Colt New Service Target Pistol
For Sale $2,995

Colt New Service Target Pistol
.45 Cal Mfr. 1920

Make: Colt

Model: New Service Target

Serial Number: 307477

Year of Manufacture: 1920

Caliber: .45 Colt

Action Type: Double Action Revolver with Swing Out Cylinder

Barrel Length: 7 1/2”

Sights/Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade pinned and screw-secured in a slotted base fixed to the front of the barrel, adjustable for elevation. The rear sight is a "U"-notch dovetailed and screw-set to the topstrap, adjustable for windage.

Stock Configuration and Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered and carved walnut with silver-colored Colt medallions. The grips have minor handling wear with only a few light marks. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in about Fine condition.

Type of Finish: Blued

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright with sharp rifling. There is no erosion in the bore, but there is a little stubborn fouling. The bore rates 9+ out of 10.

Overall Condition: This revolver retains about 90% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at all edges. The grip areas show light handling wear and there is a line of wear along the left of the barrel. There is scattered minor surface oxidation. There are some light nicks and scratches. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to lightly tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this revolver is in Very Good condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this revolver. As with all used firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Notes: The New Service revolver entered production in 1897 and was the first Colt double action revolver with a cylinder rotation to the right. The New Service was available in various calibers, but when the Army decided to adopt it in 1909, they were looking for a man-stopper to replace their New DA Army revolvers that gained such a poor reputation in the Spanish American and Philippine-American wars. The result was the .45 Colt chambered Model 1909. After the Army switched to the Model 1911 semi-auto, they wanted revolvers in the same caliber for WWI, and the Model 1917 New Service was adopted, chambered in .45 ACP. In addition to their fixed-sight military and commercial offerings, the New Service was also offered in a Target configuration, with a flat top-strap and adjustable target sights. This is just one such example which has checkered and carved walnut stocks. This would be a neat addition to a Colt revolver collection missing the New Service Target Model and it may still prove to be a fun shooter.