&R Firearm.