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Lot 300: Colt Model 1905 Pistol with Factory Letter and Holster

Colt Model 1905 Military Semi-Automatic Pistol with Factory Letter and Holster

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 2, 2025

Lot 300: Colt Model 1905 Pistol with Factory Letter and Holster

Colt Model 1905 Military Semi-Automatic Pistol with Factory Letter and Holster

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 2, 2025

Estimated Price: $3,500 - $5,500
Price Realized:
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Colt Model 1905 Military Semi-Automatic Pistol with Factory Letter and Holster

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 1905
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 45 ACP
Barrel: 5 inch round
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 545
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 268
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

One of approximately 6,100 Model 1905 pistols manufactured by Colt between 1905 and 1911, with this example manufactured in 1907, being the first pistols chambered for the now legendary .45 Colt Automatic Pistol (ACP) cartridge. The included factory letter confirms the pistol's configuration, including caliber, barrel length, finish, and type of stocks not listed, when sent in a shipment of three pistols to Jensen King Bird Co. of Spokane, Washington, on May 13, 1907. Features fixed oval blade front and notch rear sights, checkered round spur "stub" hammer with half-cock notch, checkered slide catch, exposed extractor, and early brass firing pin. The slide bears the two block, two line patent information and Colt address, with "AUTOMATIC COLT/CALIBRE 45 RIMLESS SMOKELESS" on the right side. With "VP" triangle and "1" sub-inspector proofs on the left of the trigger guard and serial number on the left of the frame. Fitted with a pair of diamond pattern checkered walnut grips. Includes a leather flap holster marked "1305/45" on the back strap.

Rating Definition:

Very fine, retaining 70% original high polish blue and casehardened finishes with numerous scattered scrapes and dings focused on the left front of the frame and barrel, thinning and grey patina on the grip straps, minor pitting, and otherwise well-defined markings. The grips are very fine with minimal handling wear and otherwise crisp checkering. Holster is very good with cracking on the flap fold.



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