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The Colt New Army & Navy and its military variants, the M1889, M1892, M1894, M1895, M1896, M1901, M1903 and M1905, were the first commercial-successful large-caliber swing-out cylinder revolvers in the United States. They used a counter-clockwise cylinder rotation and lockwork that proved somewhat weak, as well as firing the under-powered .38 Long Colt round in military service. It was replaced with the US military with the [[Colt New Service|Colt M1909]] .45 Colt revolver and then the .45 ACP [[M1911 pistol series|Colt M1911]], and on the commercial market with the improved [[Colt Official Police]] in .38 Special. | The Colt New Army & Navy and its military variants, the M1889, M1892, M1894, M1895, M1896, M1901, M1903 and M1905, were the first commercial-successful large-caliber swing-out cylinder revolvers in the United States. They used a counter-clockwise cylinder rotation and lockwork that proved somewhat weak, as well as firing the under-powered .38 Long Colt round in military service. It was replaced with the US military with the [[Colt New Service|Colt M1909]] .45 Colt revolver and then the .45 ACP [[M1911 pistol series|Colt M1911]], and on the commercial market with the improved [[Colt Official Police]] in .38 Special. | ||
[[ | [[Image:Hc-9289.jpg|thumb|right|450px|Colt New Army & Navy (38 LC), US revolver from 1892 until adoption of M1909 New Service variant. Differences: semicircular front sight, two rows of notches at rear of cylinder, mainspring strain screw on front of grip strap, cylinder turns CCW (all other Colts turn CW).]] | ||
[[ | [[File:ColtNewArmy03.jpg|thumb|right|450px|Colt New Army - .38 Colt Mfd 1889-1905]] | ||
==Specifications== | ==Specifications== | ||
Revision as of 23:55, 2 April 2013
The Colt New Army & Navy and its military variants, the M1889, M1892, M1894, M1895, M1896, M1901, M1903 and M1905, were the first commercial-successful large-caliber swing-out cylinder revolvers in the United States. They used a counter-clockwise cylinder rotation and lockwork that proved somewhat weak, as well as firing the under-powered .38 Long Colt round in military service. It was replaced with the US military with the Colt M1909 .45 Colt revolver and then the .45 ACP Colt M1911, and on the commercial market with the improved Colt Official Police in .38 Special.
Specifications
(1892 - 1908)
- Type: Revolver
- Caliber(s): .38 Long Colt
- Weight: 2.1 lbs (0.94 kg)
- Length: 11.5 in (29.2 cm)
- Barrel length(s): 6 in (15.2 cm)
- Capacity: 6-round Cylinder
- Fire Modes: SA/DA
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Real Glory | David Niven | Lt. McCool | 1939 | |
| The Outlaw | Walter Huston | Doc Holliday | 1943 | |
| The Wind and the Lion | Steve Kanaly | U.S.M.C. Capt. Jerome | 1975 | |
| Rough Riders | William Katt | Edward Marshall | 1997 |
Television
| Show Title / Episode | Actor | Character | Note | Air Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lock 'n Load With R. Lee Ermey | 2009 |
See Also
- Colt's Manufacturing Company - A list of all firearms manufactured by Colt.