My late Brother bought a Colt New Service in .45 Colt around 1965. He bought it from a retired cop. I am not certain but I think it was pre WWI. Fixed sights and a grip adapter to make it easier to hold.
Again, a really really smooth action.
15 posted on 05/16/2015 3:09:21 PM PDT by yarddog
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