Picked up preseted 1896 Colt .38 Colt

[imarangemaster]

I work part time at a gunshop, and we just got consignments on 4 old Colt .38s. Two 1895 last patent, one 1905 last patent, and one 2nd Model Officers 1905 patent in .38 Special.

All are original and intact. Three are ordinary, so no problem with values, but one is a gem. This is the one I picked up, though he decided not to sell the others.

On the back strap of the grip is engraved: "Major John Chase COMDG 1st Squadron Cavalry Nat Guard Colo". Second line "Presented By The Denver City Troop 1897"

He is real and has quite a presence on the internet at least. This one is really clean, probably 70%+. I load heeled .38 Colt for my 1851 .38 conversion.

This is a great job, Last month I picked up a model 1902 vintage Smith & Wesson Military and Police (serial number puts it at 1903).

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