Offered for sale is a rare Colt Model 1889
Navy Commercial double-action revolver, chambered in .38 Long Colt and manufactured in 1895. This model is historically significant as Colt’s first production double-action revolver.

* Make: Colt
* Model: 1889 Navy Commercial
* Caliber: .38 Long Colt
* Year: 1895
* Serial Number: 19874
* Barrel Length: 6″
* Bore: Good to Very Good (7/10)
* Legal Status: Antique (FFL not required)

This revolver is a commercial example in its original configuration, including the free-rotating cylinder, which is correct for early 1889 models. Most Navy-issued examples were later modified with locking cylinders, making untouched originals like this increasingly scarce. Fewer than ~5,000 were produced in this contiguration.

Condition Notes:
* Approximately 50% original high-polish blue remains
* Areas of finish loss, light surface rust, and brown patina consistent with age
* No evidence of refinish or alteration
* Fire bluing remains visible on trigger, hammer, and screws
* Bore shows light pin-prick pitting and slightly worn rifling, very respectable for age
* Action functions correctly; locks up tight when cocked

Markings:
* Barrel top: “COLT’S PT F. A. MFG. CO.
HARTFORD CT. U.S.A.” and patent dates
* Left barrel: “DA 38”
* Matching factory assembly number 241
* Original Colt hard rubber checkered grips in very good condition with a small chip on the back of the right panel

Antique – no FFL required