This is an Army marked Colt that I assume is an antique. the condition is fair, but it has some added providence with interesting markings on the grips. Out of my area of collecting......Value would help? ....(silver inlay on the letters)I found out from another Forum member that Dr WD Preston was a Army Surgeon assigned to the Philippines and departed for Manilla on May23, 1902...departed and Assigned to Luzon June 24,1903. I'm guessing a native wood worker made the grips with the silver inlay for the doctor.....Kind a neat!
As always, thanks for looking,
Joe
Don't assume it qualifies as an "antique". I checked serial number 142808) and it probably dates to 1900:
Year of Manufacture
1900
Model
NEW ARMY & NEW NAVY MODELS (DA 38 AND DA 41 WITH SWING OUT CYLINDERS, MODELS OF 1892, 1894, 1895, 1896,1901 & 1903) - SERIALS ON BUTT
WOW, Joe, that is awesome. I really like the added name. That is so cool ! I am envious!!!!!
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