Colt New D.A. .41

JimFox · March 18, 2000, 08:43 AM

My father has one of these and I'd appreciate help in tracking down the approximate year of production. The serial number is 150XXX.

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Jim Fox

James K · March 20, 2000, 11:52 AM

Hi, Jim,

Could you provide a little more info, like all the markings, patent dates, and whether it is a swing-out cylinder or a solid frame.

Jim

JimFox · March 20, 2000, 10:40 PM

Jim:

As best I can with my bi-focals:

Patent date 9/19/1871
Patent 9/5/1874
Patent 1/19/1875

Solid frame - it is the "lightning" (or "Thunderer" in the .41 Colt), not the DA Army of similar configuration but larger size.

As best I can figure from various sources the production date was 1876/77 through 1909/10.

I'd appreciate any approximation on Mfg. Date, or a direction to a good source for the mfg. date.

Thanks for any guidance.

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Jim Fox

Daniel Watters · March 21, 2000, 12:35 AM

From the serial number, your father's revolver was made in 1904.

JimFox · March 21, 2000, 09:23 AM

Daniel:

Thanks. I really appreciate the help.

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Jim Fox

[This message has been edited by JimFox (edited March 21, 2000).]

Lavan · March 21, 2000, 02:22 PM

I can tell you one thing. The .41 is really inaccurate with .38 specials.

My cousin and I as dumb teenagers found a .41 in the attic at the ranch and bought some .38's for our new gun. Couldn't hit a thing. The oversize chambers were probably the best thing for us to let the pressure out.

Ten foot groups were standard.

March 18, 2000, 08:43 AM	#1
JimFox Senior Member Join Date: December 11, 1999 Location: Zavalla, Texas USA Posts: 430	My father has one of these and I'd appreciate help in tracking down the approximate year of production. The serial number is 150XXX. ------------------ Jim Fox

March 20, 2000, 11:52 AM	#2
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	Hi, Jim, Could you provide a little more info, like all the markings, patent dates, and whether it is a swing-out cylinder or a solid frame. Jim

March 20, 2000, 10:40 PM	#3
JimFox Senior Member Join Date: December 11, 1999 Location: Zavalla, Texas USA Posts: 430	Jim: As best I can with my bi-focals: Patent date 9/19/1871 Patent 9/5/1874 Patent 1/19/1875 Solid frame - it is the "lightning" (or "Thunderer" in the .41 Colt), not the DA Army of similar configuration but larger size. As best I can figure from various sources the production date was 1876/77 through 1909/10. I'd appreciate any approximation on Mfg. Date, or a direction to a good source for the mfg. date. Thanks for any guidance. ------------------ Jim Fox

March 21, 2000, 12:35 AM	#4
Daniel Watters Senior Member Join Date: February 7, 1999 Location: USA Posts: 644	From the serial number, your father's revolver was made in 1904.

March 21, 2000, 09:23 AM	#5
JimFox Senior Member Join Date: December 11, 1999 Location: Zavalla, Texas USA Posts: 430	Daniel: Thanks. I really appreciate the help. ------------------ Jim Fox [This message has been edited by JimFox (edited March 21, 2000).]

March 21, 2000, 02:22 PM	#6
Lavan Senior Member Join Date: December 10, 1999 Location: California Posts: 2,716	I can tell you one thing. The .41 is really inaccurate with .38 specials. My cousin and I as dumb teenagers found a .41 in the attic at the ranch and bought some .38's for our new gun. Couldn't hit a thing. The oversize chambers were probably the best thing for us to let the pressure out. Ten foot groups were standard.