Colt Model 1902 Sporting .38 Automatic Long-Slide Pistol – 1904 Production Antique Colt

Colt Model 1902 Sporting .38 Automatic Long-Slide Pistol – 1904 Production Antique Colt

The Colt Model 1902 Sporting .38 Automatic Long-Slide pistol is a historic semi-automatic handgun designed by the legendary firearms innovator John Moses Browning. Manufactured in 1904, this early Colt automatic represents an important step in the evolution of modern semi-automatic pistol design. Chambered in .38 Automatic, the Model 1902 features a distinctive long-slide profile and refined construction that set the foundation for later Colt pistol developments.

Produced during the early years of Colt’s automatic pistol production, the 1902 Sporting model was designed as a civilian sporting and target pistol. Today, these pistols are highly sought after by collectors for their historical significance, early Browning design influence, and limited production numbers. Whether displayed in a curated collection or appreciated as a piece of early 20th-century firearms history, the Colt 1902 Sporting Long-Slide pistol remains an iconic and collectible handgun.