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Lot #2889

Lot 2888: Two Early Colt Semi-Automatic Pistols in .38 ACP

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: October 5, 2024

Lot 2888: Two Early Colt Semi-Automatic Pistols in .38 ACP

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: October 5, 2024

Estimated Price: $1,800 - $2,750
Price Realized:
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A) Colt Model 1902 Sporting Pistol with Factory Letter

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 1902 Sporting
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 38 ACP
Barrel: 6 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 1008
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Bore Condition: Good - Some light pitting or frosted appearance
Description:

Manufactured in 1904. The included factory letter confirms the pistol's configuration of .38 caliber, 6 inch barrel, blue finish, and type of stocks not listed when sold to Bisbee Trading Company and sent in a shipment of two pistols to Baker & Hamilton of San Francisco, California, on May 7, 1904. Also included is a Baker & Hamilton receipt certificate (dated August 17, 1894), and two "ARIZONA AUTOMATIC/BISBEE/ARIZONA" marked coins.

Rating Definition:

Very good, with strong traces of original finish in protected areas, scattered thinning with brown patina showing, light edge wear, minor spotting, and minor handling marks. The color mismatched grips are good with ill-fitting screws. Mechanically fine.



B) Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammer Pistol

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 1903 Pocket Hammer
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 38 ACP
Barrel: 4 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 1008
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Bore Condition: Good - Some light pitting or frosted appearance
Description:

Manufactured in 1922.

Rating Definition:

Fine, retaining original finish with light edge wear, thinning on the slide and grip straps revealing brown and grey patina, minor spotting, and minor handling marks. Grips are very fine with defined checkering and logos. Mechanically excellent.



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