Original U.S. Colt Model 1895 "New Navy" D.A. 38 Revolver Serial No. 68602 - Made In 1896 U.S. Civil War Thrift O-1284437 was commanding officer

Thrift O-1284437 was commanding officer of the 163rd Infantry Regiment stationed in World War II and was with the regiment for Papua New Guinea (with arrowhead)

there was a terrific explosion

What we can see if the throat shows full finish still present

Data plate nicely marked:

and the pommel just has a bit of light oxidation and finish loss

Original U.S. Colt Model 1895 "New Navy" D.A. 38 Revolver Serial No. 68602 - Made In 1896 U.S. Civil War Thrift O-1284437 was commanding officerOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Colt Model 1895 "New Navy" revolver is an important piece of history in the evolution of the modern handgun. This revolver is sometimes called the D. A. 38 for a good reason: they are marked COLT. D. A. 38 on the side of the barrel, as they are a double action revolver chambered for the . 38 Long Colt cartridge. There are many similar models of this handgun made by Colt: the Model 1892, 1894, 1895, 1896 and later