Mike,
Glad to see that all worked out well.

The 1911 design is timeless and the cartridge has a superb track record w/o all the magnum bangnum hype.

Some years ago,before autoloaders became popular,Memphis,TN PD issued S&W Model 25s in 45 Colt and they could also use 45acp with half moon clips.

Obviously both cartridge did their job well. Wayne

Hi, I just got a Colt 1909 revolver in 45 Colt. It was shipped to the Philippines in 1911. These were replacements for the 38 caliber revolvers that failed to stop the Moros. I’ll post a picture when I get it, regards, Mike

Mike,
I presume that the 1909 will use the half moon clips?

Does it have a lanyard ring off of the grip frame?

I am looking forward to seeing it.

Wayne

Hi Wayne, no it shoots 45 Colt referred sometimes as the "long Colt". Yes it has a lanyard ring. Here's the dealers picture, regards, Mike

Mike,
That is so nice,looks to be in pristine condition.

The beauty of the 45 Colt cartridge is that it has superb ballistics w/o all the "magnum bangnum" fuss and bother.

When you do get it.let us know how it does on the range.

Or..........better yet.........send it to me and I will test it out!!

Wayne

Hi Wayne, thanks for your interest; it does look good but still has quite a bit of finish loss. This was one of the several hundred sent to the Philippines as a stop gap until the new 1911's were available. I will say this revolver is tight as a drum. I'm declining your kind offer to test it for me. regards, Mike

Mike,
That is not finish loss,it is "character" adds flavor to the piece.

I have a Colt Army Special with lots of "character" and history.
1- Went to Cuba with the Rough Riders
2- Went to the Phillipine Islands,puntive raid into Mexico and WW 1 with Black Jack Pershing's outfit
3-Went to Korea with Ridgeway's outfit where it went "missing"
4-Fast forward about 14 years to Feb 16th,1966 when it was "obtained" from a North Vietnamese regular who "did not need it any more"

I occasionally shoot it using only light Trail Boss loads as I consider that the old girl has seen enough.

Old guns with worn finishes have stories to tell.

Wayne

Very cool Wayne. My Dad was a PT boat Captain in WWII in the Pacific Theater and brought home his whole 1911 rigging including his 45 marked U.S. Navy. When I was about 13, a neighbor stopped by one afternoon and in their conversation, my Dad showed him his 1911 setup. The guy pulled out 3 $100 bills and my Dad sold it to him. Sure wish he hadn't of done that.

Pap

Hi Wayne, look at your revolver real good as the first Army Special was made 10 years after the end of the Spanish American War. Maybe a different model, regards, Mike

Mike,
This one was made in 1892. Colt had hopes for an Army contract that did not materialize.

Then when the Spanish American War broke out,the U S Cavalry Volunteers bought some.

You are correct,it is not the special model.

Wayne