LOT OF TWO ENFIELD MARK II RCMP REVOLVERS

LOT OF TWO ENFIELD MARK II RCMP REVOLVERS SN A3009 & A3459. Cal. 476. Identical revolvers with 5-7/8” rnd bbls, half moon front sights, 6-shot, ¾ fluted cylinders with unusual hinged frame & latch. They have smooth 1-pc walnut grip with oval buttcaps that have lanyard rings. These revolvers were issued in about 1882 with a total of 1,079 received and remained in use until at least 1905 when they were replaced by Colts and Smith & Wessons. Both are identically marked with “1884” dates on frames with opposing broad arrows at right front of frame. Right side of grip on each is stamped with “RCMP” in a downward arc and “CANADA” below in an upward and with an issue number in center. Both of these revolvers are listed in a chart of serial numbers for this model on p. 183 of Arms & Accoutrements of the Mounted Police, Phillips & Klancher. CONDITION: 1) SN A3009. Very good. Bbl & frame retain an even dull blue patina with some scattered light surface pitting. Trigger guard & grip straps are plum brown patina and buttcap a gray patina. Grip is sound with a series of small dings and retains a hand worn patina and bears RCMP number “661”. Mechanics are fine, strong dark bore with moderate to heavy pitting. 2) SN A3459. Fine. Nearly identical to previous revolver with a stronger “RCMP” stamp, number “597” on grip. Loading gate tension spring is broken. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-32636 JR585 (2,500-4,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2433	$5,750.00	LOT OF TWO ENFIELD MARK II RCMP REVOLVERS SN A3009 & A3459. Cal. 476. Identical revolvers with 5-7/8” rnd bbls, half moon front sights, 6-shot, ¾ fluted cylinders with unusual hinged frame & latch. They have smooth 1-pc walnut grip with oval buttcaps that have lanyard rings. These revolvers were issued in about 1882 with a total of 1,079 received and remained in use until at least 1905 when they were replaced by Colts and Smith & Wessons. Both are identically marked with “1884” dates on frames with opposing broad arrows at right front of frame. Right side of grip on each is stamped with “RCMP” in a downward arc and “CANADA” below in an upward and with an issue number in center. Both of these revolvers are listed in a chart of serial numbers for this model on p. 183 of Arms & Accoutrements of the Mounted Police, Phillips & Klancher. CONDITION: 1) SN A3009. Very good. Bbl & frame retain an even dull blue patina with some scattered light surface pitting. Trigger guard & grip straps are plum brown patina and buttcap a gray patina. Grip is sound with a series of small dings and retains a hand worn patina and bears RCMP number “661”. Mechanics are fine, strong dark bore with moderate to heavy pitting. 2) SN A3459. Fine. Nearly identical to previous revolver with a stronger “RCMP” stamp, number “597” on grip. Loading gate tension spring is broken. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-32636 JR585 (2,500-4,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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