British Proofed Model 1905 serial number 512 - In
April of 1906, 10 guns were shipped to Wilkinson, London
and all were listed in their inventory. The trail ends with
a private sale. A similarly inscribed pistol (Serial Number
3454) is pictured in The Colt Model 1905 Automatic
Pistol on p. 102. This second pistol has 2265 on
the bottom of the trigger guard.
Wilkinson inscription on top of slide
and inscribed P.A.M.C. on backstrap.
The underside of the frame of serial
number 512 showing the number 1431 under the
trigger guard.
Close-up of trigger guard markings.
Right side slide markings
Left side showing British Proofmarks. |