Manufactured at either the very end of 1900 or very start of 1901, this pistol was shipped on 4 January 1901 in a shipment of 9 pistols to Browning Bros. in Ogden Utah (p. 172 "The Government Models: The Development of the Colt Model of 1911" by Goddard). This scarce example shows the early features of the Model 1900 including the slide serrations at the rear, which were replaced by front slide serrations beginning in December of 1900, and are rarely encountered on pistols over serial number 2000. Blade front and notch rear sights, the latter in the original, early, "sight safety" configuration, installed on a matching numbered slide with rear serrations, the two-line/two-block "BROWNING'S PATENT" markings on the left side ahead of the circled Rampant Colt, and caliber markings on the right. Fitted with a nitre blue trigger, early casehardened spur hammer, smooth hardwood grips, and a correct nickel plated magazine with "PAT'D. SEPT 9. 1884" marked on the base plate.

Fine, retains 50% plus bright original high polish blue finish and 60% of the vivid case colors with the balance a smooth grey patina, primarily on high spots and the grip straps. The grips are also fine with some scattered light dings and scratches. Mechanically excellent.