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LOT 431
Outstanding Colt Model 1900 “Sight Safety” Semi-
Automatic Pistol -
Serial no. 1936, 38 Colt auto
cal., 6 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut grips.
Manufactured in 1902, the third year of production for Colt’s first commercially available semi-automatic pistol. The left side of the slide is marked with the standard two-line, two-block patent date and address, with the circled Rampant Colt at the rear. The right side has the standard two-line caliber marking and the serial number is marked on the left of the frame. The slide features the early pattern plunge-milled slide serrations at the rear, generally seen on pistols below approximately serial numbers 1400-1500, but with some overlap in production. It is fitted with blade front and notch rear sight safety in the original configuration, smooth walnut grips which were standard until approximately serial number 2449, and a correct nickeled magazine with 1884 patent date on the base. CONDITION: Excellent, retains 95% plus of the bright original high polish blue finish with some scattered light handling marks and light edge wear. 90% of the vibrant original case colors remain on the hammer and sight safety. The grips are very fine with most of the original varnish and some
scattered minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent. If you want to own one of these for your collection, here it is! Estimate: 8,500 - 13,000
LOT 432
Outstanding Colt Model 1902 Military Semi-Automatic Pistol - Serial no. 42766, 38 Colt auto cal., 6 inch round bbl., blue finish, hard rubber grips. Manufactured in 1920, this Military Model of 1902 pistol exhibits the mid-production high polish blue finish and spurred hammer which was standard by approximately serial number 37000. The left side of the slide is marked with the two-line patent date and two-line address arranged in two blocks with the Rampant Colt behind the serrations. The right side of the slide has the two-line caliber marking, “AUTOMATIC COLT/CALIBRE 38 RIMLESS SMOKELESS”. The left side of the frame has the serial number and “VP” and “1” on the left of the trigger guard. It is fitted with blade and rounded top notch sights, a lanyard swivel on the lower left of the grip frame, checkered hard rubber grips with Rampant Colts and “COLT” banners, and full blue magazine. CONDITION: Excellent, retains 98% plus of the original blue finish with some light edge wear and a few scattered light handling marks. The grips are also excellent with only the slightest handling marks and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. It would be very difficult to find a better example!
Estimate: 4,500 - 6,500