CANADIAN ROYAL NORTHWEST POLICE MARKED COLT NEW

SERVICE DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER WITH HOLSTER. Cal. 45 Colt. S# 62027. Bbl. 5 1/2". New Service double action revolver mfg. by Colt in 1914. Top of bbl. is marked with Colt's mfg. and patent information, with the left side of the bbl. exhibiting the model and cal. designations. Cal. designation has been period modified, originally reading "455 ELEY" and now reading "45" followed by a hand stamped "COLT". Left side of frame is marked with the Rampant Colt logo and "VP" proof. Rear grip strap is stamped "R.N.W.M.P 1.2.9.9.", with "MP" stamped on the butt and on the left side of the frame (beneath the left grip panel), indicating issue to the Canadian Royal Northwest Mounted Police (precursors to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police). Metal components exhibit a lustrous blue finish. Frame is mounted with 2-piece "COLT" checkered hard rubber grips. Clip point blade front sight with frame notched rear sight. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: period modified brown leather holster with cleaning rod. CONDITION: metal components retain large amounts of their original factory blue finish, exhibiting wear and thinning that show through to gray patina, as well as scattered handling marks and light to mild surface oxidation overall. Mirror bore, exhibiting strong rifling throughout. Left grip panel exhibits mild smoothing, with some scattered marks from handling and storage. Right grip exhibits moderate smoothing overall, with a chip present at the bottom left corner of the panel. Holster remains malleable, exhibiting wear, with some spots of light age related cracking. PROVENANCE: from the lifelong collection of Robert "Mike" Bricker. (24-1129/MLW). CURIO. $300-450.