^Lot 261 Colt Model 1902 Military Semi-Automatic Pistol

Colt Model 1902 Military Semi-Automatic Pistol, #43112, .38 ACP cal., 6'' barrel, blued finish, case colored hammer, checkered hard rubber Colt grips, half-moon blade front sight, and ''U''-notch fixed rear sight, with lanyard ring on lower left side of the frame. Includes one blued steel magazine, marked ''Mil./COLT/38 CAL'' on the floorplate. Made in 1927, near the end of production. Receiver has the serial number and ''VP'' in a triangle on the left side. Slide has the patent dates and ''COLT''S PT. F.A. MFG. CO./HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A.'' on the left side; ''AUTOMATIC COLT/CALIBRE 38 RIMLESS SMOKLESS'' on the right. Pistol is in fine condition. Blue finish is approx. 75% with areas of patina on the right side and top of the slide. Grip area shows wear and brown toning. Majority of the case colors remain and are brighter on left side of the hammer. Factory lettering is clear. Grips are near excellent, showing light age and wear, with crisp detail. Action works properly. Bore is very good with defined rifling. Est.: $2,500-$3,500. (C&R/PPT).