^Lot 439a Colt New Service .455 Eley SN: 113233

Revolver, 6-Shot. Large frame, large caliber, double-action. Produced 1898-1946. Swing-out, hand-ejector cylinder. Manufactured 1916. This revolver is one that went to Great Britain during WW1 . Designated Mk1. Webley. British, and Canadian forces received 60,000 during WW1, and seen service until the end of WW2. British proofed, including the "Broad Arrow"/ Crown ver "BNP", etc. Lanyard ring, knurled ejector rod . Colt 2-line address on top of barrel, and "New Service .455 Eley" on side of barrel. Rampant Colt on left frame. Proper 5.5" barrel. Fixed open , notch sights. Bore is very good/bright, cylinder chambers are very good, action is smooth/tight. Cylinder indexes properly. All markings are clear. Checkered hard rubber "Colt" grips are very good. Blued finish is about 85% with edge/handling wear, scratches, cylinder tracking. NRA Condition-Very Good. C&R eligible.