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LOT 3241
Exceptionally Fine Colt U.S. Model 1902 Double Action Philippine Constabulary Revolver with Highly Desirable, Very Scarce Holster Rig - Serial no. 47388, 45 LC cal., 6 inch round bbl., blue finish, hard rubber grips. 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. 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 of the barrel, 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 inspector initials “R.A.C.” The right of the frame is marked “J.T.T.”, “1902,” and “U.S.”“RAC” is also marked on the rear cylinder face. There is a “P” marked on the bottom of the barrel directly ahead of the frame and on the rear cylinder face. The complete serial number “47/388” is marked the toe of the butt and the partial serial number “7388” is marked on the loading gate and rear cylinder face. The right grip panel is also numbered to the gun (“388”). Includes a correct Philippine Constabulary leather holster rig. The proper holster has the added leather web known as a gore to accommodate the oversized trigger guard of the Model 1902 revolver. These 1881 pattern holsters were expressly modified for use with the Model 1902. The flap of the holster has an embossed “US” inside an oval. The back of the holster loop is stamped “LANZ, OWEN & CO./CHICAGO.” The cartridge belt has the proper Philippine Constabulary “PC” belt buckle. Very few of these holster rigs survived the tropical Philippine climate.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, retaining 85% plus original high polish bright blue finish
with thinning to gray on the grip straps and high edge wear on the balance. Barrel has a
spot of cleaned pitting on the right side. 80% original nitre blue remains on the hammer and trigger. The grips are fine with some minor handling marks, some high edge wear and crisp checkering overall. Mechanically excellent. The holster rig is fine with age cracking, minor handling/storage marks and tight stitching overall. A rarely encountered, high condition Colt U.S. Model 1902 Philippine Constabulary revolver rig.
Estimate: 5,500 - 8,500
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LOT 3242
Very Scarce Documented First
Generation Colt Sheriff’s Model Single
Action Revolver with Factory Letter - Serial no.
192838, 41 LC cal., 4 inch round bbl., blue finish,
hard rubber grips. Manufactured in 1900 in sheriff’s
model configuration with documented 4 inch
barrel. Colt Sheriff’s Model revolvers are a rare and desirable Single Action Army
variation. Experts estimate that 1,000-1,200 Sheriff’s Model SAA revolvers were
manufactured between 1882 and 1927. The revolver correctly lacks an ejector
rod. The barrel has the two-line Hartford address on top and “41 COLT” on the
left side. The left side of the frame has the two-line, three-date marking followed
by a circled Rampant Colt. Matching numbers are found on the frame, trigger guard, and back strap. The accompanying factory letter lists this revolver with a 4 inch barrel in .41 caliber, blue finish, and type of stocks not listed when sold to L. Carroll & Co. (address unavailable) and shipped to Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Co., Chicago, Illinois, on April 21, 1900.
CONDITION: Fair with a smooth gray patina and minor to moderate pitting. The heavily worn grips are fair. Mechanically excellent. Sheriff’s Model SAAs are difficult to find in any condition. A rare variation to an already highly desirable and iconic Colt revolver.
Estimate: 6,000 - 9,000
LOT 3243
U.S. Ainsworth
Inspected
Colt Cavalry Model Single Action
Army Revolver - Serial no. 2079, 45 LC cal., 7 1/2 inch round bbl., blue/
casehardened finish, hard rubber grips. Manufactured in 1874. O.W. Ainsworth’s
desirable “A” inspector mark is found on the trigger guard, barrel, and back strap.
A “P” proof is found on the cylinder and barrel.
The barrel has the one-line Hartford address,
and the frame has the two-line patent dates
marking followed by partially obliterated
“US.” The ejector rod has a bullseye head. The
matching full serial number is found on the
frame, trigger guard, back strap, cylinder, and
barrel. Ainsworth physically inspected SAA
revolvers recorded in the serial number range
200 through 14343. This was the first major
block of U.S. Cavalry revolvers. This revolver falls into the serial range of Cavalry Models that were issued to the 6th Cavalry.
CONDITION: Very good. The barrel retains an area of original blue finish under the ejector rod housing and slight patterns of original case colors remain on the hammer and frame, otherwise the revolver has a smooth brown-gray patina with some scattered light pitting. There is a series of scratches around the “US” marking. The later production commercial replacement grips are good. Mechanically functions, but is missing the half
cock notch.
Estimate: 4,500 - 7,000