The Colt New Service is a large frame, large caliber, double-action revolver made by Colt from 1898 until 1941. Made in various calibers, the .45 Colt version with a 5½" barrel, was adopted …

In the 1940 Colt catalog, three versions of the New Service were offered. A standard model with barrel lengths of 4 ½”, 5 ½” and 7 ½” and either blue or nickel finish in .45 Colt, .45 ACP, .455 …

By the end of the century both Smith & Wesson and Colt had introduced their versions of the double action sixguns that would dominate much of the 20th century. From Smith & Wesson …

Apr 8, 2021 · In 1898, to address these concerns, Colt debuted a new large-frame double action revolver chambered in the more popular and effective cartridges like .38-40, .44-40, .44 …

At this point in his life, Colt had an idea but no money with which to proceed on his new career path. For the next four years, he worked the traveling show circuit as "Dr. Coult of Calcutta."

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The Colt New Service is a double-action revolver made by colt from 1898 until 1941. It was adopted by the U.S. Armed forces in .45 Colt as the Model 1909 and in .45ACP in the model …

Nov 18, 2024 · Called the New Service, it was an up-sized and strengthened variant of the .38 Colt revolver, and it was offered chambered for the popular big-bore revolver cartridges of the …

Ready for its closeup, this old Colt New Service .38 Special revolver got a makeover, bringing the Texas Highway Patrol sixgun back to life.

During its lifetime, the Colt New Service was the most popular revolver made by Colt, surpassing 150,000 units. After World War I, the revolver gained a strong following among civilian shooters.