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LOT 1058
U.S. Colt Model 1902 Philippine/ Alaskan Revolver with Factory Letter - Serial no. 47085,
45 Long Colt cal., 6 inch round bbl., blue finish, hard rubber grips. This revolver was manufactured
in 1900, and shipped to Springfield Armory on October 29, 1902, as part of a 150 gun order. Also
known as the “Philippine” Model, the 1902 Alaskan was the military contract version of the Colt Model
1878 DA Frontier revolver, with the addition of a lanyard ring to the butt, and the mounting of an extra large
triggerguard and niter blue trigger, to give better leverage for the heavier mainspring. Blade front sight on
barrel with one line block letter Colt address on top, “45 COLT.” on the left, “K” on the underside, and “20839”
scratched into the underside of the ejector rod housing. The cylinder is numbered “7085”, and is marked
with a “P” proof and Rinaldo Carr’s initials (R.A.C), and the frame is marked “U.S.” on the right side under the
cylinder, “1902” ahead of the grips, and “J.T.T.” over the grips, and “R.A.C” on the left side over the grips, and a
circled Rampant Colt under the lockplate. The left side of the triggerguard is marked “R.A.C”, the butt is equipped
with a lanyard ring, and the grips are checkered hard rubber with Rampant Colt logos at the top and triangle patterns at the
bottom. Includes a Colt factory letter verifying the configuration and the shipping data.
CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 75% original blue finish with brown patina on balance, scattered light wear overall, primarily on gripstraps and relief
edges. The triggerguard retains most of the refinished blue. There are a few very minor dings on the front sight. Grips are also excellent with light
wear. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,750 - 4,250
LOT 1057
Fine U.S. Colt Artillery Model Single Action Army Revolver with
Holster Rig - Serial no. 116363, 45 Long Colt cal., 5 1/2 inch round bbl.,
blue/casehardened finish, walnut grips. Originally a Cavalry Model, this revolver
was refurbished by Colt to Artillery Model configuration in 1903. These arms were
brought back into service during the Spanish-American War, Filipino-American War,
and Moro Rebellion. Though nicknamed “Artillery Models,” they were actually issued to
a variety of U.S. Army units and particularly known to have been favored for use against the
Moro warriors who were known to continue fighting after being shot with the weaker .38 caliber
Colt double action revolvers also in use. The revolver has mixed numbers and components typical of the Artillery variants. The
David F. Clark sub-inspected frame (116363) dates to 1885. The trigger guard (285) has Orville W. Ainsworth’s inspector “A” initial
and falls in the lot 1 serial number range (177-1191) of 1,000 Cavalry Models issued to the 10th Cavalry. The back strap (50038) carries
Henry Nettleton’s inspector “HN” initials and dates to 1879. The cylinder has the serial number “743[illegible]”. The barrel has “JTC” sub-
inspector initials and the “P” proof mark, lacks a visible serial number, and has the one-line Hartford address. The bottom of the grip
has Rinaldo A. Carr’s sub-inspected initials “RAC.” The right side of the grip has the date “1903” above a script letter “RAC” cartouche. The
left side of the frame is stamped with the three-line patent dates marking followed by “U.S.” The ejector rod has the early “bullseye” head.
Included is a Artillery Model leather holster rig with US holster and belt buckle.
CONDITION: Fine as Colt factory refurbished. The barrel and ejector rod housing retain 40% of the blue finish with brown patina on the
balance and the cylinder and grip straps retain 95% of the blue finish with thinning to gray and high edge wear on the balance. The frame
has faded to a gray. The grip is also fine with high edge wear, some handling marks, and legible date and cartouche. Mechanically excellent.
The holster rig is very good with age cracking.
Estimate: 6,000 - 9,000
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