COLT 1889 Navy 41 Long Short Colt DA/SA Double Action Revolver 1891 Antique
SOLD FOR: $1,585.00
LSB#: WY240827RL036
Make: Colt
Model: 1889 Navy Revolver
Serial Number: 12591
Year of Manufacture: 1891 (COLT Serial Number Lookup)
Caliber: .41 Colt, Long or Short
Action Type: 6-Shot DA/SA Double Action Revolver with Swing Out Cylinder
Barrel Length: 4 1/2”
Sights/Optics: The front sight is a rounded blade fixed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a “U”-notch integral to the topstrap.
Stock Configuration and Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered wood panels. Each panel has losses at the bottom-rear corner across the indexing pin. There are losses at the bottom-front of each panel, these losses are similar and dark, possibly intentionally applied. The grips otherwise show moderate and even wear with no cracks. Overall, the grips are in Good condition as not original to the gun.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Refinished, assembly numbers match on the frame, crane and cylinder.
Bore Condition: The bore is dark with worn, but visible rifling. There is light-to-moderate erosion and pitting throughout the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 4 or 5 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 95% of its current metal finish. The new finish is generally strong throughout. There are areas with an iridescent coloring. There is evenly scattered light-moderate erosion under the finish. The finish is thinning at some edges. There are scattered nicks, scuffs and scratches, most under the finish. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads are tool marked with usable slots. The markings range from clear to worn and incomplete. Overall, this revolver rates in Fair-plus condition as refinished Antique (see Mechanics).
Mechanics: The cylinder latch spring is missing or broken. This prevents proper testing of the action function. It should be assumed that there are other missing or broken parts. We did not fire this revolver. As with all used firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork, and Accessories: None.
Please forgive any typos, I was educated in California. -Bud
