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HISTORICAL MODEL 1902 .38ACP MILITARY MODEL AUTO PISTOL SHIPPED TO BROWNING BROTHERS 1903.
Guns International #: 102425425 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Colt Pistols - 1902 - Colt Pistols
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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
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Number of Active Listings: 67
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: checks, cashiers/bank check, money order
Description:
HISTORICAL MODEL 1902 .38ACP MILITARY MODEL AUTO PISTOL WITH LOW SERIAL NUMBER 14XXX, SHIPPED TO THE INVENTOR, BROWNING BROTHERS, OGDEN, UTAH IN THE FIRST FULL YEAR OF PRODUCTION, JULY 16, 1903. The earliest of the Model 1902 Military autos have no rear slide serations. Instead they have knurling in a rectangular pattern at the front of the slide. They also have rounded "stub" hammers, early slide markings with "BROWNINGS PATENT" over 1897 and 1902 patent dates. they also have nickel plated magazines with 1884 patent date stamping on the bottom. According to the book The Government Models by William Goddard, this serial numbered 1902 Military auto was listed in the Colt ledgers as being in a small block shipped July 16, 1903 to Browning Brothers. There is a good chance Jonathan Browning himself held this example which was sold out of their family run store in Ogden, Utah. When most men in Utah in 1903 were carrying Single Action Army Colts or perhaps a new double action Colt or S&W revolver, it would have been a pretty savvy shooter to choose to carry a big auto pistol like this! This is a fine 120 year old example that shows all the early features mentioned above. It retains fine blue on the frame sides and slide with only normal edge wear and minor thinning. The grip straps and bottom of the trigger guard bow are thinning to gray while the bottom of the frame and top of the slide retain fine deep blue. There is still soje nice fire blue on the trigger sides and some good light case color on the hammer. Markings are sharp and clear, fine blue on the barrel exposed by the ejection port, unaltered sights, excellent Colt embossed hard rubber grips and lanyard ring intact. Tight action, strong safety half cock on the hammer and bright exc. bore. A great Western shipped early Colt auto sold by the most famous firearms inventor in American history.
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Handgun Caliber: .38 Auto (.38 ACP)
Manufacturer: COLT
Model: 1902 MILITARY MOD. AUTO
Serial Number: 14XXX
Condition: FINE
Bore Condition: EXCELLENT