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COLT 1902 MILITARY – EARLY SEMI-AUTO CLASSIC – ORIGINAL FINISH – C&R ELIGIBLE – COLT ARCHIVE LETTER INCLUDED Guns International #: 103298286 Seller's Inventory #: Category: Colt Pistols - 1902 - Military Pistols - US Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com Seller: Philly Phenom Company: Philly Phenom Enterprises Member Since: 6/28/22 First Name: David Last Name: Gaft State: Pennsylvania Zip: 19053 Country: United States Phone: (215) 681-3644 Number of Active Listings: 2 Seller: Private Seller Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. Payment Types Accepted: All Major Credit/Debit cards (add 3.5% + $0.15), personal check, certified check, USPS money order, standard money order, Zelle About Us: Private seller located just outside of Philadelphia, PA Description: Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1902 Military Serial Number: 40635 Caliber: .38 ACP Barrel Length: 6" Capacity: 7+1 Condition: Good - Original Price: $1850 FFL Required: Yes (C&R Eligible) For sale is a Colt Model 1902 Military in .38 ACP — a historic and increasingly scarce semi-auto pistol designed by John Browning. This example is in very good original condition and comes with a Colt Factory Archive Letter verifying its date of shipment and original configuration. This Military Model features the correct long 6-inch barrel, rear slide serrations, spur hammer, and early pattern grips. The blued finish shows honest wear for a pistol this age. The bore is clean and exhibits solid rifling. Mechanically, the pistol functions properly and reliably. The included Colt Archive Letter confirms it was shipped to Shapleigh Hardware Company, St. Louis, MO on November 28, 1919.  This documentation adds undeniable collector value and authenticates its history. The 1902 Military’s construction includes a blued finish and checkered black gutta percha grips, adorned with the classic Colt logo, giving it a period-correct appearance and a firm hold. Like other early Browning designs, it uses a short-recoil, locked-breech action, which was innovative at the time and laid the groundwork for many future military and civilian sidearms. The Military variant also differs from the similar 1902 Sporting model by featuring a slide stop and a lanyard loop at the base of the grip—features intended for service use. While the 1902 Military was never officially adopted by the U.S. Army, it was tested and used in limited capacities, and it played an influential role in the eventual development of the famed Colt M1911. Today, the 1902 Military stands as a collectible and historically significant example of the rapid advancement in handgun design at the dawn of the 20th century. Features: C&R Eligible – can ship to valid C&R license holders Colt Factory Archive Letter included Original finish, not refinished or altered Matching serial numbers Strong bore with clean rifling Correct period magazine Fully functional and historically significant Estimated only ~18,000 Military Models produced Includes: Accurate reproduction box, price tag, manual, and other documents Payment Options: All major credit/debit cards (Visa, MC, Discover, Amex) Certified bank check Personal check (1-5 days to clear) USPS/standard money order Zelle CashApp Terms: Shipping to FFL or C&R license holders only. $30, fully insured via UPS. Know your state and local laws before purchasing. More detailed photos available on request. SOLD Curio/Relic: Yes Handgun Caliber: .38 Auto (.38 ACP) Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1902 Serial Number: 40635 Barrel Length: 6 Condition: Good Metal Condition: Good Bore Condition: Good Manufacture Date: 1919