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					 Photos courtesy of Mark Wiprud
 Model 1900 Sight Safety Altered Serial Number 3652 
					- This pistol is a middle variation of the Model 1900 with 
					front plunge milled serrations, high polish blue, high spur 
					hammer and factory altered sight safety. Gun was shipped to
					Browning Brothers in Ogden, Utah on March 7, 1902. 
					 Colt Model 1900 - Right side view 
					 Right side slide inscription - "AUTOMATIC COLT" 
					over "CALIBRE 38 RIMLESS SMOKELESS" 
					 Serial number 3652 on left side of frame, 
					above trigger. 
					 Browning's Patent - slide markings 
					 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. 
					 Underside of the frame 
					 Top of slide 
					 Early full nickel magazine marked "PAT'D SEPT.9.1884" |