![]() So how did an officer in the US Army get his hands on a Navy issued Colt? Well, prior to joining the US Army, Roosevelt was the Assistant Secretary of the Navy. "Rough Riders", up Kettle and San Juan Hills. Perhaps the most famous Colt 1895 issued to the US Navy was the one Theodore Roosevelt used during the charges he made with the 1st USV Cavalry, a.k.a. It comes still in its original USN marked flap holster which has seen better days, but is still mostly intact. 38 Colt, blued finish, and checkered hard rubber grips. ![]() Made in 1895, this one was early first year production and was sure to have seen service in the Spanish-American War in 1898. This is a good US Navy marked Colt Model 1895 with a desirable pre-1898 antique serial number in the 18,100 range. Colt 1895 US Navy Revolver & Holster - Just Like Teddy Roosevelt's-Ĭolt 1895 US Navy Revolver & Holster - Just Like Teddy Roosevelt's.
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