Colt New Service .455 Eley Pre-Owned

Colt New Service .455 Eley

The Colt New Service .455 Eley is a large-frame, double-action revolver that was manufactured by Colt’s Manufacturing Company from 1898 to 1941. It was specifically chambered for the .455 Eley cartridge, which was a British military round. The New Service revolver was designed as a military and police firearm, and it saw significant use during both World War I and World War II. The production of the Colt New Service .455 Eley model ceased in 1941 as Colt shifted its focus to military contracts for the war effort. Today, the New Service revolvers, including the .455 Eley variant, are sought after by collectors and enthusiasts for their historical significance and craftsmanship.

Product Overview: Colt New Service Revolver

The revolver had a robust design, intended to handle the powerful .455 Eley cartridge, which offered good stopping power originally developed for the British military in the late 19th century. It was a large, rimmed revolver round with a bullet diameter of .455 inches (11.6 mm).

Caliber: .455 Eley
Action: Double-action
Capacity: 6 rounds
Barrel Length: Available in various lengths, typically ranging from 4.5 inches to 7.5 inches
Overall Length: Varies depending on barrel length
Overall Weight: Varies depending on barrel length and configuration, normally between 2.5 to 3.5 pounds (unloaded)
Frame Material: Solid frame construction, typically made of steel
Grips: Various grip options were available, including checkered wood, hard rubber, or plastic
Sights: Fixed sights (normally a blade front sight and a groove or notch rear sight)
Finish: Normally Blued or nickel plated
Cylinder: Swing out cylinder with a capacity of 6 rounds
Trigger: Double action trigger with an exposed hammer
Safety: The revolver normally featured a standard thumb operated cylinder release latch and a hammer block safety.