OUTSTANDING COLT MODEL 1892 ARMY.38 REVOLVER

SERIAL NUMBER 3946 BARREL 6" CALIBER .38 COLT MANUFACTURED 1892. Manufactured in 1892 for the US Navy and finished with a high polish brilliant blue with smooth oil finished walnut grips with inspectors cartouche. This is the pattern that Theodore Roosevelt carried up San Juan hill in his Splendid Little War. Grips are inspected "1892 O.C.H." Butt is marked " U.S. ARMY MODEL 1892 No3946" Assembly number 3946 is found on frame , cylinder and crane. Barrel cylinder , frame and grips are all inspected RAC. CONDITION. Excellent with over 97% original brilliant blue finish remaining with small areas of scuffing and edge wear. Bore is excellent. Action operates properly and grips are very fine. The finest 1892 example we have ever observed. ANTIQUE