Colts Manufacturing Company firearms, handguns, pistols, rifles, revolvers. The Model 1902 is a semiautomatic pistol developed by famous American firearms designer John Browning and produced by the Colts Patent Firearms Manufacturing. Colt 1. 91. 1. 4. ACP Production Statistics and Serial Numbers. Military Versions from 1. ManufacturerSerial NumberDate Made. Beginning of M1. 91. Colt SN 1 to 3. April 1. May 3. 1, 1. 91. 22  Colt SN 3. May 3. 1, 1. 91. 2 to Oct. SN 3. 50. 1 to 3. U. S. M. C. pistols made by Colt delivered June 6, 1. Colt SN 7. 50. 1 to approximately 2. Oct. 1. 0, 1. 91. Jan. 1. 91. 34 Colt SN approx. Jan. 1. 91. 3 to Aug. SN 3. 8,0. 01 to 4. Navy Model USS New York March 9, 1. March 5, 1. 91. 5SN 4. Navy Model USS Texas March 9, 1. Hey, guys Adam here with americanmuscle. Today, Im bringing you a detailed overview and installation of the Comp Cams Stage 3 Xtreme Energy XE270AH Camshafts. March 5, 1. 91. 5SN 3. U. S. M. C. Model made by Colt July 9, 1. Colt SN 8. 3,8. Aug. July 2. 0, 1. 91. SN 8. 3,9. 01 to 8. U. S. M. C. Model May 1. Colt Mustang Serial Numbers' title='Colt Mustang Serial Numbers' />My uncle passed away and left me several guns. One was a old Colt 25Auto. I was wondering if anybody could tell me the value of this pistol. The serial is 142234. Find your way through Autoblogs comprehensive coverage of the U. S. and foreign auto industries by automaker, vehicle type and body style. The Colt Single Action Army, also known as the Single Action Army, SAA, Model P, Peacemaker, M1873, and Colt. Browse all new and used Colt Revolvers Antique Percussion for sale and buy with confidence from Guns International. Colt SN 8. 9,8. July 2. Feb. 8, 1. 91. 5SN 9. Navy Model U. S. Navy Yard, Brooklyn, N. Y. March 9, 1. March 5, 1. Colt SN 1. Feb. 8, 1. May, 1. SN 1. 09,5. Colt Mustang Serial Numbers' title='Colt Mustang Serial Numbers' />Navy Model, SN 2. Navy Model, SN 2. Navy ModelSN 1. U. S. M. C. Model, SN 1. U. S. M. C. Model, SN 2. U. S. M. C. Model, SN 2. U. S. M. C. Model8 ColtSpringfield SN 1. These models are very hard to properly identify9 Colt SN 2. May, 1. 91. 8 to Oct. Colt SN 4. 50,0. Oct. April 1. 0, 1. 91. Springfield Armory SN 7. April 1. 91. 4 to April, 1. Remington UMC SN 1 to 1. Aug. 1. 0, 1. 91. May 2. 4, 1. 91. 91. Remington UMC SN 1. Aug. 1. 0, 1. 91. May 2. 4, 1. 91. 91. North American Arms SN 1 to 1. SNs 1. 11, 2. 22, 3. July 1, 1. 91. 8 to Dec. They are very rare and rank in value with Singer models. None of these were reported shipped to any branch of the military but about 1. Quebec, Canada by the North American Arms Company, Ltd. A. J. Savage Munitions Co. July 2. 0, 1. 91. Dec. 4, 1. 91. 8. Some parts were made but no complete pistols. It is unknown for sure if any slides were made and no frames were made. Beginning of M1. 91. A1 1. 4 Colt Transition Models SN 7. Colt SN 7. 10,0. Early 1. Colt SN 7. Mid to Late 1. Colt SN 7. 12,3. Colt SN 7. Begining in 1. 94. From 1. 94. 2 to 1. A1 pistols should show a slight to very noticed mismatch of coloring on the muzzle end of slide, and from 1. Colt SN 7. 17,2. Colt SN 7. Colt SN 7. 56,7. SNs 8. Ithaca but will have F. J. A. Ithaca inspection initials. Colt SN 8. 57,0. SNs 8. Ithaca look for F. J. A. Ithaca inspection initials. SNs 1,0. 41,4. 05 to 1,0. Union Switch Signal. Look for RCD US S inspection initials. Colt CommercialMilitary Model SN 8. Commercial models were converted to military production. Colt stop its commercial production at SN C2. Colt SN 1,6. 09,5. Colt SN 2,2. 44,8. Remington Rand SN 9. Remington Rand SN 9. Remington Rand SN 9. Remington Rand SN 9. Remington Rand SN 1,2. Remington Rand SN 1,4. Remington Rand SN 1,7. Remington Rand SN 1,8. Remington Rand SN 2,1. Remington Rand SN 2,3. Ithaca SN 8. 56,4. SNs 8. 56,1. 01 to 9. Colt, look for G. H. D. or W. B. Colt inspection initials. Ithaca SN 9. 00,0. Ithaca SN 9. 14,0. Ithaca SN 1,2. 08,6. Ithaca SN 1,4. 41,4. Ithaca SN 1,8. 16,6. Ithaca SN 2,0. 75,1. Ithaca SN 2,6. 19,0. Singer SN S8. 00. S8. 00. 50. 0 1. Use great care in evaluating these. They are very rare and valuable. This pistol is also counterfeited the most. Slide markings are S. MFG. CO. ELIZABETH,N. J., U. S. A. 4. 5 Union Switch Signal SN 1,0. Union Switch Signal SN 1,0. SNs 1,0. 88,7. 26 to 1,0. Colt. Look for G. H. D. or W. B. Colt inspection initials. Special Versions 1 Springfield Armory U. S. ARMY NATIONAL MATCH 1. Very hard to identify. Early 1. 95. 4 models looked like regular 1. A1 and later versions usually had adjustable sights. U. S. AIR FORCE MATCH 1. Produced by U. S. Knjiga Za Marka. A. F. Gunsmiths.  Very hard to identify except should have AFPG stamped on frame. A M1. 91. 1A1 similar to Army National Match. Colt ACE Caliber. Long Rifle SN 1 to 1. April 1. 93. 1 to July 1. The last 1. 90 or so were assembled from spare parts in 1. Parts only partially interchangable with a. M1. 91. 1A1 pistol. Colt Service Model ACE Caliber. Long Rifle SN SM 1 to SM 3,8. Feb.  1. 93. 6 to Jan. Between 1. 93. 5 and Sept. Colt Service Model ACE pistols were made and their parts were fully interchangable with the. M1. 91. 1A1. 5 Colt Service Model ACE SN SM 3. SM 1. 3,8. 03 April 1. Sept. 1. 94. 5  Between 1. Oct. 1. 94. 6, a total of 2. They were SN U1 to U2. From 1. 93. 8 to 1. Service Model ACE. ACP. They were SN U1 to U1. Foreign Service Models 1 Colt M1. Canadian Contract SN C5. C1. 65. 99 Sept. Nov., 1. Only 5. Canada. Caliber. ACP2 Colt M1. 91. A1 Canadian Contract SN 9. Canada through the Lend Leased Act from this serial number range. Caliber. ACP3 Colt M1. British Contract SN W2. W9. 70. 00 and SN C2. C7. 4,2. 00  May 1. April 1. 91. 9 Approx. England. Serial numbers that begin with a C were. ACP and serial numbers that begin with a W were. Webley calibers. 4 Colt M1. British RAF Contract SN W9. W1. 10,6. 96 Jan. April 2. 8, 1. 91. Approx. 1. 0,0. 00 pistols were shipped to the Royal Air Force from this serial number range and were. Webley caliber. 5 British M1. A1 WW II Lend Lease From all SNs of U. S. M1. 91. 1A1 models  March 1. WW II The U. S. Britain through the Lend Lease Act. Colt M1. Russian Contract SN C2. C8. 90. 00 Feb. Jan. Russia purchased 5. M1. 91. 1. 4. 5 ACP pistols during WW I. Russia purchased more M1. U. S. Regular commercial model Colt except has English Order mark in Russian on left side of frame. Colt M1. 91. 1 Norwegian Colt SN C1. C1. 88. 50 and Norway SN 1 to 5. June 1. 91. 5 to WW II 4. Colt 1. 91. 1s. Norwegian Navy. May 1. Colt 1. 91. ACP pistols purchased in 1. In 1. 91. 7, Norway obtained licence to manufacture its M1. The first they made had COLT AUT PISTOL M1. SN 1. 00 this changed to 1. AUT. PISTOL M1. 91. Colt M1. 91. 1 Argentine SN C6. C1. 16. 21 1. 91. SN C2. 0,0. 01 to C2. SN C8. 67. 90 to C1. MARINA ARGENTINA. In 1. 91. 5 another 1. SN range. In 1. 91. M1. 91. 1 Colts shipped in above SN range. Imported into the U. S. in 1. 96. 0 as surplus but very rare in any condition. Colt M1. A1 Argentine Modelo 1. SN 1 to 1. 0,0. 00 July 2. Feb. 1. 6, 1. 92. Marked on slide with COLT CAL. MOD. 1. 92. 7 and SNs stamped on top of slide in Colts italic numbers. SYST. COLT pistols made by Argintina under licence from Colt marked on right of slide with EJERCITO ARGENTINO SIST. COLT CAL 1. Model 1. Other M1. A1 pistols made in Argintina at Fabrica Militar de Armas Portatiles, Rosario, Argintina SN 1. Colt M1. 91. 1 MEXICAN After WW I, Mexico procured an unknown number of M1. Colt. These are rare because of Mexicos strict penalties for illegal possession of military arms ON SPOT EXECUTION. Very few made it to U. S. and would have a C prefix serial numbers. May have EJERCITO MEXICANO on right side of slide. Colt Commercial Production Govt. Model 1. 91. 2 to 1. Model 1. 91. 1Serial Numbers Date Number Made. SN C1 to C1. 89. SN C1. C5. SN C5. 40. 0 to C1. SN C1. 66. 00 to C2. SN C2. 76. 00 to C7. SN C7. 50. 00 to C9. SN C9. 90. 00 to C1. SN C1. 06. 00. 0 to C1. SN C1. 21. 00. 0 to C1. SN C1. 27. 00. 0 to C1. SN C1. 29. 00. 0 to C1. SN C1. 30. 00. 0 to C1. Some special military orders and military contractor orders were made. The following pistols were shipped to Major Cyrus S. Radford, U. S. Marine Corps Reserve, on Feb. SNs 1 C9. 25. 05, 2 C9. Colt Single Action Army Wikipedia. Colt Single Action Army Revolver. Me Without You 2001'>Me Without You 2001. Second Generation Colt Single Action Army. Type. Revolver. Place of origin. United States. Service history. In service. 18. 731. Artillery Model 1. Used by. United States. Wars. American Indian Wars,SpanishAmerican War,PhilippineAmerican War,Mexican Revolution. Range wars. Production history. Designer. William Mason and Charles Brinckerhoff Richards. Designed. 18. 72. Manufacturer. Colts Patent Firearms Manufacturing Company. Produced. 18. 731. Specifications. Weight. Length. 11 2. 79 mm, with 5 barrel 1. Cartridge. 4. 5 Colt,. WCF,. 3. 8 4. 0 WCF,. WCF,. 3. 8 Colt and many others, including. LR,. 3. 8 Special,. Magnum and. 4. 4 Special. Action. Single action revolver. Feed system. 6 shot Cylinder. The Colt Single Action Army, also known as the Single Action Army, SAA, Model P, Peacemaker, M1. Colt. 4. 5 is a single actionrevolver with a revolving cylinder holding six metallic cartridges. It was designed for the U. S. government service revolver trials of 1. Colts Patent Firearms Manufacturing Company  todays Colts Manufacturing Company  and was adopted as the standard military service revolver until 1. The Colt SAA has been offered in over 3. Its overall appearance has remained consistent since 1. Colt has discontinued its production twice, but brought it back due to popular demand. The revolver was popular with ranchers, lawmen, and outlaws alike, but as of the early 2. Its design has influenced the production of numerous other models from other companies. The Colt SAA Peacemaker revolver is a famous piece of Americana known as The Gun That Won the West. The original length of the barrel, issued to the U. S. Cavalry, was 7 12 inches with an overall length of 1. HistoryeditBound by the Rollin White patent 1. April 3, 1. 85. 5 and not wanting to pay a royalty fee to Smith Wesson, Colt could not begin development of bored through revolver cylinders for metallic cartridge use until April 4, 1. For the design, Colt turned to two of its best engineers William Mason and Charles Brinckerhoff Richards who had developed a number of revolvers and black powder conversions for the company. Their effort was designed for the United States government service revolver trials of 1. Colts Patent Firearms Manufacturing Company and adopted as the standard military service revolver. Production began in 1. Single Action Army model 1. New Model Army Metallic Cartridge Revolving Pistol. The very first production Single Action Army, serial number 1, thought lost for many years after its production, was found in a barn in Nashua, New Hampshire in the early 1. It was chambered in. Colt, a centerfire design containing charges of up to 4. Relative to period cartridges and most later handgun rounds, it was quite powerful in its full loading. The Colt Single Action Army revolver, along with the 1. Smith Wesson Model 3 Schofield revolver, replaced the Colt 1. Army Percussion revolver. The Colt quickly gained favor over the S W and remained the primary US military sidearm until 1. Long Colt caliber Colt Model 1. By the end of 1. 87. Colt Single Action Army revolvers chambered for the. Colt cartridge had entered service and the remaining revolvers were sold in the civilian market. The Colt. American history, known as The Gun That Won the West. First generation 1. The Single Action Army became available in standard barrel lengths of 4 inch, 5 inch, as well as the Cavalry standard, original 7 inch. The shorter barrelled revolvers are sometimes called the Civilian or Gunfighter model 4 inch and the Artillery Model 5 inch. There was also a variant with a sub 4 inch barrel, without an ejector rod, unofficially called the Sheriffs Model, Bankers Special, or Storekeeper. From 1. 87. 5 until 1. Colt marketed a single action revolver in. Henry caliber in a separate number range from no. A Flattop Target Model was listed in Colts catalogs from 1. Colt manufactured 9. The front sight consisted of a base with an interchangeable blade. In 1. 89. 6, at serial number 1. Colt Single Action was certified for use with smokeless powder. In 1. 92. 0, larger, highly visible sights replaced the original thin blade and notch. The revolvers remained essentially unchanged from that point until cessation of manufacture at the beginning of World War II. From 1. 87. 3 through 1. World War II, the so called Pre War, Post War model, production of the Colt Single Action Army reached 3. This is identified as the Pre War or First Generation of the model. Calibers, at least thirty in all, ranged from. Eley, with approximately half, or 1. Bisley and Flat Top Target variations, chambered for. Colt. The next most prevalent were the. Winchester Center fire WCF at 7. WCF at 5. 0,5. 20 3. Winchester 3. 2 WCF at 4. Colt at 1. 9,6. 76. Military useedit. Colt Single Action Army, serial No 5. Cavalry issued. All original, good condition, U. S. Cavalry and Artillery Single Action Armies those produced between 1. Especially valuable, often going for well over 1. OWA Orville Wood Ainsworth and the rare Henry Nettleton inspected Single Action Army Colts. The OWA Colt refers to the earliest issued Single Action Army guns, which were inspected by Orville W. Ainsworth. Ainsworth was the ordnance sub inspector at the Colt factory for the first 1. Oct. 1. 87. 3 to Nov. Single Action Armys production. It was Ainsworth who inspected the Colts used by Col. G. A. Custers 7th Cavalry at the Battle of the Little Bighorn. The number range of possible Little Bighorn Colts is 4. Henry Nettleton was the U. S. Principal Sub inspector in 1. Springfield Armory. Second only to the OWA Colts, Nettleton Colts are prized by serious collectors. Both the Nettleton and OWA Colts have the cartouche OWA or HN on the left side of the wood grip. By the mid 1. 87. Army had purchased a significant number of Smith Wesson Schofield revolvers chambering a shorter. Logistical problems arose because the ammunition was not interchangeable. The Colt revolvers would accept the shorter round, but not vice versa. For a time, the Government stopped orders for the longer Colt cartridge and used the Smith Wesson round exclusively. The Schofield was soon retired and sold to the civil market. The largest group of U. S. Colt Cavalry revolvers was inspected by David F. Clark, his D. F. C. During 1. 89. 3, the. U. S. Colt Single Action Army revolver was retired by the Cavalry and replaced by the. Colt Model 1. 89. Double Action Army revolver. The. 4. 5 Single Action Army revolver was still standard issue to the Infantry, Artillery and other branches of the U. S. Army. In 1. 89. U. S. federal government returned 2. SAA revolvers to Colts to be refurbished 8. New York Militia with the 7 inch barrel and 1,2. In 1. 89. 8, 1. 4 9. SAA revolvers were altered the same way by Springfield Armory. The original records of the War Department do refer to these revolvers with the shortened barrel as the Altered Revolver. The name Artillery is actually a misnomer, which Sapp speculates may have originated because the Light Artillery happened to have the first units armed with the altered revolver. Colt Model 1. 87. U. S. Artillery Model. The Artillery Single Actions were issued to the Infantry, the Light Artillery, the Volunteer Cavalry and other troops because the standard issue. Colt M 1. 89. 2 double action revolver was lacking in stopping power.