This is an exceptionally nice example of a Colt Model 1902 Military pistol that was manufactured in 1918. This pistol has the square butt, with lanyard swivel on the left heel, slide lock on the left side of the frame, and eight-round magazine that distinguish it from the Colt Model 1902 "Sporting" pistol. Features rear slide serrations, blue barrel and blue magazine marked "CAL 38 / COLT" on the bottom. Left side of the slide is roll stamped with the standard two block, two line patent dates (1897 and 1902) and Hartford address, with the circled Rampant Colt behind the serrations. Standard two line caliber markings on the right side of the slide, serial number on the left side of the frame, Colt triangle "VP" proof on the upper left side of the trigger guard bow and "1" on the lower left. Fitted with checkered hard rubber grips with "COLT" in a banner at the top and the Rampant Colt in a circle in the center.

Excellent. The pistol retains 99% plus original finish with some mild edge wear, some light wear from the lanyard swivel, and a few light scuffs and handling marks. The hammer retains almost all of the original case colors, bright on the left side and bottom, and fading a bit on the balance. The grips are also excellent. Sharp markings and excellent mechanics. It would be very difficult to improve on this pistol.