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Colt Model 1900 .38 ACP - General Characteristics
| Colt Model 1900 Pistol | |
| Capacity of Magazine | 7 shots |
| Weight | 35 ounces |
| Finish | Full Blued with either Smooth Wood or Black Hard Rubber Stocks |
| Safety | Sight Safety or Sight Safety Altered |
| Length of Barrel | 6 inches |
| Length Overall | 9 inches |
| Total Production | 4,274 |
| Dates Shipped | 02/14/00 - 05/27/13 (single gun shipment to Albert Foster, Jr.) |
Colt Model 1900 .38 ACP Production Variations
Five Colt Model 1900 .38 ACP Variations.
Colt Model 1900 Sight Safety, Sight Safety Altered and Hammer Variations
The first photo shows the back of the hammer with sight safety in “sight” position. The second photo shows the sight safety engaged in “safety” position.
From left to right: High spur hammer with sight safety, stub hammer with sight safety altered, high spur hammer with sight safety altered and high spur hammer with sight safety altered with variation in hammer checkering.
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. Colt Model 1900 serial number 4018 is pictured on the left and serial number 4264 is pictured on the right. Note the variation in hammer checkering.