Object Details
Created by
Colt's Manufacturing Company, American, founded 1855
Owned by
Charles Hamilton Houston, American, 1895 - 1951
Issued by
United States Armed Forces, American, founded 1775
Description
Colt Model 1917 Revolver .45 ACP (Automatic Colt Pistol) No 22-883 issued by the United States Army to Charles Hamilton Houston during World War I. The gun is comprised of metal with wood applied to the handle. The revolver has a six-round cylinder that is semi-removable so bullets can be loaded. There are multiple manufacturer's notes throughout the barrel and frame. On the left of the barrel, text reads [COLT D.A. 45]. On top of the barrel is the manufacture's information, [COLT’S PT FA MFG CO. HARTFORD, CT U.S.A. / PAT’D AUG. 5, 1884 JUNE 6 1900 JULY 4 1905]. On the left side of the frame, at the top next to the hammer are the letters [GHS] in a circle. Below the hammer on the frame is a horse standing on its hind legs with two spears. The bottom of the grip has a circular hinge with a cylinder shaped metal. Surrounding the hinge are the words, [U.S. / ARMY / MODEL / 1917 / N° / 22 / 883].
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Charles Hamilton Houston, Jr. and Dr. Rosemary Jagus
Date
January 1918
Object number
2018.59.3
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
Type
pistols
Medium
metal and wood
Dimensions
H x W x D: 5 1/2 × 11 1/4 × 1 1/2 in. (14 × 28.6 × 3.8 cm)
Place made
Hartford, Connecticut, United States, North and Central America
Place used
France, Europe
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Classification
Weapons and Ammunition
Data Source
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Topic
African American
Buffalo Soldiers
Military
World War I
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmaahc_2018.59.3