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Colt 1900 Sight Safety Auto, U.S. Army 2nd. Contract
Guns International #: 100619537 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Colt Pistols - Colt Pistols - Antique
Seller's Information
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Seller: goodmanguns
Company: William T. Goodman
Member Since: 10/16/15
First Name: William
Last Name: Goodman
State: Montana
Zip: 59715
Country: United States
Phone: (406) 587-3131
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 71
Total Number of Listings: 4097
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: checks, cashiers/bank check, money order
Description:
AMAZING COLT FIND! MODEL 1900 SIGHT SAFETY FIRST MODEL AUTO, ONE OF 200 U.S. ARMY SECOND CONTRACT TRIAL PISTOLS, SHIPPED JANUARY 1901! This run of 200 guns for the U.S. Government is a distinct model unto itself as it is the only Model 1900 Sight Safety auto issued with coarse checkered walnut grips, correct front slide serrations, matching number on slide and frame, U.S. marking and R.A.C. inspector marks correct, (listed by serial number in Goddard's book), original 1884 patented nickel plated magazine (almost always missing or replaced), SIGHT SAFETY INTACT AND ORIGINAL (many of these were later altered), serial number in the 16XX range, fine blue on the frame sides with normal edge wear, bottom of the frame blue mixing gray, gray grip straps and trigger guard bottom, still some good fire blue on the trigger sides with some dark aged case color on the hammer, slide shows some good blue around the front sight and above the grip area with the balance gray/brown, exc. markings and mech., fine bore, not many of these exist especially in unaltered condition, truly the first U.S. Military Auto Pistol! These seldom come up for sale.
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 1900 Sight Safety Auto, U.S. Army
Serial Number: 16XX
Caliber Info: .38 ACP
Condition: VG-Fine