Antique Colt DA .38 Revolver – Swing-Out Cylinder for sale in Houston Texas

$1,200.00

Antique Colt double action .38 caliber revolver from the mid-1890s, part of Colt’s New Army design era. This is an original, unrefinished example showing age-consistent patina throughout.

The barrel address is worn but correct for the period and reads in full as:

COLT’S PT F.A. MFG. CO.
HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A.
PATENTED AUG. 5, 1884 NOV. 6, 1888 MAR. 5, 1895

Six-shot swing-out cylinder with rear pull Colt-style latch. Cylinder rotates counter-clockwise when cocked (viewed from the rear), which is correct for early Colt double-action revolvers of this period.

Matching internal numbers “9136” observed on the frame and cylinder. The grip frame is drilled and threaded for a lanyard ring (ring not present). Smooth wood grips with normal age-related handling marks.

Details
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Early Double Action (New Army era)
Caliber: .38
Capacity: 6 rounds
Action: Double Action
Cylinder: Swing-out
Latch: Rear pull
Rotation: Counter-clockwise
Era: Antique (pre-1899)

Condition
Overall good antique condition. Finish shows uniform patina with edge wear and surface oxidation consistent with age. Mechanically complete; action report this ad to the administ and cylinder rotates. Bore condition unknown. No modern refinishing observed.

Notes
This revolver is being sold as an antique collectible. Due to age, it should be inspected by a qualified gunsmith prior to any firing.


- Must be legal to own
- No trades
- Will NOT ship
- Meet at Academy in Tomball, TX
- Bill of Sale required
- Must present valid CHL/LTC