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    Smith Wesson .38 Model 1902 USN Revolver

    It's listed as S&W 38 Mil.
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    Smith Wesson .38 Model 1902 USN Revolver

    Fast turnaround on the Smith & Wesson letter. Interesting that the letter states the revolver was originally shipped in caliber .38 S&W Special and U.S. Service cartridge (.38 Long Colt). Here's a closeup of the cylinder of a similar 1902 USN revolver shipped to the Brooklyn Navy Yard on 20...
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    Smith Wesson .38 Model 1902 USN Revolver

    Yes it will chamber .38 S&W Special cartridge; I have both .38 Long Colt and .38 S&W Special ammo. Safe to shot with both or just the .38 Long Colt?
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    Smith Wesson .38 Model 1902 USN Revolver

    USN number and inspector's initials.
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    Smith Wesson .38 Model 1902 USN Revolver

    A few more photos:
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    Smith Wesson .38 Model 1902 USN Revolver

    Here for your perusal is Smith & Wesson Model 1902 .38 Military (.38 Long Colt) Caliber US Navy revolver serial number 25107 USN number 11(14?) inspected by John A. Bell Lt., USN who inspected Colt M1895, M1902 and Smith & Wesson M1902 Revolver 1902-1903. Smith & Wesson rework/refinish "STAR" is...
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    Colt Model 1909 USN Double Action .45 Long Colt Revolver

    Here's the Colt Archive letter.
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    Colt Model 1909 USN Double Action .45 Long Colt Revolver

    Under the grips are “JH,” “N” and “4” stamps; "N" for Navy contract, "JH" and "4"inspector's initials and number?
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    Colt Model 1909 USN Double Action .45 Long Colt Revolver

    Here are two boxes of .45 long Colt ammo made by the Frankford Arsenal in Philadelphia. The unopened box is dated Jan 7 1914. I applied for the Colt Archive letter about a month ago so should have shipping data in about two months.
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    Colt Model 1909 USN Double Action .45 Long Colt Revolver

    A few more photos:
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    Colt Model 1909 USN Double Action .45 Long Colt Revolver

    Here for your perusal is my Colt .45DA Model 1909 USN revolver Colt serial number 53002 (1911 production date) USN serial number 1002. Looking forward to shooting it and getting the Colt Archive letter. The Colt New Service Model 1909 revolver was developed by Colt to fill a contract from the...
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    British Contract .455 Eley Triple Lock Revolver

    Got the S&W Letter in just 3 weeks showing this pistol was shipped from the S&W factory to Remington-UMC NY purchasing agents for the British Government on January 7, 1915; details below:
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    British Contract Colt New Service .455 Webley WWI Revolver/AEF service

    George: You have a wonderful example of the Colt .455 model. The markings leave no doubt it was issued to members of the AEF. Do you have any specific questions for us to research? Jerry Schmidt, volunteer Edward Jones Research Center Attendant National World War I Museum and Memorial...
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    British Contract .455 Eley Triple Lock Revolver

    Here for your perusal is my S&W British contract Triple lock revolver serial number 4367 still in original .455 Eley chambering. I've sent off for the S&W Letter of Authenticity so should have shipping data in a few months.
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    British Contract Colt New Service .455 Webley WWI Revolver/AEF service

    This pistol is still in the original .455 chambering and I've had good results using WWII surplus MKVI .455 Webley ammo and modern production Fiocchi and other MKII ammo. Here are a few more photos to show some details.
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