September 10-12, 2024 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/11/2024
Frame was manufactured in 1900 and the 1902 date is not stamped on right side making this one of the earliest known examples of this model. Adopted by the Government due to the inadequate performance of the then-in-use .38 revolvers. The large trigger guard and extra long trigger was devised as a solution for the heavy double action trigger pull and the smaller stature of the Philippine soldiers. Rinaldo Carr (RAC) was the chief sub inspector of all these revolvers. You will find his stamp on the left side of frame near grip, on the back of cylinder, and the trigger guard. Right side of frame has the inspector stamp "OCH" for Odus C. Horney who worked at Springfield from 1898-1902. The are a proof "P" and "K" stamps under the barrel. Matching serial number on butt, cylinder, and loading gate. Gutta percha Colt grips are not numbered. Features standard blue finish with fire blue screws and sports a factory lanyard loop. The top of the barrel wears the single line Colt address. The side of the barrel is stamped 45 Colt. Left side of frame has the Colt pony in a circle. This revolver comes with a standard Colt SAA / Schofield holster that was altered during its period of use with an access cut to allow fitting the large guard. CONDITION: Excellent. The frame retains about 75% blue with some age spots. The barrel retains approximately the same coverage with age spotting and some blended patina. The housing has blue in top protected area. The straps retain some bright blue blending patina. The cylinder shows some generous blue in flutes with the balance patina. The screws are true and retain the majority of fire blue, as does the top and back of the hammer. The grips are excellent and crisp. Action working but heavy pull. Bore is bright with minor residue. Holster is stamped US and exhibits some cracking but solid.