*RARE COLT MODEL 1900 SIGHT SAFETY SEMI-AUTO PISTOL.

*RARE COLT MODEL 1900 SIGHT SAFETY SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. SN 230. Cal. 38 ACP. Blue finish with 6″ bbl, half moon front sight and articulated rear sight that also serves as a safety, locking the firing pin in the open position in the safe position. Slide has usual markings with rampant Colt in a circle at the left rear. It has deep straight grasping grooves at rear of slide and is mounted with smooth walnut grip panels. Hammer is of the checkered spur type. Accompanied by an orig nickel plated magazine with patent markings on base. Only about 3,500 of these rare pistols were produced during period 1900-1903 when they were superceeded by the improved Model 1902. These pistols were Colt’s first successful production of a semi-auto pistol and as such, occupies a special place in American firearms history. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: Good. Overall retains about 25% thin orig finish, mostly in sheltered areas with balance a silver/gray patina with scattered light pitting. Hammer screw is battered. Grips have light nicks & scratches and retain a hand worn patina. Mechanics are crisp, strong bore with light frosting. 4-36587 JR49 (4,000-6,000)

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1060	$3,737.50	RARE COLT MODEL 1900 SIGHT SAFETY SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. SN 230. Cal. 38 ACP. Blue finish with 6″ bbl, half moon front sight and articulated rear sight that also serves as a safety, locking the firing pin in the open position in the safe position. Slide has usual markings with rampant Colt in a circle at the left rear. It has deep straight grasping grooves at rear of slide and is mounted with smooth walnut grip panels. Hammer is of the checkered spur type. Accompanied by an orig nickel plated magazine with patent markings on base. Only about 3,500 of these rare pistols were produced during period 1900-1903 when they were superceeded by the improved Model 1902. These pistols were Colt’s first successful production of a semi-auto pistol and as such, occupies a special place in American firearms history. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: Good. Overall retains about 25% thin orig finish, mostly in sheltered areas with balance a silver/gray patina with scattered light pitting. Hammer screw is battered. Grips have light nicks & scratches and retain a hand worn patina. Mechanics are crisp, strong bore with light frosting. 4-36587 JR49 (4,000-6,000) 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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