Colt

Name
Colt

Street
Van Dyke

Town
Hartford

State
Connecticut

From

To

1847/1848 1899

Patent

Date

Remarks

Contract

for

Product
The Van Dyke address was found in the Hartford City Directory 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 PreProduction 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 renumbered 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. Fluck Dragoon, right side

1st Model Dragoon Revolver

Production
Year
1848 1849 1850

number
1341 - 3999 4000 - 6999 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 1st Model,left side right side

2nd Model Dragoon Revolver

Production
Year
1850 1851

number
8000 - 9499 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 Civilian Dragoon, left side right side for Milice of Massachusetts, right side

3rd Model Dragoon Revolver

Production
Year
1851 1852 1853 1854 1855 1856 1857 1858 1859 1860 1861

number
10700 - 11999 12000 - 12499 12500 - 13749 13750 - 13999 14000 - 15499 15550 - 16249 16250 - 16499 16500 - 17999 18000 - 18499 18500 - 19099 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 3rd Model, left side 3rd Model, right side other 3rd Model, right side

Hartford English Dragoon Revolver

Production
Year
1854 (or 1853) 1855 1856 1857

number
1-? ?-? ?-? ? - 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
1847 1848 1849 1850 and later

number
1 - 1999 (about 100 were produced in Whitneyville) 2000 - 7999 8000 - 11999 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 -

1848 Pocket "Baby Dragoon", 3" barrel, left side right side 1848 Pocket "Baby Dragoon", 6" barrel, left side right side

Model 1849 Pocket Revolver

Production
Year
1850 1851 1852 1853 1854 1855 1856 1857 1858 1859 1860 1861 1862 1863 1864 1865 1866 1867 1868 1869

number
12000 (overlap with Baby Dragoon) - 15999 16000 - 24999 25000 - 54999 55000 - 84999 85000 - 99999 100000 - 109999 110000 - 129999 130000 - 139999 140000 - 149999 150000 - 159999 160000 - 183999 184000 - 196999 197000 - 222999 223000 - 249999 250000 - 269999 270000 - 279999 280000 - 289999 290000 - 299999 300000 - 309999 310000 - 319999

1870 1871 1872 1873 and later

320000 - 324999 325000 - 329999 330000 - 330999 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 very few Hartford made revolvers or in one ligne ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S.AMERICA serial range 187000 to 340000

1849 Pocket, 4" barrel, left side 1849 Pocket, 5" barrel, left side 1849 Pocket, 5" barrel, left side, other one right side 1849 Pocket, 6" barrel, left side 1849 Pocket, 6" barrel, right side

London Model 1849 Pocket Revolver

Production
Year
1853 1854 1855 1856 and 1857

number
1 - 999 1000 - 4999 5000 - 8999 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
1850 1851 1852 1853 1854 1855 1856 1857 1858 1859 1860 1861 1862

number
1 - 2499 2500 - 9999 10000 - 19999 20000 - 34999 35000 - 39999 40000 - 44999 45000 - 64999 65000 - 84999 85000 - 89999 90000 - 92999 93000 - 97999 98000 - 117999 118000 - 131999

1863 1864 1865 1866 1867 1868 1869 1870 1871 1872 1873

132000 - 174999 175000 - 179999 180000 - 184999 185000 - 199999 200000 - 203999 204000 - 206999 207000 - 209999 210000 - 211999 212000 - 213999 214000 - 214999 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 COmmitt (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

1851 Navy, 7 1/2" barrel No. 210422 manufactured in 1870, left side same, right side Thanks to Herman for the pics of this 1851 number 118903 (4th generation of the very early of 1862) from bottom grips down-side dowt-left left side left side closer look grip left grip left closer right side serial number detached loading lever close frame frame front front lever open again left side number on barrel number on cylinder again cylinder number on cylinder pin barrel-top

London Model 1851 Navy or Belt Revolver

Production
Year
1853 1854 1855 1856

number
1 - 3999 4000 - 14999 15000 - 40999 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
1855 1856 1857 1858 1859 1860 1861

number
1 - 4999 5000 - 14999 15000 - 17999 18000 - 19999 20000 - 21999 22000 - 25999 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

.28 caliber percussion, 5 shot single action revolver .28 cal., left side .28 cal., right side

Model 1855 Sidehammer Pocket Revolver .31 caliber

Production
Year
1860 1861 1862 1863 1864 1865 1866 1867 1868 1869 1870

number
1 - 999 1000 - 4299 4300 - 5999 6000 - 7999 8000 - 8999 9000 - 9999 10000 - 10999 11000 - 11999 12000 - 12999 13000 - 13999 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

.31 caliber percussion, 5 shot single action Model 1855 Sidehammer Pocket Revolver .31 cal., left side .31 cal., right side

Model 1860 Army Revolver

Production
Year
1860 1861 1862 1863 1864 1865 1866 1867 1868

number
1 - 1999 2000 - 24999 25000 - 84999 85000 - 149999 150000 - 152999 153000 - 155999 156000 - 161999 162000 - 169999 170000 - 176999

1869 1870 1871 1872 1873

177000 - 184999 185000 - 189999 190000 - 197999 198000 - 198999 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 -

1860 Army, 8" barrel, left side 1860 Army, 8" barrel, right side .44 caliber percussion, 6 shot single action Model 1860 Army Revolver, 7 1/2" or 8" round barrel, fluted cylinder (production was about 4000) 1860 Army, 8" barrel, left side 1860 Army, 8" barrel, right side cylinder left side cylinder right side top

Model 1861 Navy Revolver

Production
Year
1861

number
1 - 4599

1862 1863 1864 1865 1866 1867 1868 1869 1870 1871 1872 1873

4600 - 9999 10000 - 16999 17000 - 24999 25000 - 27999 28000 - 29999 30000 - 30999 31000 - 32999 33000 - 33999 34000 - 34999 35000 - 35999 36000 - 36999 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 .36 caliber percussion, 6 shot single action Model 1861 Navy Revolver, 7 1/2" round barrel, 1861 Navy, 7 1/2" barrel Frame no ?23 (probably under 1000 = 1861), triggerguard and grip no. 26040 (1865) I.P. stamped and barrel no 21797 (1864), left side same, right side No 30702 I.P.N. stamped, manufactured in 1867, on cylinder english inspection marks (crown with V) and english definitive plackpowder proof (Crown with GP)

left side same, right side

Model 1862 Police and Model 1862 Pocket Navy

Production
Year
1861 1862 1863 1864 1865 1866 1867 1868 1869 1870 1871 1872 1873

number
1 - 8499 8500 - 14999 15000 - 25999 26000 - 28999 29000 - 31999 32000 - 34999 35000 - 36999 37000 - 39999 40000 - 41999 42000 - 43999 44000 - 44999 45000 - 45999 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

1862 Police, 4 1/2", left side 1862 Police, 4 1/2", right side 1862 Police, 6 1/2" barrel, left side

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 Some pistols were manufactured with the London barrel address no Hartford address was used Markings on barrel ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S.AMERICA or ADDRESS COL. COLT LONDON

1862 Pocket Pistol "Navy", 5 1/2" barrel, left side right side 1862 Pocket Pistol "Navy", 6 1/2" barrel, left side

Handguns percussion experimental

.36 caliber percussion, 6 shot single action revolver, fluted cylindr, 6" octagon barrel Model 1849 frame image

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 1849 Pocket, .38 r.f. caliber, 4 1/2" barrel, left side 1849 Pocket, .38 r.f. caliber, 3 1/2" barrel, left side

Colt 1851 Navy Model conversions

1851 Navy, .41 centerfire caliber, converted from .36 percussion, left side 1851 Navy, .38 centerfire caliber, left side 1851 Navy, .38 centerfire caliber, right side

Colt 1860 Army Model conversions

1860 Army, .44 Richards conversion, left side 1860 Army, .44 Richards conversion, right side

Colt 1861 Navy Model conversions

1861 Navy conversion .38 r.f. caliber , left side 1861 Navy conversion.38 r.f. claiber, right side

Model 1862 Police and

Model 1862 Pocket Navy Conversions

Production in a special serial range
Year
1873 1874 1875

number
1 - 1999 2000 - 6999 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 exceed 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

Colt Model 1862 Police 1862 Police, .38 r.f. caliber, 4 1/2" barrel, right side Colt Model 1862 Pocket Navy 1862 Pocket Navy, .38 r.f. caliber, 4 1/2" barrel, right side

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

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

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

.38 centerfire caliber, left side

Handguns that accepted cartridges

Model 1871-72 .44 Open Top Frontier" Rimfire Revolvers
Production
Year
1871 18??

number
1-? ? - 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 .44 r.f. caliber, left side right side

Model Single Action Army Model Revolver

Production
Year
1873 1874 1875 1876 1877 1878 1879 1880 1881 1882 1883 1884 1885 1886 1887 1888 1889 1890 1891 1892 1893

number
1 - 199 200 - 14999 15000 - 21999 22000 - 32999 33000 - 40999 41000 - 48999 49000 - 52999 53000 - 61999 62000 - 72999 73000 - 84999 85000 - 101999 102000 - 113999 114000 - 116999 117000 - 118999 119000 - 124999 125000 - 127999 128000 - 129999 130000 - 135999 136000 - 143999 144000 - 148999 149000 - 153999

1894 1895 1896 1897 1898 1899 1900

154000 - 158999 159000 - 162999 163000 - 167999 168000 - 174999 175000 - 181999 182000 - 191999 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 standard and 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.

.45 cal. 2nd year production, left side same, right side 1873 3rd year production, right side .38-40 caliber, 4 3/4" barrel, left side same, right side

1873 .41 cal., right side .45 caliber, 4 3/4" barrel, left side same, right side .45 caliber, 5 1/2" barrel, left side same, right side

Model Single Action Army Flattop Target Model Revolver

various calibers, 6 shot, various barrel length 7 1/2" was standard Numbered within the SAA serial number range. The production was approximately 925 most in serial number range 127000 to 162000 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. DEPOT 14 PALL MALL LONDON

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. .32-20 caliber,left side same, right side .32-20 caliber, 7 1/2" barrel, left side same, right side

Bisley Flattop Target Model Revolver

various calibers, 6 shot, various barrel length 7 1/2" was standard Numbered within the SAA serial number range. The production was approximately 976 most in serial number range 156300 to

325000 (1913) 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. DEPOT 14 PALL MALL LONDON

1st Model Deringer

.41 short r.f. caliber, 2 1/2" barrel Numbered from 1 to ?, production was approximately 6500, manufactured from 1870 to about 1890 Markings on barrel COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. Co. HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A. NO1 1st Model Deringer, left side

2nd Model Deringer

.41 short r.f. caliber, 2 1/2" barrel Same serial number range as the 1st Model Deringer, production was about 9000, manufactured from 1870 to about 1890 Markings on barrel ADDRESS COL. COLT HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A. (on the first two hundred pistols) COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. Co. HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A. NO2 2nd Model Deringer, right side

3rd Model Thuer Deringer

.41 short r.f. caliber, Numbered from 1 to ?, production was approximately 45000, manufactured from 1875 to the 1920s Markings on barrel - COLT COLT FIRE ARMS CO. 14 PALL MALL LONDON (sold through the London Agency) 3rd Model Thur Deringer, left side 3rd Model Thur Deringer, left side, ohter one 3rd Model Thur Deringer, right side, ohter one

Cloverleaf House Model Revolver

Production
Year
1871 1872 1873 1874 1875 1876

number
1 - 3999 4000 - 4999 5000 - 5999 6000 - 7199 7200 - 9599 9600 - 9952

Cloverleaf House Model Revolver

.41 short r.f. caliber, 4 shots, 1 1/2" and 3" round barrel. For the 5 shot variation see House Model Revolver 1871 Markings on barrel COLT'S HOUSE PISTOL HARTFORT CT. U.S.A. or COLTS PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A. left side right side

House Model Revolver 1871

.41 short r.f. caliber, 5 shot cylinder, 2 5/8" round barrel, manufactured from 1871 to 1876 within the Cloverleaf serial number range

left side right side

Open Top Pocket Model Revolver "Old Line"

Production
Year
1871 1872 1873 1874 1875 1876 1877

number
1 - 2999 3000 - 5999 6000 - 7499 7500 - 47999 48000 - 84999 85000 - 94900 95000 - 114200

Open Top Pocket Model Revolver "Old Line"

.22 short and long r.f., 7 shot single action, spur trigger, 2 3/8" or 2 7/8" round barrel sold for $3 in 1882 Markings on barrel COLTS PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A. (the O of CO. is sometimes underligned) left side right side nickel plated, left side nickel plated, right side nickel plated with rare ejector, left side nickel plated with rare ejector, right side

New Line 22 Caliber Revolver

Production
Year
1873 1874 1875 1876

number
1 - 4499 4500 - 8999 9000 - 12999 13000 - 42999

1877

43000 - 55343

New Line 22 Caliber Revolver

.22 short and long r.f., 7 shot single action, 2 1/4" barrel, spur trigger sold for $4 in 1882 Markings on barrel COLTS PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A.

1st Model
Short fluted cylinder (serial range 1 to 16000) .22 Model 1, left side .22 Model 1, right side .22 Model 1, left side, nickel plated .22 Model 1, right side, nickel plated

2nd Model
Long fluted cylinder (serial range from 16000 to end) .22 Model 2, left side .22 Model 2, right side

New Line 30 Caliber Revolver

Production
Year
1874 1875 1876

number
1 - 1499 1500 - 9199 9200 - 10956

New Line 30 Caliber Revolver

.30 short and long r.f., 5 shot single action, long fluted cylinder, spur trigger 1 3/4" or 2 1/4" round barrel, the longer barrel was standard, sold for $6 in 1882 Markings on barrel COLTS PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A. (O of CO. is underligned until serial no 7000) left side right side

New Line 32 Caliber Revolver

Production
Year
1873 1874 1875 1876 1877 1878 1879 1880 1881 1882 1883 1884

number
1 - 2099 2100 - 8799 8800 - 9999 10000 - 12999 13000 - 13999 14000 - 14999 15000 - 15999 16000 - 16999 17000 - 17999 18000 - 18999 19000 - 19999 20000 - about 22000

New Line 32 Caliber Revolver

.32 short and long r.f. and centerfire, 5 shot single action, spur trigger, 2 1/4" and 4" round barrel sold for $8 in 1882 Markings on barrel COLTS PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A. or COLT NEW 32.

1st Model
Short fluted cylinder (serial range 1 to 10000), 2 1/4" barrel Model 1, left side Model 1, right side

2nd Model
Long fluted cylinder (serial range from 10000 to end), 2 1/4" and 4" barrel Model 2, left side Model 2, right side

New Line 38 Caliber Revolver

Production
Year
1874 1875 1876 1877 1877 1879 1880

number
1 - 499 500 - 5799 5800 - 5999 6000 - 6999 7000 - 8999 9000 - 10999 11000 - 12516

New Line 38 Caliber Revolver

.38 short and long r.f. and centerfire, 5 shot single action, spur trigger, sold for $9 in 1882 Markings on barrel COLTS PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A. or COLT NEW 38.

1st Model
Short fluted cylinder (serial range 1 to 3200), 2 1/4" round barrel .38 r.f. cal. Model 1, left side, 2 1/4" barrel .38 r.f. cal. Model 1, right side, 2 1/4" barrel

2nd Model
Long fluted cylinder (serial range from 3200 to end), 2 1/4" or 4" round barrel .38 r.f. cal. Model 2, left side, 2 1/4" barrel

New Line 41 Caliber Revolver

Production
Year
1874 1875 1876 1877 1877 1879

number
1 - 999 1000 - 3199 3200 - 6999 7000 - 8999 9000 - 9999 10000 - 10702

New Line 41 Caliber Revolver

.41 short and long r.f. and centerfire, 5 shot single action, spur trigger, sold for $10 in 1882 Markings on barrel COLTS PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A. or COLT NEW 41.

1st Model
Short fluted cylinder, serial number rang 1 to 3200, 2 1/4" round barrel My friend was paying a fortune for this Colt in excellent condition with no pittings. Thanks for the pics, Dirk. 1st Model, left side 1st Model, right side

2nd Model
Long fluted cylinder, serial number range from 3200 to end, 2 1/4" or 4" round barrel

2nd Model, left side Comparison of size of the new line revolver, thanks Dirk .30, .32, .38, and .41 caliber, left side

New House Model Revolver

Production
Year
1880 1881 1882 1883 1884 1884 1885

number
10300 - 10999 11000 - 13499 13500 - 14999 15000 - 16999 17000 - 19999 20000 - 22999 23000 - about 25700

New House Model Revolver

.38 and .41 short and long centerfire, 5 shot single action, spur trigger, 2 1/2" barrel Production is estimated at 4000. The serial number range 10300 - 12500 was in the same range as the New Line .32, .38 and .41 The serial number range 12500 - 21500 was in the same range as the Police Model and the .32 New Line The serial number range 21500 to end was in the same range as the Police Model Markings on barrel COLTS PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A. or COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A. DEPOT 14, PALL MALL LONDON

.38 caliber centerfire, left side same, right side

New Police Model Revolver

Production
Year
1882 1883 1884 1885 1886

number
14450 - 14999 15000 - 16999 17000 - 19999 20000 - 22999 23000 - 25700

New Police Model Revolver

.32 , .38 and .41 short and long centerfire, 5 shot single action, spur trigger, 4 1/2", 5" and 6" round barrel with ejector or 2 1/4" round barrel without ejector The production is estimated at 3500 to 4000 serial number in the New Line and House Model Markings on barrel NEW POLICE 32 or COLT NEW 32 or NEW POLICE 38 or COLT NEW 38 or NEW POLICE 41 or COLT NEW 41 .38 r.f. caliber New Police, left side .38 r.f. caliber New Police, right side

Lightning Model and Thunderer Model

Production
Year
1877

number
1 - 2999

1878 1879 1880 1881 1882 1883 1884 1885 1886 1887 1888 1889 1890 1891 1892 1893 1894 1895 1896 1897 1898 1899 1900

3000 - 13499 13500 - 18999 19000 - 27999 28000 - 33999 34000 - 39999 40000 - 47999 48000 - 51499 51500 - 53999 53000 - 57499 57500 - 62699 62700 - 72499 72500 - 73499 73500 - 80499 80500 - 85399 85400 - 88999 89000 - 94999 95000 - 96999 97000 - 101699 101700 - 105199 105200 - 107499 107500 - 111499 111500 - 115499 115500 - 122699

Same serial number range for the both models. The production ended in 1909 at about 166849

Lightning Model
.38 caliber long and short Colt, 6 shot double action Lightning Model various barrel lengths sold for $16 in 1882 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./DEPOT 14. PALL MALL LONDON Lightning, 4" barrel, left side same, right side

Thunderer Model
.41 caliber long and short Colt, 6 shot double action sold for $17 in 1882

The number 11922 was one of Billy the Kid's guns. When he died on July 13, 1881 his mexican girlfriend Celsa sent this gun to her parents in Mexico. The number 79180 was one of Bob Darlton's guns.
.41 caliber centerfire, no 69302, Thunderer build in 1888, inside left grip graved 1805 CL or 1895 CL, left side same, inside right grip graved A.L. and J C? or J G?, right side 7 1/2" barrel, left side same, right side

Frontier Revolver or Colt Model 1878 Double Action

Production
Year
1878 1879

number
1 - 1449 1450 - 3999

1880 1881 1882 1883 1884 1885 1886 1887 1888 1889 1890 1891 1892 1893 1894 1895 1896 1897 1898 1899 1900

4000 - 4499 4500 - 7449 7450 - 9499 9500 - 12199 12200 - 13699 13700 - 16099 16100 - 18099 18100 - 20899 20900 - 22299 22300 - 24599 24600 - 27199 27200 - 29499 29500 - 31299 31300 - 33099 33100 - 34699 34700 - 35099 35100 - 36499 36500 - 38199 38200 - 40999 41000 - 42999 43000 - 47999

The production ended in 1905 at about 51210

Frontier Revolver or Colt Model 1878 Double Action

Caliber
.22 rf .32 .32-20 .38 Colt .38-40 .41 Colt .44 Russian .44-40 .45 Colt .450 British .455 British .476 British

number produced
2 2 970 40 1752 308 728 18693 17177 2390 1732 2458

Above list is not exhaustive or at 100% accurate as there rest a difference of about 5000 to the number of totally produced revolvers

6 shot double action,

Markings on barrel COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. CO HARTFORD. CT. U.S.A. or in one or two lines or COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A. DEPOT 14. PALL MALL LONDON

.32-20 caliber, left side same, right side .44-40 caliber, left side same, right side .45 caliber, 7 1/2" barrel, left side same, right side .450 Boxer, left side same, right side

Model 1889 Navy Revolver

Production

Year
1889 1890 1891 1892 1893 1894

number
1 - 5199 5200 - 10399 10400 - 17099 17100 - 23499 23500 - 27999 28000 - about 31000

Model 1889 Navy Revolver

.38 long and short Colt caliber, .38 S&W caliber and .41 long and short Colt caliber, 6 shot double action revolver, swing out cylinder, barrels were 3", 4 1/2" and 6" Weight = 24 ounces with 6" barrel Markings on barrel COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. CO HARTFORD. CT. U.S.A. PATENTED AUG. 5TH 1884 NOVEMBER 6TH 1888 in two or three lines .38 caliber with 3" barrel, left side

Model 1892 New Army and Navy Revolver

Production
Year
1892 1893 1894 1895 1896 1897

number
1 - 9999 10000 - 11299 11300 - 15099 15100 - 67999 68000 - 76999 77000 - 91199

1898 1899 1900

91200 - 114999 115000 - 130999 131000 - 147999

Production ended in 1907 at about 291000

Model 1892 New Army and Navy Revolver

.38 long and short Colt caliber, .38S&W caliber, .41 long and short Colt caliber, .32-20 caliber, various barrel length Weight = 32 ounces with 6" barrel Markings on barrel COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. CO HARTFORD. CT. U.S.A. PATENTED AUG. 5TH 1884 NOVEMBER 6TH 1888 in two lines later the patent of MAR. 5. 95 was added .38 caliber, left side same, right side .41 caliber, left side same, right side

Model 1894 New Army and Navy Revolver

(same as Model 1892 but with hammer and trigger locks)

Model 1895 New Army and Navy Revolver

(Same as Model 1892 but barrel marking changed)
.38 caliber, left side same, right side

Model 1896 New Army and Navy Revolver

(Same as Model 1892 but barrel marking changed)
.38 caliber, left side same, right side

New Service and Shooting Master Revolvers

Production
Year
1898 1899 1900

number
1 - 249 250 - 2299 2300 - 5599

Production ended in 1944 at about 356000

New Service and Shooting Master Revolvers

various calibers, 6 shot double action, swing out cylinder Weight = 39 ounces with 4 1/2" barrel (later becomes 40 ounces), 44 ounces with 6" barrel Markings on barrel COLT'S PATENT FIRE ARMS MANUFACTURING CO HARTFORD. CT. U.S.A. PAT AUG 5, 1884 JUNE 5, 1900 .38-40 caliber, 7 1/2" barrel, left side same, right side

New Pocket Model Revolver

Production
Year
1893 1894 1895 1896 1897 1898

number
1 - 449 450 - 5999 6000 - 7799 7800 - 8999 9000 - 10499 10500 - 11899

1899 1900

11900 - 13499 13500 - 15699

Production ended in 1905 at about 30000

New Pocket Model Revolver

.32 long and short Colt caliber, 32 long and short S&W, 6 shot double action Weight = 16 ounces with 2 1/2" barrel 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. PAT AUG. 5.84, NOV. 6.1888

New Police 32 and New Police Target Model Revolvers

Production
Year
1896 1897 1898 1899 1900

number
1 - 4199 4200 - 4599 4600 - 7299 7300 - 9499 9500 - 11999

Production ended in 1907 at about 50000

New Police 32 and New Police Target Model Revolvers

.32 long and short Colt caliber, .32 Colt New Police, .32 S&W, 6 shot double action Weight = 17 ounces with 2 1/2" barrel Markings on barrel COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. CO HARTFORD. CT. U.S.A. PAT AUG. 5.84, NOV. 6.1888 in tree lignes or COLT'S PT. F. A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A. PAT. AUG. 5.84 NOV.

6.1888 in two lines on 6" barrel .32 caliber, 6" barrel, left side same, right side

Longarms percussion
1st Model Sporting Rifle
.36 caliber percussion, 6 shot single action, as carbine with 15" and 18" barrels as rifle with 21", 24", 27" and 30" barrels Numbered from 1 to about 1000, manufactured from 1856 to about 1859 Cylinder with the Deer and Hunter scene Weight = 10 pounds with 27" barrel Markings on barrel ADDRESS S. COLT HARTFORD CT. U.S.A. or COLT'S PT.1856 ADDRESS COL. COLT HARTFORD CT. U.S.A. .36 caliber, left side same, right side

Half Stock Sporting Rifle

.36 caliber percussion, 6 shot single action Half Stock Sporting Rifle .44 caliber percussion, 6 shot single action Half Stock Sporting Rifle picture .56 caliber percussion, 5 shot single action Half Stock Sporting Rifle Numbered from about 1000 to about 1500, manufactured from 1857 to about 1864 Cylinder full fluted Weight = 8 to 11 pounds Markings on barrel ADDRESS S. COLT HARTFORD CT. U.S.A. or COLT'S PT.1856 ADDRESS COL. COLT HARTFORD CT. U.S.A.

Full Stock Sporting Rifle

.36 caliber percussion, 6 shot single action .40 caliber percussion, 6 shot single action .44 caliber percussion, 6 shot single action .50 caliber percussion, 6 shot single action .56 caliber percussion, 5 shot single action Each caliber was numbered in a separate serial number range, manufactured from 1856 to about 1864, production was 3455 rifles Cylinder full fluted Weight = 10 pounds 27" barrel, .36 caliber 9 pounds, 2 ounces 27" barrel, .44 caliber 9 pounds, 11 ounces 27" barrel, .56 caliber Markings on barrel ADDRESS S. COLT HARTFORD CT. U.S.A. or COLT'S PT.1856 ADDRESS COL. COLT HARTFORD CT. U.S.A. somes wer marked ADDRESS COL. COLT LONDON .56 caliber, 24" barrel, left side same, right side other, left side same, right side

Military Rifle and Rifled Musket Model

.44 caliber percussion, 6 shot single action .50 caliber percussion, 6 shot single action, 10 manufactured .54 caliber percussion, 5 shot single action .64 caliber percussion, 5 shot single action, 25 manufactured Except the .54 and .64 caliber, each caliber was numbered in a separate serial number range. Production is estimated at about 9300 arms, manufactured from 1856 to about 1864 Cylinder full fluted Weight = 9 pounds, 10 ounces 31 5/16" barrel, .44 caliber 9 pounds, 16 ounces 31 5/16" barrel, .56 caliber Markings on barrel ADDRESS S. COLT HARTFORD CT. U.S.A. or COLT'S PT.1856 ADDRESS COL. COLT HARTFORD CT. U.S.A. or COL. COLT HARTFORD CT. U.S.A. some were marked ADDRESS COL. COLT LONDON

Revolving Carbine Model

.36 caliber, 6 shot single action, 200 manufactured .40 caliber, 6 shot single action, about 25 manufactured .44 caliber, 6 shot single action .50 caliber, 6 shot single action .56 caliber, 5 shot single action

Numbered in the same serial number range as the Sporting Rifles and the Military Rifles. Overall production was about 4500, manufactured from 1856 to about 1864 Cylinder full fluted Weight = 8 pounds, 8 ounces 18" barrel, .36 caliber 8 pounds, 12 ounces 18" barrel, .44 caliber 9 pounds, 8 ounces 18" barrel, .56 caliber Markings on barrel ADDRESS S. COLT HARTFORD CT. U.S.A. or COLT'S PT.1856 ADDRESS COL. COLT HARTFORD CT. U.S.A. or COL. COLT HARTFORD CT. U.S.A. somes wer marked ADDRESS COL. COLT LONDON

Revolving Shotgun Model

20 gauge and 10 gauge, 5 shot single action Numbered from 1 to about 1100, manufactured from 1860 to 1863 Cylinder full fluted Weight = 8 pounds, 12 ounces to 9 pounds, 9 ounces 18" Markings on barrel ADDRESS S. COLT HARTFORD CT. U.S.A. or COLT'S PT.1856 ADDRESS COL. COLT HARTFORD CT. U.S.A. or COL. COLT HARTFORD CT. U.S.A. somes wer marked ADDRESS COL. COLT LONDON Shotgun 20 gauge, left side same, right side

Model 1861 Special Musket

.58 caliber percussion, single shot Production was about 75000 from 1861 to 1865 Weight = 9 pounds, 3 ounces 40" barrel Markings on lockplate U.S. COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG CO HARTFORD CT. 1861 Special Musket,dated 1863, right side

Single Shot Target Rifle

.52 caliber percussion, 28 1/2" octagon barrel no serial number, production was not more than 10 Weight = 31 pounds Markings on barrel ADDRESS SAML COLT HARTFORD or COLT'S PT FIRE ARMS MFG CO HARTFORD CT

Longarms cartridge
Berdan Model Military Rifle and Carbine
.42 caliber bottle necked centerfire cardridge, single shot, rifle with 32 1/2" round barrel carbine with 18 1/4" round barrel manufactured from 1866 to 1870 and production was over 30000 most of them was sold to russia and bears the barrel address in cyrilic Weight = 10 pounds for rifle and 7 pounds, 4 ounces for carbine Markings on barrel - COLT'S PT FIRE ARMS MFG CO HARTFORD CT -

Model 1878 Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun

Production
Year
1878 1879 1880 1881 1882 1883

number
1 - 99 100 - 2249 2250 - 7849 7850 - 11799 11800 - 14999 15000 - 17399

1884 1885 1886 1887 1888 1889

17400 - 18549 18550 - 20349 20350 -21199 21200 - 21999 22000 - 22499 22500 - 22683

Model 1878 Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun

10 and 12 gouge Weight = 31 pounds Markings on barrel ADDRESS SAML COLT HARTFORD or COLT'S PT F. A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A.

Double Barrel Rifle

.45-70, 45-85 Express, 45-90, 45-100, double barrel rifle, estimated production less than 40, manufactured from 1879 to 1885 on special order only Weight = 9 to 10 pounds Markings on barrel ADDRESS SAML COLT HARTFORD or COLT'S PT F. A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A.

Double Barrel Hammerless Shotgun

Production
Year
1883 1884 1885

number
1 - 249 250 - 849 850 - 1399

1886 1887 1888 1889 1890 1891 1892 1893 1894 1895

1400 -2199 2200 - 3055 3056 - gap from 3056 to 4057 4058 - 4449 4450 - 5349 5350 - 6249 6250 - 6749 6750 - 7249 7250 - 7549 7550 - 8366

Double Barrel Hammerless Shotgun

.8, 10 and 12 gouge, Modle 1883 double barrel hammerless shotgun, serial number 1 to 8366, manufactured from 1883 to 1895 Markings on barrel COLT'S PT F. A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A.

Colt Burgess Model Lever Action Rifle

.44-40 WCF caliber, Colt Burgess Model Lever Action Rifle, .44-40 WCF caliber, Colt Burgess Model Lever Action Carbine, serial number from 1 to 6403, manufactured from 1883 ro 1885 (3810 rifles and 2593 carbines) Markings on barrel COLT'S PT F. A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A. /PAT.JAN. 7, 73, OCT. 19, 75, APR. 1, 79, DEC. 7, 80, DEC. 13, 81, JAN. 3, 82

Lightning Magazine Slide Action Rifle

Production
Year number

1884 1885 1886 1887 1888 1889 1890 1891 1892 1893 1894 1895 1896 1897 1898 1899 1900

1 - 3074 3075 - 12649 12650 -20499 20500 - 24999 25000 - 32999 33000 - 40999 41000 - 49999 50000 - 63199 63200 - 65999 66000 - 70999 71000 - 75999 76000 - 78999 79000 - 80499 80500 - 82499 82500 - 83999 84000 - 85799 85800 - 87799

Production ended in 1902 at 89777

Lightning Magazine Slide Action Rifle

.32 CLMR, 38 CLMR and 44CLMR Markings on barrel COLT'S PT F. A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A. ELLIOTS PATENTS MAY 29, 1883, SEPT 18, 1883 or COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG CO. HARTFORD. CONN. USA PATENTED MAY 29, SEPT 18, 83, MAY 26, 85, JUNE 15, 86, FEB 22, 1887 .32-20 caliber, left side same, right side

Lightning Model Magazine Slide Action Rifle

Production
Year
1887 1888 1889 1890 1891 1892 1893 1894 1895 1896 1897 1898 1899 1900

number
1 - 999 1000 - 7999 8000 - 11749 11750 - 14299 14300 - 14699 14700 - 15399 15400 - 16599 16600 - 19799 19800 - 22999 23000 - 25999 26000 - 29599 29600 - 35299 35300 - 42799 42800 - 53299

Production ended in 1904 at 89912

Lightning Model Magazine Slide Action Rifle

.22 short and long r.f., Lightning Model Magazine Slide Action Rifle, serial number from 1 to 89912, manufactured from 1887 to 1904 Markings on barrel COLT'S PT F. A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A. PATENTED MAY 29, SEPT 18, 83, MAY 26, 85, JUNE 15, 86, FEB 22, 1887

.22 caliber, left side same, right side

Lightning Model Magazine Slide Action Rifle

Production
Year
1887 1888 1889 1890 1891 1892 1893 1894

number
1 - 999 1000 - 2399 2400 - 3799 3800 - 5199 5200 - 5699 5700 - 5999 6000 - 6299 6300 - 6496

Lightning Model Magazine Slide Action Rifle

.38-56, .40-60, .45-60, .45-65, .45-85 and .50-95 Express caliber Markings on barrel COLT'S PT F. A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A. PATENTED MAY 29, SEPT 18, 83, MAY 26, 85, JUNE 15, 86, FEB 22, 1887 .40-60-260 caliber, left side same, right side

Colt-Franklin Model Military Rifle

.45-70 caliber centerfire cartridge, 9 shot magazine, 32 1/2" round barrel only 50 were manufactured in 1887 and 1888

Model 1895 Browning

6 mm caliber, .30 caliber, 6,5 mm caliber, 7 mm caliber and 7,65 mm caliber, machine gun, manufactured since 1894 until ?, production ? The 6 mm model is also known as Mark I and the .30-40 Krag (produced since 1899) is also known as Mark I Modification 1.

Gatling Gun
please see under Gatling, Richard Jordan.