Colt Revolver... Help Identify Model, Year & Maybe a Value

[Skywalker]

Thanks for all the help. More pictures added! https://www.dropbox.com/sh/dk5im1be8...yFN14h4la?dl=0

[Bailey Guns]

I didn't think the New Service was chambered in .38 but apparently it was beginning in the 30s.

[Skywalker]

This pretty much is a match with some little differences. No rear fixed sight but the groove in frame type. Thanks Bailey... any comment on what this thing is estimated value is?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colt_New_Service

I didn't think the New Service was chambered in .38 but apparently it was beginning in the 30s.

[Bailey Guns]

New Service values can be all over the board. Condition/originality is everything. I'm still puzzled why no serial number. And it's still hard to say since it's hard to tell the size whether it's a NS or an Official Police. The NS is a BIG revolver...like an N-framed S&W (.44 Mag size).

[Skywalker]

I don't think it is what you consider a big frame. I have a 38 Combat Masterpiece and a Ruger 44 SRHawk and this gun Bailey is the size of my Combat Masterpiece in relation to frame size. I tell you what I think now after looking at the pictures of many others and online sales. I seen the big 44's that showed Eley on the barrel and SN's and such on a few. I think the barrel may have been changed at some point back in the day and that screw on the side is a bit mared from imporper size screw driver from taking the gun down I suppose. Barrel may have came off a gun that listed SN's on the frame and that somone transferred that SN onto paper and stuck it in the grips. Just my thoughts on it. So, it may be a hack job or not!

New Service values can be all over the board. Condition/originality is everything. I'm still puzzled why no serial number. And it's still hard to say since it's hard to tell the size whether it's a NS or an Official Police. The NS is a BIG revolver...like an N-framed S&W (.44 Mag size).

[Hummer]

Interesting. I have a similar looking Police Positive. It is what I'd call a small frame, 4" barrel with hard rubber grips. I don't remember if it has a serial number, will have to dig it out of underground storage next week.

[Doc45]

**Obviously I was wrong, I will stick to S&W info from here on out lol. bczandm is the man, nice to know he’s here!**

Hmm, looks like every OP I?ve ever seen. However they?ve all had the serial number stamped on the crane as well as the frame. Maybe take it over to the Colt forum, see if the guys there can help you out.

[Skywalker]

So your going underground! Ha

Interesting. I have a similar looking Police Positive. It is what I'd call a small frame, 4" barrel with hard rubber grips. I don't remember if it has a serial number, will have to dig it out of underground storage next week.

[Skywalker]

I have just sent Colt an email and they or a young sounding gentelment said they all had SN's no matter how old! OK.

Hmm, looks like every OP I?ve ever seen. However they?ve all had the serial number stamped on the crane as well as the frame. Maybe take it over to the Colt forum, see if the guys there can help you out.

[T. B. Turner]

Could it be a blued version of this gun?
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