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Crossman’s perfect 100 point score for 10 shots at 20 yards on November 15, 1907, is recorded in “Pistol and Revolver Shooting” by A.L.A. Himmelwright. The record is also mention in “Arms and the Man” in 1917 and “Centennial History of Missouri” from 1921. Various additional period articles and publications
list his scores, victories, and involvement in other matches, including that he was accidentally shot in the leg by another shooter at a match in 1916. An advertisement by Smith & Wesson in 1911 which notes that “C.C. Crossman, of Missouri, won the United States Revolver Association National Championship, the Gold Medal and custody of the cup with a .38 Smith & Wesson Hand Ejector. His score was 455 out of a possible 500.” In 1911, he won the national revolver championship.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine with crisp engraving, bright gold inlaid name, 85% plus of the factory blue finish, and minor overall wear mainly at the edges and grip areas. The grips are also excellent and have crisp checkering, smooth oiled finish, and light wear at the lower edges. Mechanically excellent. This is an exceptional Colt New Service Target revolver in its own right and particularly rare with this level of factory engraving even without the factory gold inlaid inscription. Crossman’s name in gold and the subsequently factory applied inscription indicate it was used by him to set an unbeatable world record placing this revolver truly in a class of its own and making it a valuable addition to any Colt collection.
Estimate: 30,000 - 50,000
Collector’s Fact
According to The Book of Colt Firearms, fewer than only 75 Colt New Service revolvers were factory engraved, and only approximately 100 were inscribed or monogrammed. A historic, well documented example like this with both factory engraving and a gold inscription would be a centerpiece for any collection.
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