Chapter 8 – Centaure Data

8.1 Survey Results

 

8.1 8.1.1   8.1.2   8.1.3 8.1.4   8.1.5 8.1.6

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.

 

8.1.1

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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