Original Spanish-American War U.S. Colt Model 1896 D.A. 38 Revolver Named to Puerto Rico Campaign Soldier - Serial 99602 Made In 1898 16th Century though there is a crack

though there is a crack by the lower lock screw

it was ideal for gun crews and communications men aboard US Naval vessels

confirming great age

The box measures 30 ⅛” x 18” x 10 ½” inches and is constructed of wood with metal hardware and web carrying straps

which still have a lot of the original bright finish

Original Spanish-American War U.S. Colt Model 1896 D.A. 38 Revolver Named to Puerto Rico Campaign Soldier - Serial 99602 Made In 1898 16th Century though there is a crackOriginal Item: One of a Kind. The Colt Model 1896 revolver is an important piece of history in the evolution of the modern handgun. This revolver is sometimes called the D. A. 38 for a good reason: they are marked COLT. D. A. 38 on the side of the barrel, as they are a double action revolver chambered for the . 38 Long Colt cartridge. There are many similar models of this handgun made by Colt: the Model 1892, 1894, 1895, 1896 and later the Model 1901