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Colt 1909 Army Model .45 LC SN: 38518

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 1,600.00 USD
Colt 1909 Army Model .45 LC SN: 38518
Vintage U.S. military large frame double action service revolver chambered in .45 Colt, manufactured circa 1911. The model 1909 was an interim solution to the shortage of sidearms created by the trials for the 1911. All but 350 of the 19,503 contracted revolvers were sent to the Manila Ordnance Depot in the Philippine Islands. Features a high polish blued finish, 5 1/2" barrel, blade front sight, "u" notched rear sight, smooth trigger, knurled hammer spur, fluted swing out six-shot cylinder, non-shrouded ejector rod, lanyard loop on the butt, and two-piece smooth walnut grips. All observed serial numbers are matching with exception of the left grip panel which has another number written in pencil. Military marks: Barrel - "UNITED STATES PROPERTY", "P" & "R.A.C." Frame - "R.A.C." & "F.B." Grip Panels - "R.A.C." and Cylinder - "R.A.C." Revolver retains approximately 50% of it's original blued finish showing holster wear, thinning, some scattered pin prick pitting and finish loss on the grip straps. Action is crisp with solid lock-up, the bore is bright with good rifling & some minor pitting near the muzzle, markings are clear and the wood grips are good+. Condition is NRA Very Good. ***C&R Firearm***