COLT's PERIOD...

Quelques chiffres permettant de situer le Colt en Reenactment!
Date de production, quantité produite, fin de production, etc....

Et pour ceux qui sont "inquiets" de posséder seulement du Cap & Ball, la production de la plus part des grands classiques a cessée en 1873...



Product
The Van Dyke address was found in the Hartford City Direcotry 1873-1874

Handguns percussion
Pre-Production First Model Dragoon, also known as Fluck Dragoon or called Colt's Second Contract Dragoon Revolver

Best estimates state that there are somewhere around 30 to 50 of these ULTRA rare Colts still in existence... far fewer than the elusive Walker Colt. Once referred to as the "Fluck" dragoon, named after the arms collector John Fluck who first recognized this model as a distinct and unique model of dragoon. He had written some decades ago that these guns were made largely of odd Walker Colt parts from failed Walkers... and this theory was accepted for decades... UNTIL RECENTLY... when it was shown and proven without question that these rare dragoons are actually the true successor to the Walker and were also the model that preceded the true Colt First Model Dragoon. After Colt supplied his first contract of 1000 Walker Revolvers, his improved design for his Second Contract in late 1847 was for THIS rare "2nd Contract Dragoon"... (See Monograph by Max Longfield for more data). In addition the parts on these guns were made expressly for this model and were not left overs from the Walker production. The only Walker feature found on these is the die stamp used on some of the early serial numbers.

These Second Contract... or Pre-Production First Models are believed to have been made in a quantity of 1000 guns (contrary to John Fluck's theory that 300 were made... ) Serials are believed to be 2001 to 3000... the gun here shown is THE LAST FLUCK DRAGOON EVER MADE. It is numbered 3,000 on all parts and has period replacement parts from Fluck number 2,784 and 2,223 which have been overstruck with 3,000 or 000... The following parts are twice numbered... barrel and wedge both originally 2,784 and both additionally struck with 3,000), The rammer originally 2,223 is also struck 000, and cylinder overstruck 3000 and 000.

This gun is 100% Fluck Dragoon in all respects. Every part is original Pre-Production First model. The backstrap, trigger guard, frame, arbor, etc... were all shipped from Colt with the number 3,000 on them. These parts bear only the original Colt die struck serial of 3,000. The balance of the parts are from two other Fluck dragoons (presumably guns that failed and were stripped for parts)... these being Fluck (also called 2nd Contract Colt or Pre Production First Model) number 2,784 and 2,223. These parts bear their original Fluck serial numbers as well as the added 3,000 or 000 added when the gun was repaired.

These period replacement parts from the other Fluck Dragoons were re-numbered 3,000 or 000... but not with Colt factory dies. I believe these marks were put there by a military armorer who repaired this gun in the service of the US Dragoons.


1st Model Dragoon Revolver
Production
Year number
1848 1341 - 3999
1849 4000 - 6999
1850 7000 - 7999 some overlap with 2nd Model

1st Model Dragoon Revolver

.44 caliber percussion, 6 shot single action revolver, 7 1/2" half octagon half round barrel, with loading lever
Weight = 4 pounds, 2 ounces
Cylinder engraved with the Texas Rangers against Comanche scene and 6 locking pins at the breech except the early production which has only 1 locking pin, round cylinder stops
Markings on barrel
- ADDRESS SAML COLT, NEW-YORK CITY -
Markings on cylinder
MODEL U.S.M.R. and COLT'S PATENT or
U.S. DRAGOONS AND COLT'S PATENT
Triggerguard is square at back


2nd Model Dragoon Revolver
Production
Year number
1850 8000 - 9499
1851 9000 - 10699 some overlap with 3rd Model

2nd Model Dragoon Revolver

.44 caliber percussion, 6 shot single action revolver, 7 1/2" half octagon half round barrel, with loading lever
Weight = 4 pounds, 2 ounces
Cylinder engraved with the Texas Rangers against Comanche scene and 6 locking pins at the breech, square cylinder stops
Markings on barrel
- ADDRESS SAML COLT, NEW-YORK CITY - or
- ADDRESS SAML COLT NEW-YORK CITY -
Markings on cylinder
MODEL U.S.M.R. and COLT'S PATENT or
U.S. DRAGOONS AND COLT'S PATENT
Triggerguard is square at back
Some 2nd Model Dragoons were fitted with attachable shoulder stock


3rd Model Dragoon Revolver
Production
Year number
1851 10700 - 11999
1852 12000 - 12499
1853 12500 - 13749
1854 13750 - 13999
1855 14000 - 15499
1856 15550 - 16249
1857 16250 - 16499
1858 16500 - 17999
1859 18000 - 18499
1860 18500 - 19099
1861 19100 - 19800

3rd Model Dragoon Revolver

.44 caliber percussion, 6 shot single action revolver, 7 1/2" (at the end of production a few 8") half octagon half round barrel, with loading lever
Weight = 4 pounds, 2 ounces
Cylinder engraved with the Texas Rangers against Comanche scene and 6 locking pins at the breech, square cylinder stops
Markings on barrel
- ADDRESS SAML COLT, NEW-YORK CITY - or
- ADDRESS SAML COLT NEW-YORK CITY -
Markings on cylinder
MODEL U.S.M.R. and COLT'S PATENT or
U.S. DRAGOONS AND COLT'S PATENT
Triggerguard is round at back
Some 3rd Model Dragoons were fitted with attachable shoulder stock

Hartford English Dragoon Revolver
Production
Year number
1854 (or 1853) 1 - ?
1855 ? - ?
1856 ? - ?
1857 ? - 700

Hartford English Dragoon Revolver

.44 caliber percussion, 6 shot single action revolver, 7 1/2" half octagon half round barrel, with loading lever
Weight = 4 pounds, 2 ounces
Cylinder engraved with the Texas Rangers against Comanche scene and 6 locking pins at the breech, square cylinder stops
Markings on barrel
- SAML COLT NEW YORK CITY - or
- SAML COLT NEW-YORK CITY - or
- COL. COLT LONDON
Triggerguard is round at back
Some Dragoons were fitted with attachable shoulder stock



Model 1848 Pocket Revolver or Baby Dragoon
Production
Year number
1847 1 - 1999 (about 100 were produced in Whitneyville)
1848 2000 - 7999
1849 8000 - 11999
1850 and later 12000 - about 15500 (overlap with Model 1849 Pocket)

Model 1848 Pocket Revolver or Baby Dragoon

.31 caliber percussion, 5 shot single action revolver, 3", 4", 5" and 6" octagon barrel, with and without loading lever
Weight = 22 ounces (5" barrel)
Cylinder were found in 4 types
engraved with the Ranger and Indian scene with round stops (up to serial number 9500)
engraved with the Ranger and Indian scene with oval stops (serial number 9500 to 11600)
engraved with the Stagecoach Holdup scene with oval stops (serial number 10400 to 12100)
engraved with the Ranger and Indian scene with rectangualar stops (serial number 11600 to end)
Markings on barrel in two lines
ADDRESS SAML COLT NEW-YORK CITY or
- ADDRESS SAML COLT NEW-YORK CITY -


Model 1849 Pocket Revolver
Production
Year number
1850 12000 (overlap with Baby Dragoon) - 15999
1851 16000 - 24999
1852 25000 - 54999
1853 55000 - 84999
1854 85000 - 99999
1855 100000 - 109999
1856 110000 - 129999
1857 130000 - 139999
1858 140000 - 149999
1859 150000 - 159999
1860 160000 - 183999
1861 184000 - 196999
1862 197000 - 222999
1863 223000 - 249999
1864 250000 - 269999
1865 270000 - 279999
1866 280000 - 289999
1867 290000 - 299999
1868 300000 - 309999
1869 310000 - 319999
1870 320000 - 324999
1871 325000 - 329999
1872 330000 - 330999
1873 and later 331000 - ? to about 340000

Model 1849 Pocket Revolver

.31 caliber percussion, 5 or 6 shot single action revolver, 3", 4", 5" and 6" octagon barrel, with and without loading lever
Weight = 24 ounces (4" barrel), 27 ounces (6" barrel)
Cylinder engraved with the Stagecoach Holdup scene
Markings on barrel in two lines
- ADDRESS SAML COLT NEW-YORK CITY - serial range up to 187000 or
- ADDRRESS SAML COLT NEW YORK CITY - same serial range or
- ADDRESS SAML COLT HARTFORD CT. - serial range about 164000 to 340000 or
- ADDRESS COL. COLT. LONDON on verv few Hartford made revolvers
or in one ligne
ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S.AMERICA serial range 187000 to 340000


London Model 1849 Pocket Revolver
Production
Year number
1853 1 - 999
1854 1000 - 4999
1855 5000 - 8999
1856 and 1857 9000 - 11000

London Model 1849 Pocket Revolver

.31 caliber percussion, 5 or 6 shot single action revolver, 3", 4", 5" and 6" octagon barrel,
Weight = 25 ounces (5" barrel)
Cylinder engraved with the Stagecoach Holdup scene
Markings on barrel in two lines
- COL. COLT LONDON - serial range 1 to 265 or
- SAML COLT LONDON - or
- ADDRESS SAML COLT LONDON -


Model 1851 Navy or Belt Revolver
Production
Year number
1850 1 - 2499
1851 2500 - 9999
1852 10000 - 19999
1853 20000 - 34999
1854 35000 - 39999
1855 40000 - 44999
1856 45000 - 64999
1857 65000 - 84999
1858 85000 - 89999
1859 90000 - 92999
1860 93000 - 97999
1861 98000 - 117999
1862 118000 - 131999
1863 132000 - 174999
1864 175000 - 179999
1865 180000 - 184999
1866 185000 - 199999
1867 200000 - 203999
1868 204000 - 206999
1869 207000 - 209999
1870 210000 - 211999
1871 212000 - 213999
1872 214000 - 214999
1873 215000 - 215348

No.49860 was distributed by the Kansas Central Committee to N. King

No.50400 was distributed by the Kansas Central Committee to A. Curtis

No.50966 was distributed by the Kansas Central Committee to J.B. May

No. 204685 with ivory prips is considered as one of Wild Bill Hickock's guns

In the Records of Arms disbursed by the Central COmmittéé (Kansas 1858) figures several Colt revolvers with serial numbers. Unfortunately the models are not stated but most probably it was the 1851 Model. See on my home page American History, Civil War, Records of Arms ....

Model 1851 Navy or Belt Revolver

.36 caliber percussion (few experimental pistols in .40 caliber), 6 shot single action revolver, 7 1/2" octagon barrel (longer or shorter barrels are known
Weight = 2 pounds, 10 ounces
Cylinder engraved with the Navy Battle scene
Markings on barrel
- ADDRESS SAML. COLT NEW-YORK CITY - or
- ADDRESS SAML. COLT HARTFORD CT. - or
- ADDRESS COL. SAML. COLT NEW-YORK U.S.AMERICA -
- ADDRESS COL. COLT LONDON -
1st Model squareback from 1 to about 1250
2nd Model squareback from about 1250 to about 4200
3rd Model (small rounded oval triggerguard) from about 4200 to about 85000
4th Model (large rounded oval triggerguard) from about 85000 to end


London Model 1851 Navy or Belt Revolver
Production
Year number
1853 1 - 3999
1854 4000 - 14999
1855 15000 - 40999
1856 41000 - about 42000

London Model 1851 Navy or Belt Revolver

.36 caliber percussion, 6 shot single action revolver, 7 1/2" octagon barrel
Weight = 2 pounds, 10 ounces
Cylinder engraved with the Navy Battle scene
Markings on barrel
- ADDRESS COL. COLT LONDON -
- ADDRRESS SAML COLT NEW-YORK CITY - marked on few revolver under serial number range 500


Model 1855 Sidehammer Pocket Revolver .28 caliber
Production
Year number
1855 1 - 4999
1856 5000 - 14999
1857 15000 - 17999
1858 18000 - 19999
1859 20000 - 21999
1860 22000 - 25999
1861 26000 - ? around 28000

Model 1855 Sidehammer Pocket Revolver .28 caliber

.28 (.265 but called .28) caliber percussion, 6 shot round cylinder,
3 1/2" octagon barrel
Weight = 17 ounces (octagon barrel)
Cylinder stamped PAT. SEPT. 10th 1850 or PATENTED SEPT. 10th 1850 and engraved
with the Cabin and Indian Fight scene (only octagon barrels) or
with the Stagecoach Holdup scene (only round barrel)
Some fluted cylinders are known with round and octagon barrel
Markings on barrel in two lines
Production for the .28 and .31 model was about 44000.
COLT PATENT ADDRESS SAML COLT HARTFORD CT. U.S.A. or
COLT PT 1855 ADDRESS COL. COLT HARTFORD CT. U.S.A. or
ADDRESS COL. COLT NEW-YORK U.S.A.
ADDRESS COL. COLT LONDON


Model 1855 Sidehammer Pocket Revolver .31 caliber
Production
Year number
1860 1 - 999
1861 1000 - 4299
1862 4300 - 5999
1863 6000 - 7999
1864 8000 - 8999
1865 9000 - 9999
1866 10000 - 10999
1867 11000 - 11999
1868 12000 - 12999
1869 13000 - 13999
1870 14000 - ? Production ended in 1873

Model 1855 Sidehammer Pocket Revolver .31 caliber

.31 caliber percussion, 6 shot round cylinder,
3 1/2" octagon and round barrel and 4 1/2" round barrel
Weight = 17 ounces (octagon barrel), 16 ounces (3 1/2" round), 16 1/2 ounces (4 1/2"round)
Cylinder stamped PAT. SEPT. 10th 1850 or PATENTED SEPT. 10th 1850 and engraved
with the Cabin and Indian Fight scene (only octagon barrels) or
with the Stagecoach Holdup scene (only round barrel)
Some fluted cylinders are known with round and octagon barrel
Markings on barrel in two lines
Production for the .28 and .31 model was about 44000.
COLT PATENT ADDRESS SAML COLT HARTFORD CT. U.S.A. or
COLT PT 1855 ADDRESS COL. COLT HARTFORD CT. U.S.A. or
ADDRESS COL. COLT NEW-YORK U.S.A.
ADDRESS COL. COLT LONDON


Model 1860 Army Revolver
Production
Year number
1860 1 - 1999
1861 2000 - 24999
1862 25000 - 84999
1863 85000 - 149999
1864 150000 - 152999
1865 153000 - 155999
1866 156000 - 161999
1867 162000 - 169999
1868 170000 - 176999
1869 177000 - 184999
1870 185000 - 189999
1871 190000 - 197999
1872 198000 - 198999
1873 199000 - 200500

Model 1860 Army Revolver

.44 caliber percussion, 6 shot round cylinder,
about 4000 were manufactured with full fluted cylinder up to serial number 8000 but some pistols with fluted cylinder and higher numbers are known
7 1/2" and 8" round barrel a few 6" barrel and a few longer barrel are reported
Weight = 2 pounds, 10 ounces
Cylinder stamped PAT. SEPT. 10th 1850 or PATENTED SEPT. 10th 1850 and with the Navel Engagement scene
Markings on barrel
- ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S.AMERICA - or
- ADDRESS SAML COLT HARTFORD CT. - or
- ADDRESS COL. COLT LONDON -


Model 1861 Navy Revolver
Production
Year number
1861 1 - 4599
1862 4600 - 9999
1863 10000 - 16999
1864 17000 - 24999
1865 25000 - 27999
1866 28000 - 29999
1867 30000 - 30999
1868 31000 - 32999
1869 33000 - 33999
1870 34000 - 34999
1871 35000 - 35999
1872 36000 - 36999
1873 37000 - 38843

Model 1861 Navy Revolver

.36 caliber percussion, 6 shot round cylinder,
about 100 were manufactured with fluted cylinder and all of them under serial number 4800
7 1/2" round barrel
Weight = 2 pounds, 10 ounces
Cylinder stamped PAT. SEPT. 10th 1850 and with the Navel Engagement scene
Markings on barrel
ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S.AMERICA or
Between serial number 11000 and 14000 pistols with attachable shoulder stock are known
A limited number of these revolvers were sold through Colt's London Agency


Model 1862 Police and Model 1862 Pocket Navy
Production
Year number
1861 1 - 8499
1862 8500 - 14999
1863 15000 - 25999
1864 26000 - 28999
1865 29000 - 31999
1866 32000 - 34999
1867 35000 - 36999
1868 37000 - 39999
1869 40000 - 41999
1870 42000 - 43999
1871 44000 - 44999
1872 45000 - 45999
1873 46000 - 47000

It is estimated that 60% of the production were the Police Model and 40% were the Pocket Navy
Model 1862 Police

.36 caliber percussion, 5 shot rebated, partial fluted cylinder, 3 1/2", 4 1/2", 5 1/2" or 6 1/2" round barrel
Weight = 26 ounces (6 1/2" barrel)
Cylinder stamped PAT. SEPT. 10th 1850
Markings on barrel
ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S.AMERICA or
ADDRESS SAML COLT
HARTFORD CT. or
ADDRESS COL. COLT
LONDON

Model 1862 Pocket Pistol or 1862 Pocket Navy Pistol

.36 caliber percussion, 5 shot rebated full cylinder, 4 1/2", 5 1/2" or 6 1/2" octagon barrel
Weight = 28 ounces (6 1/2" barrel), 25 ounces (4 1/2" barrel)
Cylinder stamped PAT. SEPT. 10th 1850
Somes pistols were manufactured with the London barrel addresse no Hartford address was used
Markings on barrel
ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S.AMERICA or
ADDRESS COL. COLT
LONDON


Handguns conversions


Colt 1849 Pocket Model conversions

1849 Pocket, .38 r.f. caliber, 4 1/2" barrel, left side

Conversion of 1849 Pocket Model from percussion to .38 r.f. caliber, five shot, 4 1/2" octagonal barrel, altered from 1873 to 1875. There would be only 4000 pieces in .38 r.f. caliber. Markings on barrel.
ADDRESS COL.SAM COLT NEW YORK US AMERICA and on left frame
PAT.JOLY.25.1871 PAT JULY2.1872


Colt 1851 Navy Model conversions

Colt 1860 Army Model conversions

Colt 1861 Navy Model conversions

Model 1862 Police and Model 1862 Pocket Navy Conversions
Production in a special serial range
Year number
1873 1 - 1999
1874 2000 - 6999
1875 7000 - 19000

Overlap with serial range of Model 1849 and Pocket Navy Model 1862. The conversions were all completed from about 1873 to 1880 and did not exceded more than about 25000 revolvers


4 1/2" Octagon Barrel Model

.38 r.f. caliber, 5 shot, 4 1/2" octagon barrel of the Pocket Navy type
Cylinder with the Stagecoach Holdup scene
Markings on barrel
ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S.AMERICA
Markings on frame left in two lines
COLTS Patent or
PAT. JULY. 25, 1871. PAT. JULY. 2, 1872
about 4000 were manufactured from 1873 to 1875 within the special serial range of the 1862 Police and Pocket Navy Model


Round Barrel Pocket Navy Model with Ejector

.38 r.f. and .38 centerfire caliber, 5 shot rebated round cylinder, 4 1/2", 5 1/2" or 6 1/2" round barrel (altered from the octagon percussion barrel, loading lever assembly were plugged but the machined loading lug cutout on the right side was left open
Cylinder with the Stagecoach Holdup scene
Markings on barrel
COLT'S PT.F.A.MFG.CO HARTFORD CT.U.S.A.
Markings on frame left in two lines
COLTS Patent or
- PAT. JULY. 25, 1871 -
- PAT. JULY. 2, 1872 -
about 2000 were manufactured from 1873 to 1875 within the special serial range of the 1862 Police and Pocket Navy Model


Model 1862 Police/ Pocket Navy with Ejector

.38 r.f. or .38 centerfire caliber, 5 shot rebated round cylinder, 4 1/2", 5 1/2" or 6 1/2" round barrel, loading lever assembly were plugged but the loading cutout traversely through the breech end of the lug was not altered
Cylinder with the Stagecoach Holdup scene
Markings on barrel
ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S.AMERICA
Markings on frame left in two lines
COLTS Patent or
- PAT. JULY. 25, 1871 -
- PAT. JULY. 2, 1872 - or
- PAT. SEPT 19. 1871 -
- PAT. JULY. 2. 1872 -
about 6500 were manufactured from 1873 to 1875 within the special serial range of the 1862 Police and Pocket Navy Model or in the normal serial range of the 1862 Police and Pocket Navy Model


Round (Cartridge) Barrel Model with Ejector

.38 r.f. or .38 centerfire caliber, 5 shot rebated round cylinder, 4 1/2", 5 1/2" or 6 1/2" round barrel specially made for cartridge revolver, no loading lever or bullet set cut out
Cylinder with the Stagecoach Holdup scene
Markings on barrel
COLT'S PT.F.A.MFG.CO HARTFORD CT.U.S.A.
Markings on frame left in two lines
COLTS Patent or
- PAT. JULY. 25, 1871 -
- PAT. JULY. 2, 1872 -
about 6500 were manufactured from 1873 to 1875 within the special serial range of the 1862 Police and Pocket Navy Model or in the normal serial range of the 1862 Police and Pocket Navy Model

3 1/2" Round (Cartridge) Barrel Model

.38 r.f. or .38 centerfire caliber, 5 shot rebated round cylinder, 3 1/2" round barrel specially made for cartridge revolver, no loading lever or bullet set cut out
Cylinder with the Stagecoach Holdup scene
Markings on barrel
COLT'S PT.F.A.MFG.CO HARTFORD CT.U.S.A.
Markings on frame left in two lines
COLTS Patent or
- PAT. JULY. 25, 1871 -
- PAT. JULY. 2, 1872 -
about 6000 were manufactured from 1873 to 1880 within the special serial range of the 1862 Police and Pocket Navy Model or in percussion Model 1849 serial range from 274000 to 328000


Handguns  Cartridge


Model 1871-72 44 Open Top Frontier" Rimfire Revolvers
Production
Year number
1871 1 - ?
18?? ? - about 7000

.44 r.f. (centerfire are known but not factory made), 6 shot round cylinder, 7 1/2" and a few 8" round with ejector
Cylinder with the Naval Engagement scene
Markings on barrel
- ADRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA - or
COLT'S PT.F.A.MFG.CO HARTFORD CT.U.S.A. (at the end of production)
Markings on frame left
COLTS Patent or
- PAT. JULY. 25, 1871 -
- PAT. JULY. 2, 1872 -


Model Single Action Army Model Revolver
Production
Year number
1873 1 - 199
1874 200 - 14999
1875 15000 - 21999
1876 22000 - 32999
1877 33000 - 40999
1878 41000 - 48999
1879 49000 - 52999
1880 53000 - 61999
1881 62000 - 72999
1882 73000 - 84999
1883 85000 - 101999
1884 102000 - 113999
1885 114000 - 116999
1886 117000 - 118999
1887 119000 - 124999
1888 125000 - 127999
1889 128000 - 129999
1890 130000 - 135999
1891 136000 - 143999
1892 144000 - 148999
1893 149000 - 153999
1894 154000 - 158999
1895 159000 - 162999
1896 163000 - 167999
1897 168000 - 174999
1898 175000 - 181999
1899 182000 - 191999
1900 192000 - 202999
The so called pre war production ended 1940 at 357859


Model Single Action Army Model Revolver


various calibers, 6 shot partial fluted cylinder, 3", 4 3/3", 5 1/2" and 7 1/2" round barrels are standardand but barrel length were from 2" to 16"
Cylinder with the Naval Engagement scene
Markings on barrel
+ COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. Co. HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A. + or
COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. Co. HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A. (standard for 5 1/2" barrels) or
COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. Co./HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A. (standard for 4 3/4" or less barrels) or
COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. Co. HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A. DEPOT 14 PALL MALL LONDON (standard fo 5 1/2" barrels or more) or
COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. Co./HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A. DEPOT 14 PALL MALL LONDON (standard fo 4 3/4" or less barrels)
Markings on frame left
COLTS Patent or
- PAT. JULY. 25, 1871 -
- PAT. JULY. 2, 1872 -


Major purchaser of Colt's Buntline Special Revolvers (serial numbers 28802, 28803, 28805, 28806, 28807, 28809, 28810, 28811, 28812, 28815, 28816, 28818, 28819, 28833, 28823, 28824, 28826, 28830) 3 were in 10", 1 in 12" and 11 in 16" shipped between November 1876 and May 1884. Two of them were in .44-40 caliber and the others in .45 caliber.


Single Action Revolver Bisley Model


various calibers, 6 shot, various barrel length 7 1/2" was standard
Numbered within the SAA serial number range.
The production was approximately 44350 most in serial number range 156300 to 331960 (1915)
Markings on barrel
COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. Co. HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A.