*RARE COLT MODEL 1900 ARMY 1ST CONTRACT SEMI-AUTO PISTOL.

*RARE COLT MODEL 1900 ARMY 1ST CONTRACT SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. SN 93. Cal. 38 ACP. Blue finish with 6″ bbl, orig half moon front sight with sight safety altered and pinned in place with a rnd top U-notch fixed sight dovetailed into top rear of the slide. Slide has usual markings with rampant Colt in a circle in left rear. Left side of frame has the SN and “U.S.” on left front web of the trigger guard. Fitted with high spur hammer and smooth walnut grip panels that have the “JTT” (Capt. John T. Thompson) cartouche on the lower left side under date “1900”. Accompanied by one full nickel magazine with patent marked date and an orig Rock Island holster embossed “US” on the flap. The Model 1900 pistol was Colt’s first successful semi-auto pistol and represented a tremendous leap in military firepower for the individual solder/sailor, especially in close range situations. This model represents John Browning’s genius in firearms design, also being his first successful semi-auto handgun design to go into production. This pistol is from the 1st U.S. Army Contract of only 75 pistols which were all issued for test trials and are rarely ever found in orig configuration with much orig finish. Holster is even more rare as few have survived to today. Altogether an extremely rare set. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains 85-90% orig blue, flaked & worn to a dull blue patina on part of slide with glossy bright blue in sheltered areas. Frame has glossy bright blue in sheltered areas with front & back straps a blue/brown patina. Grips are sound with light nicks & scratches and retain about 50-60% orig varnish. Hammer retains most of its orig case colors, bright on sides & back edge, dark on top. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore. Holster is sound with crackled finish on flap and belt loop with strong clean body showing light to moderate wear. Markings on belt loop are crisp & legible. 4-38970 JR142 (12,000-15,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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	1058	$17,250.00	RARE COLT MODEL 1900 ARMY 1ST CONTRACT SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. SN 93. Cal. 38 ACP. Blue finish with 6″ bbl, orig half moon front sight with sight safety altered and pinned in place with a rnd top U-notch fixed sight dovetailed into top rear of the slide. Slide has usual markings with rampant Colt in a circle in left rear. Left side of frame has the SN and “U.S.” on left front web of the trigger guard. Fitted with high spur hammer and smooth walnut grip panels that have the “JTT” (Capt. John T. Thompson) cartouche on the lower left side under date “1900”. Accompanied by one full nickel magazine with patent marked date and an orig Rock Island holster embossed “US” on the flap. The Model 1900 pistol was Colt’s first successful semi-auto pistol and represented a tremendous leap in military firepower for the individual solder/sailor, especially in close range situations. This model represents John Browning’s genius in firearms design, also being his first successful semi-auto handgun design to go into production. This pistol is from the 1st U.S. Army Contract of only 75 pistols which were all issued for test trials and are rarely ever found in orig configuration with much orig finish. Holster is even more rare as few have survived to today. Altogether an extremely rare set. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains 85-90% orig blue, flaked & worn to a dull blue patina on part of slide with glossy bright blue in sheltered areas. Frame has glossy bright blue in sheltered areas with front & back straps a blue/brown patina. Grips are sound with light nicks & scratches and retain about 50-60% orig varnish. Hammer retains most of its orig case colors, bright on sides & back edge, dark on top. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore. Holster is sound with crackled finish on flap and belt loop with strong clean body showing light to moderate wear. Markings on belt loop are crisp & legible. 4-38970 JR142 (12,000-15,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009 Please Note:* All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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