November 3-4, 2017 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/4/2017
Manufactured 1910. This is an example of what is referred to as a two-tone high polish with Nitre blue small parts and deep, rich, royal blue finish. This has the Type D left side slide stamps introduced in late 1908. Type A right slide markings. Left side has pony in circle used from beginning of production to 1912. No arrows. Early "VP" proof on left trigger guard. Verified proof first applied in 1905. The hard rubber grips are the first rubber types used with scalloped "COLT" and pony in circle, which changed in 1911. Magazine is full blue with high polish bottom and seven viewing holes. No stamps. Early diamond cut magazine release. Grips are near mint. Fine, sharp rifling. 95-97% all original factory high polish blue with high polish small parts. This gun has seen basically light holster wear and not much use.