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U.S. Army Test Trials Colt Model 1907 Military Semi-Automatic Pistol, Two-Digit Serial Number "85 Guns International #: 103739132 Seller's Inventory #: 4097240 Category: Colt Pistols - Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com 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 Platinum Seller Number of Active Listings: 195 Total Number of Listings: 2124 Seller: FFL Dealer Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. Please Note: All sales are final. We offer a 3-day inspection period beginning upon delivery to your selected FFL. If you're not satisfied for any reason during this time, you may return the firearm, no questions asked, with a 25% restocking fee. We never charge credit card fees or add hidden costs of any kind. Looking for the best deal? Contact us directly, we’re committed to offering the most competitive pricing and will match any advertised price on the same firearm. Payment Types Accepted: VISA, MASTERCARD, DISCOVER, AMERICAN EXPRESS, CASH. CHECK. CASHIERS CHECK. MONEY ORDER, About Us: Mallards Shooting Supply and Apparel is Central Florida’s newest premier gun store. Don’t let the name fool you. Mallards Shooting Supply and Apparel isn’t just for duck hunters. Whether you hunt birds or big game, maybe you’re not a hunter at all and just like to shoot either way Mallards Shooting Supply has you covered. Mallards Shooting Supply has a large selection for all disciplines. From trap and skeet, Sporting Clays, personal and home defense, tactical, long range shooting, plinking, first time gun owners, etc. Mallards Shooting Supply has something for you! We are all highly trained and will offer the best customer service in the world at Mallards. Come in and see us! We welcome you! We look forward to visiting with you. Description: A landmark U.S. military trial pistol and a major evolutionary step toward the Colt Model 1911, this Colt Model “1907” is an exceptionally desirable collector piece, one of only 205 ordered by U.S. Ordnance and among the first U.S.-tested pistols chambered for the legendary .45 ACP cartridge. Manufactured in 1908 as one of just 205 Colt Model “1907” military semi-automatic pistols “Model 1907” is a collector designation, not a factory model name Ordered by U.S. Ordnance for continued field trials in the search for a suitable semi-automatic pistol for U.S. Army issue Historically significant as an important developmental link leading to the Model 1911 design Among the first pistols tested by the U.S. military in .45 Automatic Colt Pistol (.45 ACP) Chambered in .45 ACP, the cartridge that became the standard U.S. military sidearm chambering for much of the 20th century Most of these pistols were delivered to the U.S. Springfield Armory in March 1908: 200 intended for trial use 5 intended for presentation Documented in “U.S. Military Automatic Pistols 1894-1920” by Meadows, pages 52–83 The majority were issued to various cavalry troops for field testing Because these pistols saw rigorous field use and testing, original surviving examples are rarely encountered and highly desirable in any condition This specific pistol, number “85,” is listed as a surviving example on page 83 of Meadows’ “U.S. Military Automatic Pistols 1894-1920” Also pictured on pages 98–99 of “The Government Models” by Goddard, adding strong published provenance Fixed sights: Oval blade front sight Rounded notch rear sight Slide markings: Right side has the two-line caliber designation, factory roll-marked Left side has the two-line, two-block Colt patent dates and Hartford address Frame marking: Serial number located on the left side of the frame U.S. inspection marking: “K.M.” initials on the left side of the trigger guard, for U.S. inspector Kenneth Morton Grips: Pair of “diamond” pattern checkered walnut grips Magazine: Correct-pattern blued magazine included A scarce, well-documented U.S. military trial pistol with direct ties to the development of the Model 1911, this Colt Model “1907” offers the rarity, provenance, and historical importance that advanced Colt and U.S. martial arms collectors prize. Condition Exceptionally fine, retaining 70% original bright blue finish with light edge wear, smooth brown and grey patinas on the balance, some light freckling, a few minor specs of pitting, clear markings, and overall light wear for a U.S. Army 1907 trials pistol. The grips are fine with light compression wear and handling marks in the well-defined checkering. Mechanically excellent. Overall a very attractive and well-documented original surviving example of a U.S. Army trials Colt Model 1907 semi-automatic pistol! Price: $44,999.99 Handgun Caliber: .45 ACP (.45 Auto) Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1907 Serial Number: 85 Barrel Length: 5 inch round Condition: The bore is mostly shiny with some mild streaking and very strong rifling.