Manufactured in 1906 as one of approximately 6,100 Model 1905 pistols manufactured by Colt between 1905 and 1911, which were the first pistols chambered for the now legendary .45 Colt Automatic Pistol (ACP) cartridge. Features fixed rounded 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 "W" 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. Provenance: The Thomas Whiteman Collection

Fine, retaining 50% bright original high polish blue finish with scattered light edge wear, artificially applied brown finish visible on the refinished grip straps, some minor scattered areas of freckling, and light handling marks. The grips are very good with light compression wear in the otherwise defined checkering. Mechanically excellent.