Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this Historical double/single action revolver today for a penny start auction, this is the Colt 1878/1902 (Philippine Constabulary Model)!
*The US Government bought 4600 of these Philippine Model 1902 revolvers to arm the Philippine Constabulary Corps*.
*The US Government bought 4600 of these Philippine Model 1902 revolvers to arm the Philippine Constabulary Corps*.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 1878/1902 (Philippine Constabulary Model)
Serial: 46597
Date of Manufacture: 1902
Caliber: .45 Long Colt
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 6"
Optics/Sights: Blade front / Trench rear
Stock/Grips: Black grips w/ rampant horse
Action: Double/Single Action
Markings: Frame is stamped with the "US" mark above the trigger, "J.T.T" just above grip, "1902" right beside grip, "R.A.C" just above grip and top of barrel stamped "Colt P.T.F.A.MFG. Co: Hartford CT .U.S.A"
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Colt 1902 Philippine Model revolver is a modified version of the Colt 1878 Double Action Army or Frontier model pistol. This was Colt’s first entry into the large-frame double action revolver market, following just after the 1877 small frame Lightning and Thunderer designs. It was a marginally successful gun for Colt, with a bit more than 51,000 sold over about 30 years.
Condition and Contents:
As you can see in the many high resolution photos, this Colt is in Great over all condition for its age showing no evidence of excessive consumer use or mishandling over the years that we can see!
PLEASE NOTE:
Please notice the slight barrel buldge of the barrel. The owner states that this does not effect the accuracy whatsoever and they also state that it functions and shoots with normal accuracy with no issues. However, we reccomend that the winning bidder have this example examined by a certified gunsmith before any use.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Model: 1878/1902 (Philippine Constabulary Model)
Serial: 46597
Date of Manufacture: 1902
Caliber: .45 Long Colt
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 6"
Optics/Sights: Blade front / Trench rear
Stock/Grips: Black grips w/ rampant horse
Action: Double/Single Action
Markings: Frame is stamped with the "US" mark above the trigger, "J.T.T" just above grip, "1902" right beside grip, "R.A.C" just above grip and top of barrel stamped "Colt P.T.F.A.MFG. Co: Hartford CT .U.S.A"
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Colt 1902 Philippine Model revolver is a modified version of the Colt 1878 Double Action Army or Frontier model pistol. This was Colt’s first entry into the large-frame double action revolver market, following just after the 1877 small frame Lightning and Thunderer designs. It was a marginally successful gun for Colt, with a bit more than 51,000 sold over about 30 years.
The US Army had tested the Model 1878 in 1879, and rejected it – largely because of problems with light primer strikes. Many years later, experience in the Philippines would lead the government to seek .45 caliber revolvers for issue to the Philippine Constabulary. Colt seized this opportunity by fitting a stronger hammer spring to the 1878 revolver, and lengthening the trigger to give the shooter more leverage on the correspondingly heavier trigger. The trigger guard was also enlarged, as necessary to fit the lengthened trigger.
This gave the gun a distinct look, which would become popularly known as the Alaskan Model, inferring use with gloves in cold weather. In reality, however, this design was to increase reliability with the aim of making a government sale.The changes worked, too – the government purchased 4600 of the guns for use in the Philippines in 1902. While many assume that the .45 revolver acquired in response to the Moro fighters’ fighting spirit was the 1873 Single Action Army, it was actually the 1878/1902
This gave the gun a distinct look, which would become popularly known as the Alaskan Model, inferring use with gloves in cold weather. In reality, however, this design was to increase reliability with the aim of making a government sale.The changes worked, too – the government purchased 4600 of the guns for use in the Philippines in 1902. While many assume that the .45 revolver acquired in response to the Moro fighters’ fighting spirit was the 1873 Single Action Army, it was actually the 1878/1902
Condition and Contents:
As you can see in the many high resolution photos, this Colt is in Great over all condition for its age showing no evidence of excessive consumer use or mishandling over the years that we can see!
PLEASE NOTE:
Please notice the slight barrel buldge of the barrel. The owner states that this does not effect the accuracy whatsoever and they also state that it functions and shoots with normal accuracy with no issues. However, we reccomend that the winning bidder have this example examined by a certified gunsmith before any use.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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