December 14-17, 2021 Collectible Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/15/2021
Model 1903 semi-automatic pistol manufactured by Colt in 1929. Left side of slide bears stampings stipulating the manufacturer and patent information followed by the Rampant Colt logo, with the right side being stamped "COLT AUTOMATIC/ CALIBRE 32 RIMLESS SMOKELESS". Left side of frame bears the serial number and "VP" proof. Features include a blue finish, 3 - 3/4" barrel, half-moon front sight, dovetailed square notch rear sight, as well as 2-piece Colt silver medallion checkered walnut grips. Matching numbers are present on the frame and slide. CONDITION: Metal components retain the vast majority of their original factory blue finish, exhibiting some light edge wear on the slide towards the muzzle, some scattered to handling marks overall, as well as some spots of light freckling. Bore is bright, exhibiting moderate oxidation and retaining good rifling throughout. Grips show some smoothing, but are otherwise fine. MLW