8.1 Survey Results
8.1.1 Explanations for Colors and Symbols
8.1.1 Legend – Information in survey printed in
- blue Civilian Model/C-series
- brown Regular New Model Army (variations)
- green Marshal Model (variations)
- red assumed/pending confirmation
- violet Cavalry Model/F-series
S/N serial number
Manufactured year of production/proof
Dealer name of dealer or importer found on pistol
Barrel 8”, 7,5”, 5,5” barrel length
Barrel marking
- 1960NMA “1960 NEW MODEL ARMY”
- CTM CENTENNIAL TRADE MARK
- CU CHICAGO U.S.A. (for Centennial Corp., Chicago)
Barrel, cylinder and frame marks
- 44 CAL: 44 (barrel)
- *C, *D, *H, *R, *S, *T, *U, *Z inspector mark (sideways, on barrel, cylinder, frame)
- CoR Crown over R (barrel lug)
- ELG ELG over * in oval (cylinder)
- P perron (barrel, cylinder, frame)
Cylinder Scene
- 1843 legend ENGAGED 16 MAY 1843
- Centaure Centaure proprietary naval engagement scene
- Colt Colt/Ormsby-type naval engagement scene
- CPN legend COLTS PATENT N° plus S/N
- plain no roll-engraving
Frame
- 3s 3-screw frame
- 4s 4-screw frame
- L Centaur logo
- rsc recoil shield cut for stock
- rsnc recoil shield not cut for stock
Grip
- o oiled grip
- MIB marking MADE IN BELGIUM (butt strap, barrel lug, yoke of shoulder stock)
- tnc toe not cut for stock
- tc toe cut for stock
- v varnished grip
Finish
- b blued
- cch color case hardened
- hgp high gloss polish/”in the white”
- np nickel plated
- sp trigger guard/back-strap silver plated
- ss stainless steel
December 8, 2020/WDN
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