Manufactured in early 1903. The pistol features the correct early slide with the front serrations marked on the left side with the two block, two line marking "BROWNING'S PATENT" /"PAT'D APRIL 20. 1897 / SEPTEMBER 9.1902." and "COLT'S PATENT FIRE ARMS MFG. CO. / HARTFORD. CONN. U.S.A." followed by the circled Rampant Colt and "AUTOMATIC COLT / CALIBRE 38 RIMLESS SMOKELESS" on the right side. The serial number is marked on the left side of the frame. Blade and notch sights and casehardened rounded hammer spur. Fitted with hard rubber checkered grips with "COLT" in a banner at the top and the Rampant Colt in the center. Complete with a plain contemporary box and cleaning brush.

Very fine. The pistol retains 70% slightly original finish with a mix of original finish and smooth brown patina on the slide, thinning on the underside of the frame and a smooth mottled gray patina on The grip straps. The trigger retains most of the original bright fire blue finish and the hammer shows strong original faded case colors. The grips are also very fine with a few minor handling marks and crisp checkering. The markings are clear. Mechanically excellent.