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AN EXTREMELY RARE COLT .38 MODEL 1900 'U.S. NAVY' AUTOMATIC PISTOL, NO. U.S.N.65
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AN EXTREMELY RARE COLT .38 MODEL 1900 'U.S. NAVY' AUTOMATIC PISTOL, NO. U.S.N.65
With standard Colt markings and the additional U.S. Navy markings of 'USN 65' on the left-hand side of the frame, a 'B' within a triangle on the left-hand side of the triggerguard and the U.S. Navy 'Trident' mark on the reverse, the butt with plain wooden grips and correct nickel-plated magazine
6in. barrel
With 85 original high lustre blue finish (some small marks, dents and abrasions to the finish) and full case-hardened finish to the hammer and sight-safety, the bore excellent
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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.
Lot Essay
Only 250 examples of the Army and Navy Model 1900 were made. The Navy pistols of this production are believed to have numbers from USN 1-75 but it is unlikely that more than 50 exist
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