Colt Model 1905 Marine Corps
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| Colt Model of 1905 Marine Corps Revolver | |
|---|---|
| Type | Revolver |
| Place of origin |  USA |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1905 to 1909 |
| Used by | United States Marine Corps |
| Production history | |
| Produced | 1905 to 1909 |
| No. built | Approx. 1770 |
| Specifications | |
| Caliber | .38 |
| Barrels | 1 |
| Feed system | Cylinder |
The Colt Model of 1905 Marine Corps Revolver was a .38 revolver issued by the United States Marine Corps during the period 1905 to 1909. It is a variation of the Colt New Army/New Navy model with a rounded grip frame. A small number (less than 850) are known to have been issued under military contract. These revolvers are marked on the butt with the appropriate USMC markings and are serial numbered 001 through at least 812. A further 926 copies were made between 1905 and 1909 for the commercial (civilian) market, and these revolvers are serial numbered on the butt from 10001 through 10926.
The nomenclature for this pistol is generally reduced to "The Model of 1905 USMC" revolver by collectors.
See also
References
- ^ 'A Study of Colt's New Army and Navy Pattern Double Action Revolvers: 1889 to 1908'; by Robert Best; 2004; ISBN: 1-59196-723-6; 276 pp; illustrated; index
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