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COLT MODEL 1909 U.S. ARMY .45 COLT CALIBER NEW SERVICE REVOLVER, #34XXX
Guns International #: 101189740 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Colt Revolvers - New Service - .45 Colt Revolvers
Seller's Information
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Seller: goodmanguns
Company: William T. Goodman
Member Since: 10/16/15
First Name: William
Last Name: Goodman
State: Montana
Zip: 59715
Country: United States
Phone: (406) 587-3131
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 70
Total Number of Listings: 4093
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: checks, cashiers/bank check, money order
Description:
MODEL 1909 U.S. ARMY .45 COLT CALIBER NEW SERVICE REVOLVER, #34XXX. This is an interesting Colt and no doubt has some history to it. After being issued to the U.S. Army, it was probably sold as surplus. According to the excellent and detailed book COLT’S NEW SERVICE REVOLVER by Timothy J. Mullen: “After WWI a number of Army Model 1909 revolvers were sold as surplus. Some of these were acquired by the Cleveland Trust Co., where they were used to arm the guards who transferred money between their various bank branches, which numbered 42 by 1920. The company owned 500 various revolvers, Remington M10 shotguns…etc.” This may or may not be one or their guns, but certainly it was not uncommon for many of these M-1909s to be sold as surplus. This example shows fine blue overall that is bright in the protected areas and mixing dull/brown/gray on the higher areas and edges. The U.S. PROPERTY marking on the bottom of the barrel and butt markings have been very neatly removed, yet there is a partial “RAC” inspector stamping visible under the barrel and an excellent "RAC" on the back of the cylinder face. The lanyard swivel has been removed and filled so expertly, that unless you use a magnifier under the right light you simply can’t see where it was filled! The early correct stylized C with rampant colt stamping on the frame is distinct and the colt markings on the barrel are excellent, correct smooth walnut grips show wear but are solid, very tight action and lock-up with exc. bright bore. Lots of life still left in this old Colt war horse!
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Manufacturer: COLT
Model: 1909 U.S. ARMY NEW SERVICE REVOLVER
Serial Number: 34XXX
Caliber Info: .45 COLT
Condition: VG
Barrels: 5 1/2