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Colt Model 1900 "Sight Safety" Semi-Automatic Pistol Rare Documented U.S. Navy Contract
Guns International #: 103641084 Seller's Inventory #: 40943365
Category: Colt Pistols - Military Pistols - US
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Seller: MALLARDS SHOOTING SUPPLY AND APPAREL
Company: MALLARDS SHOOTING SUPPLY AND APPAREL
Member Since: 5/10/23
First Name: MALLARDS
Last Name: SALES CONSULTANT
State: Florida
Zip: 34428
Country: United States
Phone: (352) 794-3507
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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Description:
Shipped on 19 October 1900, this Colt Model 1900 “sight safety” pistol is part of a rare second shipment of 50 pistols sent to the U.S. Government General Storekeeper at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Only 250 pistols were produced under this contract for the U.S. Navy in the fall of 1900, making them exceptionally scarce. These automatics represented the pinnacle of firearms technology at the time and were ordered to test the feasibility of the automatic pistol as a seafaring weapon.
The left side of the slide carries the two-line Browning’s Patent marking and two-line Colt address arranged in blocks, with the circled Rampant Colt following behind the rear serrations. The right side of the slide is marked Automatic Colt/Calibre 38 Rimless Smokeless. The right side of the frame bears the production serial number, and the left side carries the U.S. Navy inventory number “U.S.N. 70,” part of the sequence from U.S.N. 1–250. The left side of the trigger guard bears a “B” inside a triangle proof, while the right side features the trident Navy inspection mark. An import mark is visible inside the magazine well.
The pistol retains its original “sight safety” configuration with a blade front sight, notch rear sight, checkered spur hammer, smooth walnut grips, and a full nickel magazine stamped Pat’d Sept. 9, 1884 on the base. The factory letter confirms shipment to the U.S. Government on 17 October 1900, with a 6-inch barrel in .38 caliber and blue finish.
Condition
Excellent, retains 97% of the bright original high polish blue finish, 90% of the vibrant original case colors on the hammer and sight safety, and 85% plus of the bright original niter blue on the small parts with some light edge wear and some scattered light handling marks throughout. The grips are very fine with some scattered minor dings and dents. Mechanically excellent. These U.S. Navy contract Colt Model 1900 “sight safety” pistols are rarely found in their original excellent configuration in even the most extensive collections. Don’t miss this opportunity!
Price: $24,999.99
Curio/Relic: Yes
Handgun Caliber: .38 Auto (.38 ACP)