*RARE COLT MODEL 1902 MILITARY SEMI-AUTO PISTOL.

*RARE COLT MODEL 1902 MILITARY SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. SN 43242. Cal. 38 ACP. Blue finish with 6″ bbl, standard fixed sights and a lanyard loop in the left heel. Slide has third type markings on left side with rampant colt at the left rear and standard markings on right side. Hammer is spur type and it has a slide lock in the frame. Mounted with rampant colt black hard rubber grips. Accompanied one orig all blue magazine with correct, orig marked base plate. There were about 18,000 of these fine pistols produced in the 1902-1929 period of which 200 were on military contract. These pistols remained in service with target shooters well into the 1950s because of their inherent accuracy and reliability. As a result most of these pistols found today exhibit hard use with frequent alterations by their target shooters. CONDITION: Extraordinarily fine. Overall retains 99% crisp orig factory blue with only the most faint hint of sharp edge wear and a few scattered small nicks on the front strap; hammer retains brilliant case colors, moderately faded on top edge; magazine & grips are crisp. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, may have been fired but if so, very little. 4-48148 JR301 (20,000-30,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2013

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
	2321	$23,000.00	RARE COLT MODEL 1902 MILITARY SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. SN 43242. Cal. 38 ACP. Blue finish with 6″ bbl, standard fixed sights and a lanyard loop in the left heel. Slide has third type markings on left side with rampant colt at the left rear and standard markings on right side. Hammer is spur type and it has a slide lock in the frame. Mounted with rampant colt black hard rubber grips. Accompanied one orig all blue magazine with correct, orig marked base plate. There were about 18,000 of these fine pistols produced in the 1902-1929 period of which 200 were on military contract. These pistols remained in service with target shooters well into the 1950s because of their inherent accuracy and reliability. As a result most of these pistols found today exhibit hard use with frequent alterations by their target shooters. CONDITION: Extraordinarily fine. Overall retains 99% crisp orig factory blue with only the most faint hint of sharp edge wear and a few scattered small nicks on the front strap; hammer retains brilliant case colors, moderately faded on top edge; magazine & grips are crisp. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, may have been fired but if so, very little. 4-48148 JR301 (20,000-30,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2013 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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