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CONDITION: Excellent. This pistol retains 90% plus of the bright original high polish blue finish. The slide and frame have minor handling marks and scratches. There are traces of edge wear on the muzzle end of the slide. The grip strap and back strap show handling wear with thin blue finish and traces of age discoloration. The trigger and grip screws retain 80% of the original niter blue finish. The barrel and frame markings are sharp. The hammer and sight safety retain 90% of the casehardened finish. The grips are very fine with scattered handling marks. The “1900” date and “JTT” final inspection mark are sharp. The magazine is excellent with 90% of the nickel plated finish. The holster remains in fine condition with strong “U.S.” embossing on the flap, tight stitching and legible markings on the belt loop. The leather surfaces show age flexing and cracking but have minimal flaking. The holster body retains the original shape. Holsters for the Army Contract Model 1900 automatic pistols are rare. Examples made to carry the pistol butt-to-the-rear are extremely rare. This is really an outstanding example of a rare and very desirable historic First Army Contract U.S. Colt Model 1900 semi-automatic pistol with an original Rock Island Arsenal holster. This is undoubtedly the finest example we have ever offered and quite possibly the finest in private hands!
Estimate: 85,000 - 150,000