Original U.S. Colt Model 1895 "New Navy" D.A. 38 Revolver Serial No. 68602 - Made In 1896 U.S. Civil War Data plate nicely marked:

Data plate nicely marked:

there was a terrific explosion

but not legible

It also still has the original paper size label marked 7 on the leather liner band

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 Data plate nicely marked:Original 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