Manufactured in 1915, 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 "VP" and "1" on the left of the trigger guard. There are "crown/V" British proofs on the left rear of the slide and frame, two British proofs on the chamber of the barrel, and "J.J." It is fitted with blade and rounded top notch sights, a lanyard swivel on the lower left of the grip frame, checkered hard rubber grips with Rampant Colts and "COLT" banners, and an unmarked full blue magazine. The included factory letter confirms the current configuration, grips not listed, as well as shipment to the London Armoury Co. on 22 June 1915. London Armoury Co. was a large provider of private purchase sidearms for British officers during World War I, making it highly likely that was the fate of this pistol given the date in arrived it London.

Fine, retains 50% plus of the original high polish blue finish with the balance having thinned to mostly a smooth grey patina and some scattered small patches of light pitting concentrated on the forward portion of the slide/frame. The grips are also fine showing an attractive chocolate tone, some light handling marks, a minor chip absent from the top of the right panel, and otherwise crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.