*SCARCE COLT MODEL 1909 ARMY MODEL DA REVOLVER.

*SCARCE COLT MODEL 1909 ARMY MODEL DA REVOLVER. SN 35968. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue finish with 5-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and 2-line address with caliber marking on the left side. Bottom of the bbl is marked “UNITED STATE PROPERTY”. Side plate has the hook cylinder latch with rampant colt in a stylized “C”. Buttstrap is marked “U.S. ARMY MODEL 1909” and the SN. Right rear side of the frame has the inspector initials “R.A.C.” (Rinaldo A. Carr). Mr. Carr’s initials also appear on the bottom edges of the grips, bottom of the bbl & rear face of the cylinder. These fine, big bore revolvers were ordered by the Army, Navy & Marine Corps after the .38 Colt cartridge was proven to be completely ineffective as a “man stopper” in the Philippine insurrection against the Moros. According to The Book of Colt Firearms, Wilson, there were approximately 18,600 of these revolvers produced for the Army & Navy and 1,400 for the U.S. Marine Corps. Although they were produced in substantial numbers they are rarely ever encountered with high orig finish having served from their 1909 issue dates throughout WWI & even into WWII. CONDITION: Very fine plus. Overall retains 92-94% strong orig blue with sharp edge wear and a few light scratches. Backstrap is slightly dulled and thin. Grips have a couple minor chips in the edges and show moderate wear with a fine hand worn oil finish. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore, may be unfired. 4-48339 JR93 (3,000-4,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013

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
	3076A	$0.00	SCARCE COLT MODEL 1909 ARMY MODEL DA REVOLVER. SN 35968. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue finish with 5-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and 2-line address with caliber marking on the left side. Bottom of the bbl is marked “UNITED STATE PROPERTY”. Side plate has the hook cylinder latch with rampant colt in a stylized “C”. Buttstrap is marked “U.S. ARMY MODEL 1909” and the SN. Right rear side of the frame has the inspector initials “R.A.C.” (Rinaldo A. Carr). Mr. Carr’s initials also appear on the bottom edges of the grips, bottom of the bbl & rear face of the cylinder. These fine, big bore revolvers were ordered by the Army, Navy & Marine Corps after the .38 Colt cartridge was proven to be completely ineffective as a “man stopper” in the Philippine insurrection against the Moros. According to The Book of Colt Firearms, Wilson, there were approximately 18,600 of these revolvers produced for the Army & Navy and 1,400 for the U.S. Marine Corps. Although they were produced in substantial numbers they are rarely ever encountered with high orig finish having served from their 1909 issue dates throughout WWI & even into WWII. CONDITION: Very fine plus. Overall retains 92-94% strong orig blue with sharp edge wear and a few light scratches. Backstrap is slightly dulled and thin. Grips have a couple minor chips in the edges and show moderate wear with a fine hand worn oil finish. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore, may be unfired. 4-48339 JR93 (3,000-4,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013 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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