This is an original example of a very early Colt Model 1900 Semi-Automatic Pistol that was manufactured in 1900. The pistol retains the highly desirable sight/safety combination found only on the approximately 700 pistols manufactured in the first year of production. In addition, the pistol has the early production slide with rear grip serrations and the smooth, varnished walnut grips used until mid-1900. The right side of the slide is roll-stamped "AUTOMATIC COLT/CALIBRE 38 RIMLESS SMOKELESS" ahead of the ejection port. The left side of the slide is roll-stamped, "BROWNINGS PATENT/PAT'D APRIL 20. 1897", in two lines followed by "COLT'S PATENT FIRE ARMS MFG. CO. / HARTFORD. CONN. U.S.A." in two lines. A small, encircled, Rampant Colt Horse trademark is stamped behind the left slide serration. The serial number, "15", is stamped on the left side of the frame above the trigger guard bow and on the bottom internal rear side of the slide. The pistol has a commercial blue finish with casehardened hammer and sight safety. The walnut grips have nickel-silver escutcheons and plated screws. A nickel plated magazine is included.

Exceptionally fine with 85% plus of the original factory high polish blue finish with minor light edge and high spot wear overall with light blue loss on top of the slide with light scratches on the right side. The front and rear grip straps showing light blue loss mixed with a light brown patina which also shows on the front and rear flat edges of the frame behind the grip panels. The grips are in very fine condition with a nice matching medium brown color overall showing minor scratches and light pressure dents in some areas. A really high condition, very early tow digit serial number 15 Colt Model 1900 sight safety pistol. If you desire to own one example of the first Colt Semi-Automatic pistol, here it is!!