That is not the actual serial number. If you remove the grips, there is the actual Colt serial number. The military had Colt mark the number shown most probably to quickly tell to whom the particular pistol was assigned to. Here is is my much older version with number 625:
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Very very cool revolver. Congrats Steve. From one of those down east collections?

Very nice revolver! Will you fire it or is it a safe queen?
Thanks for posting.




























