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Originally Posted by tabs
Grips are from the 1930's Colts and the Blue appears to be too mat for the era leading one to believe the pistola is a refinish as the Bluing of this era was a high polish blue black..
And one trusts U to know that you had better not put 38 spls through that pstola..
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Yes, the grips are a replacement, should be the black gutta percha ones. Not a problem, I have a spare set if needed. The walnut grips are much better for shooting purposes!
No, the blueing is indeed Colt blue. It is a difficult color to photograph and get the correct shade. It has faded a bit over the years but "in the hand" appears to be the correct polish and color. There is one difference however. The top of the frame and the grip/bottom of the frame is done in a matt finish. The previous owner who had owned the piece for many years said it was like that when he bought it. Don't know if it was a special order from Colt or ??. Perhaps a COA from Colt would answer the question.
In any case, it is the nicest/best working 1892-1895 Colt that I have ever handled. These revolvers had a "different" lockwork in that there are two bolts to hold the cylinder in place when firing. One engages when the hammer is pulled back (single or double action) and the other when the trigger is pulled. The actions were a bit fragile and could get out of sorts fairly easily. This type action was replaced when the Police Positive models et. al. came on the scene shortly after the turn of the century.
Yes, .38 Long Colt only, no .38 Specials! Fortunately the .38 Long Colt rounds are back in production for the Cowboy Shooter Association participants.