What is 1890 colt?

The 1890 Colt was a single-action revolver produced by Colt Manufacturing Company from 1890 to 1892. It was designed as a smaller and lighter version of the popular Colt Single Action Army revolver, which had become the standard-issue handgun of the US military.

The 1890 Colt was chambered for the .38 Long Colt cartridge and had a six-round cylinder. It featured a case-hardened frame, a blue finish barrel, and a one-piece black rubber grip. The barrel length was either 2.5 or 4 inches.

Although the 1890 Colt was a commercial failure due to its high cost and competition from other small-caliber revolvers, it gained popularity among law enforcement agencies and private citizens for its compact size and reliability.

Today, the 1890 Colt is considered a collector's item and is highly sought after by gun enthusiasts and historians.