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Colt Model 1878/1902 Alaskan / Philippine Revolver - Dated 1902 - .45 LC
Guns International #: 103170188 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: .45 Colt Revolvers - Colt Revolvers - Army
Seller's Information
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Seller: Shawn Hoague
Company: Dogface Supply LLC
Member Since: 10/9/20
First Name: Shawn
Last Name: Hoague
State: Vermont
Zip: 05491
Country: United States
Phone: (802) 316-1020
Premium Seller
Number of Active Listings: 4
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
I gladly take C&R licenses WHERE legal! I know the laws well. Shipping will be USPS Priority Mail unless it is a C&R handgun (which is ALWAYS much cheaper to send to an 01FFL), then it will be UPS Next Day Air Saver. Returns must be due to grossly negligent listing description. I do not accept returns if you can't afford it, it has a miniscule mark that I missed, or your Wife said no! Be sure BEFORE you buy!
Payment Types Accepted: I take Personal checks, Bank checks and Business checks (with MY bank’s clear time), USPS money orders, or credit cards +3.5% of the total
About Us: I am a Military Arms and Equipment dealer. I was a Military collector for 35 years. I am Federally licensed, so I am able to legally travel to your home to purchase guns. I buy, sell, and trade. I am looking for ANY Military weapons or equipment of any country. I like Spanish-American War, WW1, WW2, Korean War, Vietnam War, and any period in between. This includes Civilian arms also. Colt, Winchester, etc. M1 Garands, M1 Carbines, M1903, M1903A3, M1917, M1898 Krag, anything Colt, Remington Rand, Ithaca, US&S, Singer, Remington UMC, Mosin Nagant, Luger, K98, P38,etc. plus commercial Colt, Winchester, etc. I always have CASH waiting to buy. I will pay better than any Gunshop. Call or Text me at 802-316-1020(work phone and it's always on me).
Description:
I CAN EMAIL OR TEXT YOU A LINK WITH 60 PICTURES. JUST EMAIL ME AT DOGFACESUPPLYGMAIL OR TEXT ME AT 802-316-1020.
SHIPPING WILL BE DETERMINED BY LOCATION. I USE USPS PRIORITY MAIL SHIPPING. I DO NOT use FedEx. Period. I will use UPS Overnight (which is THEIR actual policy if you want them to honor the insurance) for C&R Handguns ONLY, if the buyer wants that. The buyer should know that service is VERY expensive, and it is cheaper, even with your transfer fee, to have it go USPS Flat Rate Priority, to an 01 FFL. PLEASE CONTACT ME FOR PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS! I am an 01 FFL.
For sale is a 100% original and matching numbered Colt 1878/1902 revolver in the original caliber of .45 Long Colt (.45 LC). Collectors often refer to this revolver as "The Alaskan", or "Philippine" model. This is due to the overly large trigger guard. Years ago, collectors believed that the large trigger guard was for shooting with gloves on, hence the "Alaskan" misnomer. The real reason the trigger guard is larger than the civilian/commercial version of this revolver, the Model 1878 DA Colt, is because of the original.45 Long Colt ammunition used had hard primers. The mainspring was changed in the Model 1878/1902 to a heavier version. That would have made the trigger too hard to pull and hit anything accurately with. So the trigger was made longer, thus seemingly making the double-action trigger pull lighter, hence the larger trigger guard. It made a heck of a difference for the smaller Philippine Scouts!
When you hear the story of the weak .38 Long Colt revolvers not taking down the Moro Indians, it was actually THIS model that was then manufactured to combat this problem. While many assume that the .45 revolver acquired in response to the Moro fighters’ fighting spirit (and the opium they used pre-battle) was the 1873 Single Action Army, it was actually the 1878/1902 (while some SAAs were put into service, this was done by individual officers, and not by government plan). Only 4,600 of these revolvers were manufactured and issued. The date of 1902 is clearly seen on the right side, as is the U.S. surcharge stamp, and the inspector initials "JTT", for John T. Thompson (yes, THAT John T. Thompson, the inventor of the Thompson sub-machinegun). On the left side, above the grip and on the trigger guard, is the inspector initials "R.A.C." for Renaldo A. Carr, as well as the circled Colt pony that was used pre-1913. Also, on the underside of the barrel, is the inspector's initial "K", and the proof-firing P.
This revolver is a very nice example. The Colt shiny factory finish is still very much intact on most of the revolver (and it is EXTREMELY difficult to photograph well!). There is some finish wear, and handling marks. The photos should show about everything. Remember that the zoom photography really enhances the wear/scratches/etc. The niter blue on the hammer, trigger, loading gate, and some screws is very prominent still. The revolver has all numbers matching to include the frame, loading gate, and cylinder. Those were the only places where these were numbered. The grips were never numbered on these. The cylinder walls, bore, and rifling are in very good condition, and the revolver functions as it should. A very fine piece of history! C&R eligible WHERE LEGAL (READ below if you want to ship this to your C&R). Otherwise, it must go to an 01 FFL or better.
Price: $2,300.00
Curio/Relic: Yes
Handgun Caliber: .45 Colt
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 1878/1902