COLT 1900 Auto Sight Safety 38acp w Letter RARE

Description:
Colt 1900 the first commercially available semi automatic pistol available in the U.S.
RARE Only 4273 total manufactured. The Walker of Colt automatics.
Even RARER that this pistol retains the sight safety
Second year production.
Colt historical archive letter included
Shipped April 1, 1901 to J F Schmelzer & Sons Arms Co. Kansas City, MO in a 4 gun shipment.
Truly a piece of history.
Serial number 2227 with matching slide marked 2227. 
Sight safety as few of the first 1900s were.
38 acp 
Spur Hammer
Rear small plunge milled serrations.
Marked on Left: Brownings Patent Pat'd April 20, 1897   Colt's Patent Fire Arms Mfg Co Hartford Conn, USA (with a rampant Colt) 
      K  on right
      O on slide near firing pin housing
Convex takedown.
Nickel magazine with the patent date.
Nice old refinish.
Functions as it should.

See my other listed early Colt Autos.

$4750 plus $25 Shipping to your FFL or C&R if legal in your jurisdiction.
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Curio/Relic: Yes
Handgun Caliber: .38 Auto (.38 ACP)
Manufacturer: COLT
Model: 1900
Serial Number: 2227
Barrel Length: 6
Condition: very good as reblued
Metal Condition: very good
Wood Condition: very good
Bore Condition: good
Sights: Sight Safety
Manufacture Date: 1901
Grips: smooth walnut

Price: $4,750.00
Shipping: $25.00