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LOT 128
Exceptional U.S. Colt Model 1902 Philippine Double Action Revolver with Factory Letter - Serial no. 043412, 45 LC cal., 6 inch round bbl., blue finish, hard rubber grips. This is an outstanding example of a desirable U.S. Colt Model 1902 manufactured in 1902. In 1902 the Ordnance department purchased 4,600 Model 1902 revolvers in the serial number range of 43,401 to 48,097 with this revolver falling at the very beginning of that range. The revolver has the distinctive oversized trigger and trigger guard that are characteristic of the Model 1902 Revolvers. The top of the barrel is marked with the one line address, “45 COLT” on the left side and the circled Rampant Colt on the lower left rear of the frame. The upper left front of the trigger guard and the left rear of the frame is marked with the inspectors initials “R.A.C.”. The complete serial number “043/412” is marked the toe of the butt and the partial serial number “3412” is marked on the loading gate. There is a “K” marked on the bottom of the barrel directly ahead of the frame. Blue finish with niter blue trigger and hammer with polished sides, blade front and frame notch rear sights, and fitted with checkered hard rubber grips with the Rampant Colt in an oval at the top and lanyard loop on the butt. The accompanying factory letter verifies the caliber, barrel length, blue finish, rubber grips and that is was shipped in a shipment of 550 to the Commanding Officer at Springfield Armory on April 9, 1902. CONDITION: Excellent. The revolver retains 98% original high polish blue finish showing some mild muzzle wear and some minor thinning on the grip straps. Overall there are a few minor scratches. Most of the original bright niter blue finish remains on the trigger, fading on the face and the hammer retains 98% original bright niter blue finish. The grips are also excellent with a couple of minor bruises in the otherwise crisp checkering. The markings remain sharp. Mechanically excellent. This is certainly one of the finest examples we have ever sold!
Estimate: 8,500 - 11,000
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LOT 129
Excellent Documented Manila
Philippines Shipped Colt Model 1877 Thunderer Double Action
Revolver with Very Scarce Six Inch Barrel and Factory Letter -
Serial no. 130808, 41 Long Colt cal., 6 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, checkered hard rubber grips. Manufactured in 1902. The accompanying factory letter lists this revolver with a 6 inch barrel in .41 caliber and shipped to E. G. Shields, Insular Purchasing Agent, Manila, Philippine Islands. Marked: ES Manila c/o J. H. Threw, New York in February 10, 1902. It was 1 of 350 guns in
the shipment. This revolver has the standard two-line address on the top of the barrel and the caliber designation on the left. The left side of the frame is marked with the three-line/three-patent dates followed by the circled Rampant Colt, with a “bulls
eye” ejector rod head, large half moon blade front and frame notch rear sights, blue finish with casehardened frame, niter blue trigger and hammer (polished sides), and is fitted with checkered hard rubber grips with the Rampant Colt in an oval at the tops and “808” on the undersides. The matching serial number is marked on the frame, trigger guard and back strap, and the assembly number “112” is on the loading gate.
CONDITION: Excellent. The revolver retains 98% o niter blue, and vivid case colors with some light
edge wear, a few scratches, and a small patch of pitting at the bottom of the left recoil shield. The grips are also excellent with crisp checkering and only light handling/storage marks. Mechanically excellent with clear markings.
Provenance: The TTT Collection.
Estimate: 6,000 - 9,000