Colt 38 Automatic Pistol, Known As The "model 1900" No. 707 United States – Patent 1897

COLT 38 AUTOMATIC PISTOL, known as the “1900 model” No. 707
United States – Patent 1897
Steel and wood
Total length: 22.8 cm - Barrel length: 6" (15.2 cm) Caliber: 38

Sixteen-groove rear slide, stamped with the prancing horse. Markings on the left side of the slide: BROWNING'S PATENT COLT'S PATENT FIRE ARMS MFG. C° PATD APRIL 20. 1897 HARTFORD. CONN U.S.A. and numbered: 707. Markings on the right side of the slide: AUTOMATIC COLT CALIBER 38 RIMLESS SMOKELESS.
Mottled hammer. Two inspection marks on the trigger guard.
98% blue finish.
Molded and hardened rubber grip panels, marked COLT and featuring the rearing colt.
Blued magazine, unmarked.

Very good condition. Mirror barrel.
Ref.: 6747

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This collector's item is classified as a category D collector's weapon under Article L311-2 of the French Internal Security Code. It can be freely purchased and owned. Please note that its sale to minors is prohibited.