This is a nickel finished junior made for colt by Firearms International in Florida from 1971 to 1973 when they went out of business. The 96,XXX serial number indicates it was among the last made in 1973 as last production number is 120471. The original "Junior" was made for Colt by Astra of Spain from 1957 to 1968 but import was stopped by Gun Control Act of 1968, requiring Colt to find a domestic manufacturer. This gun has 1 Magazine & a good fitting inside the pants holster for ccw carry. This is a used firearm. This firearm has passed our In-House function test but has not been test fired on the range. We advise and encourage the buyer to have it checked by a licensed gunsmith prior to firing it.
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