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James K · September 30, 1999, 10:23 PM

Hi, Mohican,

Based on the information given, you have a Model 1892 revolver, in .38 Colt caliber, sometimes called .38 Long Colt. The .38 Colt is the same diameter cartridge case as the .38 Special and .357 Magnum, but those cartridges should not be fired in that gun even if they will fit.

The K 4595 is an assembly number; the serial number should be on the butt, along with the U.S. mark and the model number. The white grips are not original; the original grips were hard rubber ("gutta percha" as it was called at the time) and very often broke. There are reproduction grips available, but I can't give a source off-hand.

There is a spring broken on the cylinder bolt, which is why the cylinder rotates backward with the hammer down. Parts may be available from Gun Parts Corp, or any competent gunsmith should be able to make a spring. (I made dozens of them, cursing Colt all the way!)

Jim

September 30, 1999, 10:23 PM	#7
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	Hi, Mohican, Based on the information given, you have a Model 1892 revolver, in .38 Colt caliber, sometimes called .38 Long Colt. The .38 Colt is the same diameter cartridge case as the .38 Special and .357 Magnum, but those cartridges should not be fired in that gun even if they will fit. The K 4595 is an assembly number; the serial number should be on the butt, along with the U.S. mark and the model number. The white grips are not original; the original grips were hard rubber ("gutta percha" as it was called at the time) and very often broke. There are reproduction grips available, but I can't give a source off-hand. There is a spring broken on the cylinder bolt, which is why the cylinder rotates backward with the hammer down. Parts may be available from Gun Parts Corp, or any competent gunsmith should be able to make a spring. (I made dozens of them, cursing Colt all the way!) Jim