*COLT MODEL 1902 MILITARY SEMI-AUTO PISTOL.

*COLT MODEL 1902 MILITARY SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. SN 13108. Cal. 38 ACP. Blue finish with 6″ bbl, fixed sights with slightly altered front sight. Slide has second type markings on left side which includes “BROWNING’S PATENT” with the rampant Colt in a circle at the left rear end. Right side has usual markings with “MODEL 1902”. Slide has forward checkered serrations. Left side of frame has a slide lock with lanyard loop in left heel. Mounted with rampant Colt hard rubber grips and accompanied by one all blue magazine with patent date on the base. Right side of magazine is hand scratched “P.H. CHASE HANOVER NH”. Accompanied by a period, mail order, black leather flap holster with brass stud closure. There were about 18,000 of these fine pistols produced in the period 1902-1929. They were popular with the population in general with the Army purchasing about 200. They remained in service well into the 1950s and even later due to their popularity with target shooters because of their inherent accuracy. Few are found today in orig configuration with high orig finish. CONDITION: Very fine. Slide retains about 93-95% glossy orig blue with muzzle end wear and a thin spot over the top; frame retains about 95-96% glossy orig blue, slightly thinned on front & back straps, more so on back strap; trigger retains bright fire blue on sides and hammer most of its bright case colors; grips are sound showing light diamond point wear. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. Holster is sound and retains most of its orig finish with some light crackling on hinge of flap. 4-45031 (4,000-7,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012

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
	1076	$0.00	COLT MODEL 1902 MILITARY SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. SN 13108. Cal. 38 ACP. Blue finish with 6″ bbl, fixed sights with slightly altered front sight. Slide has second type markings on left side which includes “BROWNING’S PATENT” with the rampant Colt in a circle at the left rear end. Right side has usual markings with “MODEL 1902”. Slide has forward checkered serrations. Left side of frame has a slide lock with lanyard loop in left heel. Mounted with rampant Colt hard rubber grips and accompanied by one all blue magazine with patent date on the base. Right side of magazine is hand scratched “P.H. CHASE HANOVER NH”. Accompanied by a period, mail order, black leather flap holster with brass stud closure. There were about 18,000 of these fine pistols produced in the period 1902-1929. They were popular with the population in general with the Army purchasing about 200. They remained in service well into the 1950s and even later due to their popularity with target shooters because of their inherent accuracy. Few are found today in orig configuration with high orig finish. CONDITION: Very fine. Slide retains about 93-95% glossy orig blue with muzzle end wear and a thin spot over the top; frame retains about 95-96% glossy orig blue, slightly thinned on front & back straps, more so on back strap; trigger retains bright fire blue on sides and hammer most of its bright case colors; grips are sound showing light diamond point wear. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. Holster is sound and retains most of its orig finish with some light crackling on hinge of flap. 4-45031 (4,000-7,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012 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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