Rare Colt Model 1902 Philippine

Description

12/5/25 - This is a rare Colt M1902 Philippine model revolver that was manufactured upon request of the U.S. Army during the Philippine-American War and Moro Rebellion. One of only 4,600 produced! A stronger mainspring was installed to ensure the hammer had enough force to fire the .45 Long Colt government ammunition which was less sensitive than the ammunition on the civilian market. The smaller Model 1878 trigger and trigger guard were replaced with larger versions to help compensate for the resulting stiffer trigger pull. These revolvers also have a lanyard loop on the butt. This example has standard factory sights, markings, and grips; "U.S.," John T. Thompson's "JTT" inspector stamp, "U.S.", and "1902" on the right side of the frame; and Rinaldo A. Carr's "R.A.C." stamp on the rear face of the cylinder, left side of the frame at the hump, and on the left side of the trigger guard. Matching serials on frame and loading gate. Mismatched cylinder. The gun has been refinished, and the finish has a dark, almost black enamel finish. There are areas of spotty discoloration (most noticeable along the barrel) and areas of minor pitting and pin-pricking on most of the rest of the gun. The bore has great rifling with some light freckling here and there.