Manufactured in 1919, this Military Model of 1902 pistol exhibits the mid-production high polish blue finish and spurred hammer which was standard by approximately serial number 37000. The left side of the slide is marked with the two-line patent date and two-line address arranged in two blocks with the Rampant Colt behind the serrations. The right side of the slide has the two-line caliber marking, "AUTOMATIC COLT/CALIBRE 38 RIMLESS SMOKELESS". The left side of the frame has the serial number and "1" and "VP" on the left of the trigger guard. It is fitted with blade and rounded top notch sights, a lanyard ring on the left of the grip frame, and checkered hard rubber grips with Colt banners and Rampant Colts. Provenance: The Milan J. Turk Collection

Exceptionally fine, retains 90% plus of the original high polish blue finish with the balance having thinned to a smooth grey patina, primarily on leading edges and the grip straps. The grips are very fine with a few scattered light handling marks, some minor scuff marks on the bottom of the right panel, and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.