INSCRIBED COLT POLICE POSITIVE DA REVOLVER WITH
LETTER. Cal. 38 Colt. S#. 17266. Mfg. 1907. This nickel plated revolver is inscribed on the back strap with the name J.W. CREAMER. He was a Baltimore County police officer that served from 1892-1917 where he rose to the rank of Lt. before passing in 1917. Fit with a 4" bbl , 1.25" cylinder, & checkered hard rubber Colt grips. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Factory letter confirming the configuration and indicating that the revolver was shipped in a 2 gun order to Schoverling, Daly & Gales, New York, NY in Dec. 1907. The inscription is not noted on the letter. Typed history of Creamer. CONDITION: 70% of the original flaking nickel plating remains with a dark patina in the areas of missing finish. Good markings. Grips have turned to a brown with hand wear. Bore is dark with pitting. (26-4448/ZAL) CURIO $750-1250
[ translate ]LETTER. Cal. 38 Colt. S#. 17266. Mfg. 1907. This nickel plated revolver is inscribed on the back strap with the name J.W. CREAMER. He was a Baltimore County police officer that served from 1892-1917 where he rose to the rank of Lt. before passing in 1917. Fit with a 4" bbl , 1.25" cylinder, & checkered hard rubber Colt grips. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Factory letter confirming the configuration and indicating that the revolver was shipped in a 2 gun order to Schoverling, Daly & Gales, New York, NY in Dec. 1907. The inscription is not noted on the letter. Typed history of Creamer. CONDITION: 70% of the original flaking nickel plating remains with a dark patina in the areas of missing finish. Good markings. Grips have turned to a brown with hand wear. Bore is dark with pitting. (26-4448/ZAL) CURIO $750-1250
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