Manufactured in 1908. This pistol has the square butt, slide lock on the left side of the frame, lanyard swivel and eight-round magazine that distinguish it from the Colt Model 1902 "Sporting" pistol. Features rear slide serrations, blue barrel and unmarked blue magazine. The left side of the slide is marked with the standard two-block two-line patent dates and Hartford address, with the circled Rampant Colt behind the serrations. Standard two-line caliber markings on the right side of the slide. The left side of the trigger guard bow is stamped with a "6" assembler's mark on the lower rear and the Colt "VP/triangle" proofmark on the front top. The top front of the slide is factory roll marked with a Mexican snake and eagle/wreath marking. Fitted with smooth pearl grips. Comes with an unmarked tan flap holster with hand written name, city and state on the inside of the flap.

Fine. The pistol is a mix of 40% plus thin original high polish blue finish, and a gray and brown patina. There is some scattered pin prick type pitting. The grips are also fine with some very minor chipping and cracking. The markings are crisp and clear. Mechanically excellent. The holster is very good with some mild flex cracking, some minor wear, some discoloration and tight stitching.