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Colt 1909 .45 Colt Revolver - From 1910 Philippines Shipment to update from .38 to .45 - Very Rare
Guns International #: 101557291 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Colt Revolvers - Army - .45 Colt Revolvers
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Seller: Freedom1234
Member Since: 5/21/17
State: Texas
Zip: 77316
Country: United States
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Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Zelle, Cashiers Check, Money Order, Personal Check, Layaway
About Us: This seller is a non FFL licensee and adheres to the ATF rule: “ A non-licensee may mail a shotgun or rifle to a resident of their own state or to a licensee in any state. Antiques excepted. Handguns are not mailable. A common or contract carrier must be used to ship a handgun. ”
Description:
Colt 1909 .45 Colt Revolver - 1910 Philippines Shipment to change military sidearms from .38 to .45 caliber. Marked on grip butt US Army Model 1909 No 30184. Marked by inspector RAC. 30184 also on frame and cylinder swing out arm. Very Rare.
Proof of provenance:
Accompanying signed and embossed archive letter from Colt Archives, Office of the Colt Historian stating:
"Sold to United States Government, Commanding Officer, Ordnance Depot, Manila, Philippine Islands, May of 1909. Number of guns in shipment 250".
The Philippine Moro Rebellion after the Spanish American War demonstrated factually that the .38 Colt was an unsatisfactory man stopper. The Moros would take a cylinder of .38 Colt’s and keep on coming. With the result that many American soldiers were either seriously wounded or killed by the Moro’s knives.
The Army replaced the .38’s with .45’s. One of the .45 rounds often did what six of the .38 Colt’s bullets could not do. Stop a charging Moro cold.
The War Department placed initial orders for 6000 New Service revolvers Caliber .45, on December, 17 1908. They were officially designated as" Colt's Double-Action Revolver, Caliber .45, Model of 1909". The marking "U.S. ARMY MODEL 1909, N0. 30184. The serial number marked on the butt was the same number as was stamped under the crane on the receiver as well as on the crane. The cylinder latch was marked on the rear with the last 4 digits of the serial number. The stocks were hand numbered inside as well as marked on the butt with the inspectors initials "RAC" (Renaldo A. Carr.) The right side of the receiver was also marked with the initials of the inspector as well as with those of the "Army Inspector of Ordnance". Additional orders were placed in 1910 and 1911 for a grand total of 19,503 pistols. The pistols were serial numbered from 30001 through 49503. Thid one is number 30184.
Bore very lightly frosted and still very strong. Grips generally good with some wear near uper edge. Comes with padded Pistol Case.
Seller accepts cashiers check, personal check, layaway or money order.
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Handgun Caliber: .45 Colt
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 1909 New Service
Serial Number: 30184
Barrel Length: 5
Ejectors: Very Good
Condition: Very Good 70%
Metal Condition: Good
Bore Condition: Very Good
Manufacture Date: 1909