Any Colt New Service Fans Out There Besides Me And Gizamo?

[Wyatt Burp]

I just picked up this Colt New Service in the middle of that picture. It's cut down and has really nice sights added. I stuck it in a holster I made years ago and it has a new home. Then I shuffled grips around and came up with this combination that suit me in looks and feel. Do any of you have a New Service Colt, in any condition, and if so, let's see 'em!

 

[Andy Griffith]

Yes.

But I never seem to have any more cash left over for them after I buy something else!!!

 

[gizamo]

Wyatt,

Funny timing...I saw two today. One that was converted to a .357 Magnum....and another that was in .45 with two barrels. The original barrel had a cracked forcing cone and had been replaced. The thing is, it was a very rare barrel length....

 

[Mustang51]

Just this 1909;left center. A good shooter, and it comes with good memories of my dad and I shooting it 30 some-odd years ago.

 

[bmcgilvray]

The New Service is my favorite Colt revolver. I've fired more rounds through a M1917 Colt New Service than any other Colt and it is still chugging along.

Here's my same two New Service revolvers as always.

Top: Model 1909 .45 Colt
Bottom: Model 1917 .45 ACP

 

[Mustang51]

Wow..your 1909 looks exceptional.

 

[Iggy]

That is the only gun that I don't need that I really really want.

 

[NCTexan]

I am now... those pictures got me HOT, HOT, HOT!

 

[bmcgilvray]

Wow..your 1909 looks exceptional.

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I'm thinking your 1909 is a little better.

 

[gizamo]

Always felt that the New Service Double Action in the big bore was the second best looking gun to Colts Single Action Army...

 

[Joni_Lynn]

Not a very good pic but it's my 38 Special Shooting Master made in 1928. I wish I could find one in 44 Special.

 

[cmort666]

This gun was taken off of a Mexican criminal in Chicago in the '60s. I was told that it was an M1917, but all indications are that it is a commercial New Service. It's got a .45acp cylinder, and keyholes with pretty much every shot. Local consensus is that somebody in Mexico thought that it was a neat gun, but that .45 Colt was too hard or too expensive to come by. So, they installed a .45acp cylinder. The problem is that when the gun was made, .45 Colt and .45acp had significantly different bore diameters. The bore is probably .454 or .455. The .451-.452 bullets just go bouncing down the barrel. I could probably buy a used Glock for the price of a proper .45 Colt cylinder... if I could find one. I haven't checked on .45acp barrels lately.

 

[bmcgilvray]

I also like to post this photo which shows the size comparison of the largest and smallest Colts of the early 20th Century. Here's the same Model 1909 .45 Colt, shown with the runt Colt New Pocket .32 Long Colt. Also a sampling of the two cartridges along with a .22 Long Rifled for comparison.

 

[sigp220.45]

Here's mine, the victim of tragic reblue in the 1980s that left it this wonderful two tone color:

It shoots great, though, and I'm toying with the idea of turning into a Fitz Special. It was shipped to Simmons Hardware in 1902. Its a .45 Looooong Colt.

 

[MFPD 10MM]

I am a fan. Here is mine.

 

[wlmccann]

About 45 years ago I borrowed a 1913 vintage 7 1/2" .45 Colt from an uncle. After I hit a soup can at about 15 yards six out of six I was hooked and have been ever since. First centerfire handgun I ever got to shoot. That gun now resides in the vault along with several junkers I will be rebuilding. I wish I could see the issue sights as well now as I could then. Love N frame S&W's too but got interested in those much later in life.

 

[gizamo]

Not a very good pic but it's my 38 Special Shooting Master made in 1928. I wish I could find one in 44 Special.

Joni,

That is quite the gun... I've owned two shooting masters in my day...

But neither were up to the standards of that one. Very Nice!

Steve

 

[NKJ nut]

I like the New Service a lot. Here's a pic of my .38-40:

 

[Iggy]

Here's mine, the victim of tragic reblue in the 1980s that left it this wonderful two tone color:

It shoots great, though, and I'm toying with the idea of turning into a Fitz Special. It was shipped to Simmons Hardware in 1902. Its a .45 Looooong Colt.

Somebody get a rope!!!!

 

[Muley Gil]

I only have one New Service at this time-a 7 1/2" .45 Colt. I once owned a 7 1/2" .38-40, which I believe was a rare combination. I traded it off because of the ammo price and lack of bullets and brass. Of course, this was before Cowboy Action Shooting revived the .38-40.

I have several .44 Russian/Special barrels and cylinders. Someday I plan on converting this one.