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8.1 Centaure Data

Chapter 8 – Centaure Data

8.1 Survey Results

 

 

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Survey Results

Explanations for Colors and Symbols

RNMAs, 1st Variation Marshal Models & MSRs

C-Prefix Civilians Models

F-Prefix Cavalry & 2nd Variation Marshal Models

Pocket Armies, Odds & Ends

„Colterized“ Centaures

 

 

The day finally came when the data bank became too large for a single file. We had split the data into five sections.

Apologies for the extra clicking.

 

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Explanation for C0l0rs and Symbols

 

Legend – Information in survey printed in

  • brown         1st Model or Regular New Model Army (7 variations)
  • blue              2nd or Civilian Model (C-prefix, 2 variations)
  • violet            3rd or Cavalry Model (F-prefix, 2 variations)
  • green           4th or Marshal Model (2 variations incl. F-prefix)
  • dark-pink         5th or Pocket Army Model (3 variations)
  • red                assumed/pending confirmation

 

S/N      serial number

Manufactured     year of production/proof

Dealer     name of dealer or importer found on pistol

Barrel      8”, 7,5”, 5,5”, 4” 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, *q, *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 wooden grip
  • ivory     ivory
  • 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

 

 

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