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Colt 1900 USN .38 Sight-Safety Pistol

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Colt 1900 USN .38 Sight-Safety Pistol
U.S. Navy contact Colt Model 1900 Sight-Safety pistol chambered in .38 ACP. This example with serial number 1234 and U.S.N. administrative number of 234 was sold to the U.S. Government and shipped on November 22, 1900 to the General Storekeeper Navy Yard. This pistol was previously undocumented and not known to exist in the public collector world. It retains its original blued finish and unaltered sight safety mechanism. Markings on the left trigger guard are a letter B in a triangle and on the right a serif letter I within a five-pointed star. Under the slide is 1234 also with a second, and last, serif letter within a five-pointed star, both toward the rear flat. Inside of the frame, forward of the magazine well is the number 0 on the top. The frame’s forward left slide rail flat is a serif number 1. In the barrel’s locking lug grooves is the number 4 and on the underside in front of the rear link is a serif letter I. A number 4 located inside on the cut to the right side of the slide behind the extractor. The original magazine is nickel plated and is a type I with hump above the locking cut. This pistol is 1 of 250 serialized and far fewer are even known to exist. Included is a Colt letter. Condition: Excellent with 95% of the bright original high polish blue finish showing light scattered scratches. The walnut grips are excellent with just a few minor surface marks. The hammer and rear sight/safety retain 95%+ of the original case colors. C&R Eligible.

Condition: EXCELLENT
Make:
Model: 1900
Year: 1900
Barrel Length: 6"
Serial #: 1234
Shotgun Gauge:
Caliber: .38 ACP
Year Range:
Serial Firearms: 1234