.455 Eley. 5.5" barrel. SN: 59022. (Mfg. ca. 1913) Blued metal refinish overall with checkered hardrubber COLT logo grips mounting fixed front blade and rear notch sights. Double action six-chamber hand ejector revolver with lanyard loop to butt and Canadian service markings. Original Colt markings include NEW SERVICE 455 ELEY on left barrel, VP monogram to triggerguard, and non circled {Rampant Colt} to sideplate. The right frame is struck with Canadian {C Broad Arrow} marking with further {Crossed Flags} marks to left chamber and cylinder face. Upper left frame with weakened British military proofs. Left chamber and barrel show London firing proofs. Backstrap is struck USMC followed by a date of 1..10..43, suggesting it may have been captured by the Marines in that year. {C&R}

Good as Refinished. Bore is dirty with firing residues that may clean to Frosty with some patina and strong rifling. Metal finish shows patches of oxidation on barrel, sideplate, topstrap, and on hinge. Some further brown flecking and pinpoint patina. Left grip panel broken with a split through the upper corner, a second crack forming through screw port, and a chip through the butt to the cross pin. Mechanically functional. Action exhibits good timing with some wiggle to lockup.