Value of a Colt US Army Model 1901 - The Firearms Forum

chuckusaret · 11-30-2009, 11:08 AM

I recently obtained a Colt US Army Model 1901 .38 cal 6" barrel serial number 168XXX. The weapon has wooden grips with a cartouche & RAC. Lock up is loose with the majority of the bluing missing. I tried to post a picture, but was not able to.
Colt wants 10 times more money to provide the history of the revolver than what I paid for it and I don’t see spending a small fortune on a wall hanger.
Any help would be appreciated.

Alpo · 11-30-2009, 01:48 PM

Well, the RAC is the military inspector, Rinaldo A. Carr. It's chambered in 38 Long Colt, which is loaded by Black Hills, if you wish to shoot it. You can probably get 38 Specials in it, but don't do it. Might be why the lock-up is loose.

11-30-2009, 11:08 AM	#1
chuckusaret V.I.P. Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Palm Beach County Florida Posts: 66	Value of a Colt US Army Model 1901 I recently obtained a Colt US Army Model 1901 .38 cal 6" barrel serial number 168XXX. The weapon has wooden grips with a cartouche & RAC. Lock up is loose with the majority of the bluing missing. I tried to post a picture, but was not able to. Colt wants 10 times more money to provide the history of the revolver than what I paid for it and I don’t see spending a small fortune on a wall hanger. Any help would be appreciated. -->

11-30-2009, 01:48 PM	#2
Alpo Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NW Florida Posts: 8,660	Re: Value of a Colt US Army Model 1901 Well, the RAC is the military inspector, Rinaldo A. Carr. It's chambered in 38 Long Colt, which is loaded by Black Hills, if you wish to shoot it. You can probably get 38 Specials in it, but don't do it. Might be why the lock-up is loose. __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy, and taste good with catsup - George of Lod, Year of Our Lord 297 I always take precautions. Beware the Evil Bullet Fairies.