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Lot 338: Colt Model 1905 Military Semi-Automatic Pistol

Exceptionally Fine Documented Colt Model 1905 Military Semi-Automatic Pistol with Factory Letter

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 17, 2024

Lot 338: Colt Model 1905 Military Semi-Automatic Pistol

Exceptionally Fine Documented Colt Model 1905 Military Semi-Automatic Pistol with Factory Letter

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 17, 2024

Estimated Price: $6,500 - $9,500
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Exceptionally Fine Documented Colt Model 1905 Military Semi-Automatic Pistol with Factory Letter

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 1905 Military
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 45 ACP
Barrel: 5 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 2555
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 309
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

Manufactured in 1906, this is an exceptionally fine example of one of only 6,210 Colt "Military Model of 1905" pistols manufactured over a period of six years. These pistols are a very important evolutionary step in the development of Colt automatic pistols and the Model 1911 as they were the first production Colt automatic chambered for the legendary .45 ACP cartridge. The included factory letter confirms the current configuration, grips not listed, as well as shipment to W.S. Brown in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on 5 April 1910. The left side of the slide is marked with the two-line, two-block patent dates and address, with the circled Rampant Colt behind the serrations. The right side of the slide is marked "AUTOMATIC COLT/CALIBRE 45 RIMLESS SMOKELESS". The left side of the frame is marked with the serial number, and the left of the trigger guard has a "VP" proof and "W". It has rounded blade front and rounded top notch rear sights, and the checkered spur hammer. It is fitted with a pair of diamond pattern checkered grips, an unmarked full blue magazine, and a smooth back strap not cut for a shoulder stock.

Rating Definition:

Exceptionally fine, retains 90% plus of the bright original high polish blue finish, 70% of the original case colors on the hammer, and 95% of the bright original niter blue with some mild edge/holster type wear and some scattered light handling marks. The grips are excellent with a few scattered light handling marks and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. Colt Model 1905 pistols are a must have for a complete Colt auto collection, and one would have a difficult time finding a finer example than this!



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