Product Details
COLT
A RARE .38 (RIMLESS) 'MODEL 1902 MILITARY' SELF-LOADING PISTOL RETAILED BY GEO. HINTON, TAUNTON, serial no. 36814 for 1914,
6in. blued barrel, slide engraved 'GEO. HINTON. GUNMAKER. TAUNTON' on the right side and with serrations to the rear, hammer retaining faded original case-hardened finish, chequered black hard rubber grips with rampant colt and marked 'COLT', lanyard loop, and much original blued finish throughout, in modern factory carton.
Other Notes: British nitro proof marks.
Estimate £1,000-1,500
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