*COLT MODEL 1902 MILITARY SEMI-AUTO PISTOL.

*COLT MODEL 1902 MILITARY SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. SN 35069. Cal. 38 ACP. Scarce military version of the Model 1902 with only about 18,000 produced in the period 1902-1929, this pistol having been produced in 1912. It has blue finish with 6″ bbl, fixed sights and rampant Colt, Colt embossed hard rubber grips, a lanyard stud & loop in left heel and a slide lock. Hammer is of the later type with checkered spur. Slide has usual markings with rampant Colt in a broken circle at the left rear. Accompanied by an orig 2-tone magazine with military base marking. This model was a very popular item with target shooters well into the 1950’s due to its smooth operation and solid slide to frame fit. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains 88-90% orig factory blue, bright, glossy & strong on upper part of frame and in sheltered areas, thinning over slide with gray front strap and blue/gray back strap. Hammer retains about 80% orig case colors, faded on sides, brilliant on back edge. Grips are sound showing light to moderate wear. Extremely fine magazine. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-36590 JR48 (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
	1065	$3,162.50	COLT MODEL 1902 MILITARY SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. SN 35069. Cal. 38 ACP. Scarce military version of the Model 1902 with only about 18,000 produced in the period 1902-1929, this pistol having been produced in 1912. It has blue finish with 6″ bbl, fixed sights and rampant Colt, Colt embossed hard rubber grips, a lanyard stud & loop in left heel and a slide lock. Hammer is of the later type with checkered spur. Slide has usual markings with rampant Colt in a broken circle at the left rear. Accompanied by an orig 2-tone magazine with military base marking. This model was a very popular item with target shooters well into the 1950’s due to its smooth operation and solid slide to frame fit. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains 88-90% orig factory blue, bright, glossy & strong on upper part of frame and in sheltered areas, thinning over slide with gray front strap and blue/gray back strap. Hammer retains about 80% orig case colors, faded on sides, brilliant on back edge. Grips are sound showing light to moderate wear. Extremely fine magazine. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-36590 JR48 (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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