Manufactured in 1903, the first year of production for the sporting pistol. The pistol features the correct early slide with the front serrations marked on the left side with the two block, three line Browning's patent dates and two line address 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. Unmarked blue magazine and fitted with hard rubber checkered grips with "COLT" in a banner at the top and the Rampant Colt in the center.

Fine. The pistol retains 40% thinning original blue finish with smooth mottled gray patina on the grip straps and some thinning to plum. There are a few minor scratches and dings. The hammer retains most of the original case colors. The grips are also fine with a few small minor dings and crisp checkering. The markings are clear. The mechanics are fine.