Colt Model 1892 New Army and Navy revolver, identifiable by its early production serial number and the "COLT D.A. .38" barrel marking, indicating it is chambered for the .38 Long Colt cartridge. This model holds historical significance as the first general-issue double-action swing-out cylinder handgun used by the U.S. military. The low serial number adds a degree of collector interest. The serial number 1814 indicates that your Colt revolver was manufactured in 1892, the very first year of production for this model. The revolver pictured is a Colt Model 1892 New Army andThe serial number 1814 indicates that your Colt revolver was manufactured in 1892, the very first year of production for this model
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