Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this semi-automatic pistol for a penny-start auction, this is the Colt Model 1902 Military .38 ACP.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Model 1902 Military
Serial: 15877
Date of Manufacture: 1909
Caliber: .38 ACP (.38 Auto)
Finish: Factory Blued Steel w/ Fire Blued Accents
Barrel Length: 6" Steel Barrel
Optics/Sights: Fixed Crescent Front Sight w/ Rear Sight Notch
Stock/Grips: Checkered Black Hard Rubber Grips w/ Molded Colt Banner & Rampant Colt Medallions
Action: Single-Action Only (SAO) Recoil-Operated Semi-Automatic w/ Forward Slide Serrations, Square Butt Frame, Lanyard Ring, & Slide Hold-Open Catch
Markings: Slide left side stamped "AUTOMATIC COLT / CALIBRE 38 RIMLESS SMOKELESS". Slide right side stamped "COLT'S PATENT FIRE ARMS MFG. CO. / HARTFORD. CONN. U.S.A." w/ patent dates & Rampant Colt logo rear medallion. Frame left side stamped w/ serial number "15877". Grips molded w/ "COLT" banner & Rampant Colt logo.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Designed by John Moses Browning as a direct evolution of the pioneering Model 1900, the Colt Model 1902 Military represents one of the most significant stepping stones in early automatic handgun development. Engineered to meet the demanding requirements of US Army Ordnance trials, the Model 1902 Military introduced an extended square-butt grip frame accommodating an 8-round magazine, a lower lanyard ring swivel, a 6-inch barrel with a parallel double-link locking system, and an automatic slide hold-open mechanism upon firing the last round. Manufactured in Hartford, Connecticut, between 1902 and 1928, only approximately 18,000 Model 1902 Military pistols were ever produced. Early turn-of-the-century production examples—featuring forward-slide serrations and hand-finished, high-gloss bluing—hold immense historical importance as the direct engineering predecessors of the legendary M1911.
This historic, investment-grade turn-of-the-century example, serial number 15877, is an authentic Colt Model 1902 Military manufactured in Hartford in 1906. Chambered in .38 ACP, this early 6-inch autoloader features early-style forward slide serrations, a square-butt frame profile with a lower lanyard ring, a slide lock mechanism, and original checkered black hard rubber grips featuring the "COLT" banner and Rampant Colt motif. Preserved in clean, highly maintained antique condition with a rich, honest blue-gray patina, crisp barrel and slide rollmarks, tight mechanical lockup, and a bright bore, this 1906 Model 1902 Military offers early automatic pistol purists and Colt collectors a premier piece of American firearms heritage.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Model: Model 1902 Military
Serial: 15877
Date of Manufacture: 1909
Caliber: .38 ACP (.38 Auto)
Finish: Factory Blued Steel w/ Fire Blued Accents
Barrel Length: 6" Steel Barrel
Optics/Sights: Fixed Crescent Front Sight w/ Rear Sight Notch
Stock/Grips: Checkered Black Hard Rubber Grips w/ Molded Colt Banner & Rampant Colt Medallions
Action: Single-Action Only (SAO) Recoil-Operated Semi-Automatic w/ Forward Slide Serrations, Square Butt Frame, Lanyard Ring, & Slide Hold-Open Catch
Markings: Slide left side stamped "AUTOMATIC COLT / CALIBRE 38 RIMLESS SMOKELESS". Slide right side stamped "COLT'S PATENT FIRE ARMS MFG. CO. / HARTFORD. CONN. U.S.A." w/ patent dates & Rampant Colt logo rear medallion. Frame left side stamped w/ serial number "15877". Grips molded w/ "COLT" banner & Rampant Colt logo.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Designed by John Moses Browning as a direct evolution of the pioneering Model 1900, the Colt Model 1902 Military represents one of the most significant stepping stones in early automatic handgun development. Engineered to meet the demanding requirements of US Army Ordnance trials, the Model 1902 Military introduced an extended square-butt grip frame accommodating an 8-round magazine, a lower lanyard ring swivel, a 6-inch barrel with a parallel double-link locking system, and an automatic slide hold-open mechanism upon firing the last round. Manufactured in Hartford, Connecticut, between 1902 and 1928, only approximately 18,000 Model 1902 Military pistols were ever produced. Early turn-of-the-century production examples—featuring forward-slide serrations and hand-finished, high-gloss bluing—hold immense historical importance as the direct engineering predecessors of the legendary M1911.
This historic, investment-grade turn-of-the-century example, serial number 15877, is an authentic Colt Model 1902 Military manufactured in Hartford in 1906. Chambered in .38 ACP, this early 6-inch autoloader features early-style forward slide serrations, a square-butt frame profile with a lower lanyard ring, a slide lock mechanism, and original checkered black hard rubber grips featuring the "COLT" banner and Rampant Colt motif. Preserved in clean, highly maintained antique condition with a rich, honest blue-gray patina, crisp barrel and slide rollmarks, tight mechanical lockup, and a bright bore, this 1906 Model 1902 Military offers early automatic pistol purists and Colt collectors a premier piece of American firearms heritage.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping with Insurance $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping with Insurance $70.00
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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Additional Information
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https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1200018415 |
BidPrice: |
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AuctionEndDate: |
2026-09-20 22:00:00 |
CurrentBid: |
506 |
