Guns International #: 102030073
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Guns International #: 102030073
Category - .45 Colt Revolvers
- Colt Revolvers - Army
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Seller: Freedom1234
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Colt 1909 .45 Colt Revolver - Philippines Shipment for Changing to .45 Colt from .38.
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Description: Colt Model 1909 .45 Colt Revolver - 1911 Philippines Insurrection Shipment/ Supplied with official Colt Archives letter. Colt 1909 .45 Colt Revolver - 1909 Philippines insurrection from historically significant shipment to replace US military sidearms from .38c to .45c caliber.
Colt Archives Official Letter stating "Shipped to: Commanding Officer, Ordnance Depot, Manila, Philippine Islands, July 12, 1911, Guns in Shipment 703". 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 full cylinder of .38 Colt shots and keep on coming. With the result that many American Soldiers were either seriously wounded or killed by the Moro’s knives and machetes. The Army replaced the .38’s with .45 Colts. One of the .45 rounds often did what six of the .38 Colt’s bullets did 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. 47155 is the serial number marked on the butt and is the same number stamped on the receiver as well as on the crane. All numbers match. 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". Orders were placed in 1910 and 1911 for a grand total of 19,503 revolvers. The revolvers were serial numbered from 30001 through 49503. This one is number 47155. Bore shiny with some pitting and riflings still strong. Grips generally good and solid. 90+% Blue remaining. Cylinder tight. a few scratches on the frame near the hammer. Light wood damage on top of right grip. Remaining fire blue on the trigger and hammer. Small amount of pitting in bore. Fully Functional, Shootable. Zelle, cashiers check, money order or personal check OK. SOLD Curio/Relic: Yes Handgun Caliber: .45 Colt Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1909 Serial Number: 47155 Barrel Length: 5 1/2 Chambers: 6 Condition: Very Good Metal Condition: Very Good Wood Condition: Good Bore Condition: Good Action: Revolver Manufacture Date: 1911 |
Guns International #: 102030073
Guns International #: 102030073