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Scarce U.S. Colt Model 1902 Military Semi-Auto Pistol

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Scarce U.S. Colt Model 1902 Military Semi-Auto Pistol
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serial #15043, 38 ACP, 6'' barrel with a partially bright very good bore showing some fine pinprick pitting and oxidation in the grooves with otherwise strong rifling throughout. This attractive 1902-made pistol is indeed the 42nd Model 1902 pistol made and was one of 200 purchased by the U.S. Government for military testing, featuring the early rounded hammer and fine checkering along the forward portions of the slide. The pistol has been expertly refinished in nickel, no doubt long ago, and very much looks like factory quality nickel. Bannerman received many of these pistols for resale and there is a very good chance this pistol was refinished for Bannerman's sales. The metal surfaces retain 98% of the aforementioned nickel finish showing a few sparsely scattered tiny flakes, a couple small dings and light handling marks. There are some sparse remnants of very fine pinprick pitting beneath the finish that is very unobtrusive and the finish is starting to reacquire some honest subtle clouding in areas. All markings remain completely intact and strong, actually quite crisp, and are completely unmolested from the refinishing with even the Rampant Colt at the rear left-side of slide very strong. The gun shows proper ''U.S.'' property mark on the left side of the triggerguard and the right side of frame with ''J.T.T.'' and ''R.A.C.'' inspector initials. The interior of the slide is also properly matching the frame and shows ''R.A.C.'' on the inside. The black checkered hard rubber grips remain in excellent condition showing just some scattered light handling marks and crisp Rampant Colts. The grip screws retain generous brilliant fire blue as well, and the lanyard ring is intact. An original magazine with crisp 1884 patent date on the floorplate and retaining 95% nickel finish is included. The included photocopy of a factory letter indicates the pistol shipped on July 15, 1902 to Springfield Armory in a 100-gun shipment. A very fine and interesting example of these desirable martial Colts. (13B11775-1) {C&R} (4000/6000)