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Offline Colt Fanning

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What is this?
« on: December 10, 2014, 09:09:05 AM »
Hi,
I have found what looks to be a model 1892 thru 1903 colt army with correct colt lettering and a serial # indicating a date of
1895.  It also has a W enclosed by a star stamped on the barrel, trigger guard and cylinder lock.  Another serial # indicating a date of 1903 had been stamped on the butt.  Is this a factory rebuild?
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Colt

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Re: What is this?
« Reply #1 on: December 10, 2014, 10:00:57 AM »
CF:
The SN and 1903 date on the butt is the military marking of a Model 1903.  Somewhere on the pistol should be RAC which are the inspectors initials.  The star mark on a Single Action usually indicates a factory refinish.  Bring it to the range next time you come and maybe we can figure it out.
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Re: What is this?
« Reply #2 on: December 10, 2014, 11:21:49 AM »
Clear photos would help greatly.

Take them in good, natural light, and include all markings.

If you shoot it - use .38 Long Colt.

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