Colt Model 1892 Double Action Revolver .41 Colt 4½” Pre-1899 Antique 1894
SOLD FOR: $1,675.00
LSB#: LSB250724CX001
Make: Colt’s Patent Fire Arms Manufacturing Co.
Model: Model 1892 Double Action Revolver
Serial Number: 13345
Year of Manufacture: 1894 (per Colt Factory Records) — Pre-1899 Antique
Caliber: .41 Colt (Long or Short)
Action Type: Double-Action Revolver with Swing-Out Cylinder
Markings:
The barrel is marked on the left “COLT. D. A. 41” and on top “COLT’S. P. F. A. MFG. CO. / HARTFORD CT. U.S.A. / PAT. AUG. 5. 84. NOV. 6. 88.” The butt is stamped “13345.” Matching assembly number “129” appears on the crane, frame, and cylinder latch, with the same number faintly repeated under the extractor star. The underside of the cylinder also bears a Colt inspector’s “A.” Factory patent and caliber markings are crisp and correct for the 1894 production period.
Barrel Length: 4½”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a rounded blade integral to the barrel. The rear sight is a notch in the topstrap.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The checkered hard-rubber grips each display the “COLT 1892” medallion with rearing pony motif. Surfaces show light flattening and minor handling wear with no cracks or chips.
Type of Finish: Originally high-polish blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is gray with distinct rifling and scattered light roughness in the grooves. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 7/10.
Overall Condition: This revolver retains approximately 40–45% of its original blue finish, showing scattered thinning and patina consistent with honest carry and age. Case-hardening colors remain faintly visible on the hammer and trigger. Screw heads are serviceable. The markings are crisp and legible throughout.
Mechanics: The cylinder latch, extractor, and double-action trigger all function smoothly. Timing and lock-up are satisfactory. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Our Assessment:
The Colt Model 1892 marked a watershed in revolver design as Colt’s first successful double-action with a swing-out cylinder, a system that set the standard for the next century of service handguns. This early production example from 1894 predates the 1898 legal cutoff, qualifying it as an antique. Chambered for the distinctive .41 Colt cartridge, it bridges the transition between black-powder and smokeless loads and was favored by both civilians and officers seeking a fast-handling revolver with moderate recoil.
Examples such as this one—bearing matching assembly numbers and intact Colt hard-rubber grips—illustrate the formative engineering that led to the later Models 1894 through 1905. The smooth double-action system, patent legends, and early four-line barrel address all speak to Colt’s precision at the dawn of the modern revolver era.
This is a solid, authentic representative of the early Colt New Army & Navy lineage, blending historical importance with genuine frontier-period character. So bid high and bid firm. I encourage you to take a look at the condition of the revolver in our high-quality photos. Good luck with your bid. -K.F.
