First model 32 I picked up...mfg date of 1888?

[1900colt]

Does anyone know if this would be an 1888 mfg gun?

 

[mnrivrat]

The .32 Safety Hammerless model was made from 1888 until 1902. With a 3 digit serial number it is a good bet that yours was made in the first year of production.

 

[glowe]

Yes it would have been made and shipped in early 1888. It is properly called a 32 Safety, 1st Model by collectors.

 

[gmborkovic]

To OP, so you picked it up, recently? How much ? Nice little SH.

 

[1900colt]

Less then what a beat up later model would cost...