Manufactured in 1923, this is a benchmark example of a Colt Model 1902 Military pistol in incredible, near new condition. The included factory letter confirms the current configuration, grips not listed, and shipment to H&D Folsom Arms Company in New York on 1 February 1923. It exhibits the late production high polish grey-blue finish and spurred hammer which was standard on the model by approximately serial number 37000. The left side of the slide is marked with the two-line patent date and two-line address arranged in two blocks with the Rampant Colt behind the serrations. The right side of the slide has the two-line caliber marking, "AUTOMATIC COLT/CALIBRE 38 RIMLESS SMOKELESS". The left side of the frame has the serial number and "T" over "VP" on the left of the trigger guard. It is fitted with blade and rounded top notch sights, a lanyard swivel on the lower left of the grip frame, checkered hard rubber grips with Rampant Colts and "COLT" banners, and a full blue magazine marked "CAL. 38/COLT" on the baseplate. Includes the original box.