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Taylor Collection
Model 1900 Sight Safety Altered Serial Number 4227
- This pistol is a very late variation of the Model 1900 with
front plunge milled serrations, high polish blue, rounded
hammer and factory altered sight safety.
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Gun was shipped in 1902 and is just 47 guns from the last
Colt Model 1900 manufactured. Pistol has full nickel magazine marked "PAT'D SEPT.9.1884."
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Colt Model 1900 - Right side view
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Right side slide inscription - "AUTOMATIC COLT"
over "CALIBRE 38 RIMLESS SMOKELESS". Factory Alteration to Sight Safety - sight safety
has been removed and plugged with a piece of steel. A
second pin was inserted in the rear of the slide to secure
the block. Top of slide was modified with a dovetail to
accept the new rear sight.
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Serial number 4227on left side of frame,
above trigger, Browning's Patent - slide markings. |