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LOT 1241
Exceptional Colt U.S. Model 1902 Philippine Constabulary Double Action Revolver - Serial no. 48183, 45 LC cal., 6 inch round bbl., blue finish, hard rubber grips. Manufactured in 1901. In 1902 the Ordnance
Department purchased 4,600 Model 1902 revolvers in the serial number range of 43,401 to 48,097, with a few being reported higher than that range, like this example. 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 right of the frame is marked “J.T.T.” and “U.S.” The complete serial number “48/183” is marked on the toe of the butt and the partial serial number “8183” is marked on the loading gate. There is a “P” marked on the bottom of the barrel directly ahead of the frame. Fitted with blade and frame groove sights, checkered hard rubber grips with the Rampant Colt in an oval at the top, and lanyard loop on the butt. CONDITION: Extremely fine, retains 90% of the bright original high polish blue finish and 85% plus of the original nitre blue with the balance having thinned to a smooth grey patina primarily on the edges and the grip straps. A spot of cold blue is visible on the left side of the barrel, rear of muzzle. The grips are very fine with a few scattered minor dings and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 4,500 - 6,000
LOT 1242
Documented U.S. Colt Single Action Artillery Model Revolver with Factory Letter - Serial no. 10280, 45 LC cal., 5 1/2 inch round bbl., blue/
casehardened finish, walnut grips. The accompanying factory letter lists this revolver as being chambered in .45 caliber with blue finish and barrel length and stocks not listed when shipped to the commanding officer at Springfield Amory in Springfield Massachusetts on April 17, 1903. The letter also states that the original records for the revolver were lost or destroyed many years ago, but the records do show the revolver being returned for refurbishing as previously noted. It goes on to say the majority of the revolvers received during this time frame had 5 1/2 inch barrels. The revolver features blade front and notch rear sights with a single line address on top of the barrel, bullseye ejector, two line-two patent marking with “U.S.” next to it, one piece walnut grips with “R.A.C.” on the bottom of each panel. The serial number on the frame is one number away from a
revolver known to have been delivered to Company “C” 7-333 U.S.T.C. An Artillery model just over two hundred numbers away is shown in Kopec’s “Cavalry & Artillery Revolvers... A Continuing Study” and was shipped to the Georgia Militia. CONDITION: Fine, retaining 40% factory refinished blue finish and patterns of muted case colors with a smooth gray patina on the balance. The grip is good with a chip in the left toe and scattered dings and scratches. Mechanically excellent. Provenance: The Buckstix Collection. Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
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