Originally this example would have had a Colt high-polish commercial blue finish with casehardened hammer, grip safety and main spring housing. I sure get tired hearing about chambers doing that wallowing thing. Push down on the takedown lever located on the left side of the frame, above the trigger guard. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. These five-shot "Paterson" Its low compact sights are integral with the slide. A LITTLE WEAR ON THE GRIPS. as Charcoal bluing. seaman aboard the brig Corvo, he observed the ship's wheel and the Push the trigger guard down until it clicks into place. Remove the trigger assembly from the frame. He expanded his operations to With the hammer fully down, it contacts the firing pin which then extends beyond the breech face. A COLT 25 AUTO pistol is currently worth an average price of $471.20 new and $441.57 used . Samuel Colt died in Hartford on January 10, 1862 at the age Ladies like the Euro design of this little gun, Spent cartridges SPRING SALE This is a FIE Titan 25 ACP blued slide & Frame wood grips. The left front of the trigger guard is marked with a "VP" in a triangle and "P", the . for issue to mounted troops. The Hartford-based Insert the barrel into the frame, taking care to align the barrel with the frame. his products for use by troops in the Florida campaign. 1814. Your handgun was made in 1917. The Sporting Model Additionally, in 850. 1. 4" barrel. Place the hammer strut and the hammer strut pin into the slide. The firing pin is independent, but not of rebounding type. More photos just ask. The Colt Model 1910 was a prototype .45 ACP caliber automatic pistol developed by John Browning as an improvement of the earlier Colt Model 1909, which was rejected by the United States Department of War due to the Cavalry's belief that the design was too complicated for use by enlisted men, and because it lacked a safety mechanism. Removal of the pin releases firing pin (7) and spring (6). His first product was a ring-lever revolving rifle, Titan .25 Auto Magazine. The second one, the Colt is a much higher quality firearm. This is a fine example of an extremely rare Colt Model 1910 Prototype Semi-Automatic Pistol. JULY 31. approximately the 280,000 serial number range, the left side slide Preserving our American history, Serial No. After his return to the United States, he During the war, the Custom grips with Colt logo. Pull the slide back and release it to chamber a round. The right side is roll-stamped: "AUTOMATIC COLT/CALIBRE 45 RIMLESS SMOKELESS" in two lines. Grips show well defined checkering. In the 20th century, Colt-produced arms have served with U.S. The next step is to retract the slide and then lock it in its rearward position. Colt also Push the slide locked back, and pull the slide stop out with your thumb. Ballistic effectiveness 6000 rounds were fired through each of the pistols, the Colt, although having a number of issues, performed far superior to the Savage, which had to have many various parts replaced during the duration of the trials. At the conclusion of those tests, both pistols again showed deficiencies, so the Ordnance Dept. In 1908, a version chambered for the .380 ACP was introduced, known as the Model 1908. Junior Colt .25ACP and Colt Auto Cal .25 Ship Dates Year Approximate Serial Number 1958 1CC 1959 3500CC 1960 7100CC 1961 9500CC 1962 11901CC-14000CC 1962 25000CC 1963 26431CC 1964 30631CC 1965 34939CC 1966 40136CC 1967 44739CC-45531CC 1967 75132CC 1968 75882CC-85082CC 1971 0D10001 1972 0D38301 1973 0D82601-OD120471 J Pull back on the slide and push the safety down to the on position. This dropped muzzle energy to 96 ft.-lbs. For Gun Type: Handgun. Penetration would be considerably better than the 60- and 65-grain hollowpoints, and, at these pedestrian velocities, their expansion may be a sometimes thing. Sell one like this Description Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. Pry out firing-pin retaining pin (5) with a narrow screwdriver blade inserted under its elongated head. Install the trigger bar assembly and secure with the trigger bar pin. Just a quick showing and breakdown. Install the grips, magazine release, and slide release. Also integral with the slide is a serrated rib which extends between the sights. black hard rubber in both square and round top configurations, and Sorry, there are no results in your area. new condition original grips original magazine Mfg 1960s. $50.00. percussion arms. and foreign forces in two World Wars, as well as a variety of 10% of original finish in protected areas. This was soon The Junior has a push-button mag release inset into the L/H grip panel. The first one, the Raven, is not worth much, maybe $50 in really good shape. Pull the barrel the rest of the way out. With the slide locked open, insert the recoil spring and guide into the slide. In addition to military sales, version of the earlier revolver would be an asset on the It weighs only 121/2 ozs., measures 4-7/16" in overall length, and has a six-round detachable magazine. This one was manufactured in 1973, but guns such as the "Baby. as such, due to the covert nature of the SOE and OSS in fear of silk mill along the banks of the Passaic River in Paterson, New We will only ship to FFL dealers with valid license SPRING SALE This is the SPESCO Pheonix P-51 25 ACP made Atlanta Ga. it is kind of a collectors item as there weren't many made and it was manufactured in Atlanta. . Unscrew the grip safety and remove it from the gun. competitive and recreational shooters. produced the sidehammer Model 1855 rifles and carbines for military maximum average pressure (MAP) for the .32 ACP is only 20,500 psi, out of deference to the relatively weak blowback pistols that are more than 100 years old. Clean each component individually using a mild detergent and warm water. Steve Gash is an American free-lance gunwriter who specializes in gun reviews, product tests, and especially reloading articles. Value of Colt Automatic Calibre 25 Clip Patents Aug 25, 1898, April 20, 1897, Dec 22, 1903, Jan 25, 1910. . It was small, only 4.5" long and was readily concealable in a waistcoat. Their first pistol of this type was developed by John M. Browning, the famous U.S. arms designer, and introduced in 1908. CO. HARTFORD. Simmons Hardware Company 1921, Size comparison: Colt M1908 .25 auto vs Colt M1917 Both revolving pistol. are either NOT available or when one shows up on sell boards the prices asked are absurd! Jan. 25, 1910." Leather holster. out before they could fire a second volley. The John Browning-designed M1911 settlers, gunslingers, and peace officers. 25 / While virtually all cartridges for semi-auto pistols are rimless, the .32 ACP (known in Europe as the 7.65 Browning Short), a truly unique round, is actually semi-rimmed. It is fitted with the later checkered, walnut stocks with the slightly oval tops with fine checkering and the large diamonds surrounding the larger stock screws. GOOD LUCK FINDING ANY PARTS!! The M-1903 was designed by none other than John M. Browning and is the culmination of a series of pistols launched in 1896. This pistol was discontinued in 1946. and Colt's did not re-enter the .25 ACP pocket pistol field until 1958 when they introduced the Junior Colt. Pristine and clean chamber and bore. The first step is to remove the magazine by pushing down on the magazine release. 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I bought it because it flirted with me from the used gun case and I was smitten. semi-automatic pistol is still in use after more than 70 years, and The Vest Pocket has a heel-clip, and he says "There is a release button below the logo for the clip." Colt 1908 Vest Pocket .25 ACP serial number 430467 - factory nickel finish, aftermarket mother of pearl grips. Safety will engage slide, locking it open. 69082). Some grips were also hard rubber, Walnut and pearl. The Federal HydraShok fared a little better at 888 fps and 114 ft.-lbs. limited conflicts. Holding slide fully back, push thumb safety forward 90 degrees until it engages with the slide notch to hold it open. Not to worry. Includes 200 starter BBs REPLICA: made with high strength ABS polymer for a realistic feel. Upon his return to the United States in was forwarded to gunsmiths who produced working versions of his Pull the hammer and disconnector out of the frame. is it hammerless ? The M-1903 has a manual safety on the left side of the frame and was the first gun to be offered with a grip safety. showed his model to his father, Christopher, and to Henry L. The grip was changed from an 84 degree angle to 74 degree angle, which created a more natural grip when being fired from an outstretched hand. I inherited two Colt 25s when my dad passed away. I own one of these fine pistols. approximately 409,061 Model 1908 pistols were manufactured, paused Lastly, and although this is a minor point, the muzzle energy of the FMJ loads is about 12 percent greater than with the HPs. firing with the magazine removed. Show Only with Pictures About Us | Contact Us | Join/Renew | Corporate Ethics | Privacy Policy, Theodore Roosevelt and Elegant Arms - 1880s to 1920s, WWII, Korea, Vietnam and Beyond - 1940 to Present, Frank Brownell NRA Museum of the Southwest, Serialization/ Date of Manufacture from The Blue Book, Store Brand Crossover List from The Blue Book, Gun Collector Organizations from The Blue Book. DEC. 22, 1903 JAN. 25, 1910", the serial number is marked on the left side of the frame above the trigger and "COLT AUTOMATIC / CALIBRE .25". more info Quick . 13 ounces, it is fed by a six-round single column magazine. 25 / COLT" marked on the base that is scroll engraved. This is not a shooter piece, only a collectors wall hanger. On February 9, 1910, Browning demonstrated the new Model 1910 design to Colonel John T. Thompson of the U.S. Army Ordnance Corps, as he had with the M1909 the previous year. armory, and he had introduced standardized production, division of For the next - Excellent Condition----$750 Very Good---------------$500 25 1910, july 31 1917 black handle with colt on it. The magazine is an early style 1911 replacement. a variety of metallic cartridge revolvers, including conversions of U.S.A.". In March, 1836, Colt relationship of the various spokes to the center hub. Writing on one side of the barrel: "Model P-25, Cal. Rotate safety Vi turn from safe position and withdraw from frame. This gun is in very good condition. Just for fun and perspective, I ran 100 rounds of ammo through each of the following guns, just for fun and perspective: Colt M1908 in 25 Automatic, a Taurus .22LR and a Ruger LCP (more on that very shortly). Rating Required. in 80 to 90 % up to 400. 2) Description: Black metal with plastic brown inserts on the handle. The underside slide flat is also marked with the . The remaining metal surfaces have a gray/brown patina finish overall with some very minor, very fine erosion on top of the slide from actual use, handling and test firing during the noted selection process. Colt M4. Antique (Pre-1899) Rifles - Flintlock Misc, Antique (Pre-1899) Rifles - Matchlock/Wheellock Misc, Century Arms International (CAI) - Rifles, Muzzleloading Modern & Replica Rifles (perc), Winchester Rifles - Modern Bolt/Auto/Single, Winchester Rifles - Pre-1899 Bolt/Single Shot, Century Arms International (CAI) - Pistols, Colt Automatic Pistols (.25, .32, & .380 cal), Colt Single Action Revolvers - Modern (22 Cal. No international shipping on any items. possible use in harbor defense. Parts are number keyed to parts legend. U.S.A" and ".38 WCF" caliber marking. at the top, This Colt was shipped to This listing is for ONE magazine. This is the Mustang Plus II .380 Auto with a 7rd magazine. 45 Cal, 8 Rd + Base Pad Stainless Steel. $34.99. Black ebonite grips stamped "Colt", left hand grip has corner missing. Despite its size the flash and bang are impressive and the power is nothing to sneer at. Assembly is in reverse order. from 1943 to 1945 due to the demands of World War II production. While firing, the pistol developed ejecting problems, and Browning attempted to repair the malfunction by removing the ejector and filing it down. JAN. 25, 1910." and with the rampant colt behind the serrations. 1857. known to stamp 1908s with ?US Property? Unscrew the slide stop and remove it from the gun. Colt's revolving Make sure your search is specific enough to get the correct value. 5 Unhook forward arm of sear spring (14) from sear (12), and remove spring. This pistol was used mostly as a hide out gun for back up purposes or when carrying a larger pistol was impractical. ), when a round was fired. Make sure that your Colt PT.FA MPG 276329 Automatic 32 is unloaded. While At this point in his life, Colt had an idea but no money with The .25 Automatic pistol is arguably more reliable than micro-sized, CCW-designed .22LR pistols. There are several references detailing this rare model prototype test pistol that include the noted reference above and also the book "Colt .45 Service Pistols, Model of 1911 and 1911A1" on pages 53-66 Clawson and "The Government Model of 1911" on pages 108-120 by Goddard. 2 Grasp slide firmly and move safety downward to fire position. limited service with American and British OSS and SOE units during MFG. formed the Patent Arms Company and began operation in an unused This Model 1900 was never officially introduced as a standard service weapon in an army. shotguns. The recoil spring and guide should come out with it. Colt" marking on base, The Colt .25 Browning developed a type of relatively simple safety that could be retrofitted on the outside of the pistol, that would keep the slide locked in the forward position, and could be easily disengaged with a movement of the thumb. frontier. The Colt Automatic Pistol 1902 Model was a direct evolution from the original Colt Automatic Pistol of 1900. You may need to lightly twist the barrel until it slides in all the way. informed both companies that a follow-on test would be conducted in March 1911. advanced safety features of the Model 1908, including a standard Dry each component using a clean, dry cloth. Insert the magazine into the frame and make sure it locks properly. Test fire the pistol to ensure it is functioning correctly. Reassemble in reverse. It has the US PROPERTY stamp on the right side of the slide, and has the wooden grip stocks with the forward facing horse logos, and has a VGC blued finish. If held firmly the Colt is reliable to shoot, my few misfires coming from weak-wristing it. Insert the magazine into the grip and press the magazine release button. Year. The right side of the slide is marked "COLT AUTOMATIC / CALIBRE 25".". From what I learned, tracing a military issue pistol to the issuee increases its value, especially if the officer was a Colonel or General. Pistol is pictured with magazine and manual safeties released and hammer at full cock. Circa 1870. This additional safety device was the M16 battle rifle that is currently used by both U.S. and Gun #: 926619412 Seller: Wildwood Inc $695.00 Full Details 1 Image (s) Awesome 1931 Colt Model 1908 with box Gun #: 961320485 Seller: jrid8 $1,299.00 Full Details 12 Image (s) COLT MODEL 1908 SEM AUTOMATIC POCKET WITH COLT ARCHIVE LETTER Gun #: 993558874 Seller: misterluger GA Sales: 489 $1,400.00 Full Details 4 Image (s) If you buy one of these in 32, 380 or 38ACP, it have better be complete and in mint condition and then you better expect to virtually never shoot it more than a box of rounds a year, if at all. Hartford, CT 06101, Production and serials chart courtesyhttp://www.coltautos.com disconnector, also known as the ?Tansley Device?. This article is an excerpt from the Gun Digest 2014 Annual Book. 72 JAN 19. Make sure the pistol is unloaded and clear of any ammunition. Though derided by macho gun lovers as a mouse gun, the Colt Automatic Caliber .25 pistol, along with its tiny rodent kin, have put plenty of people in the hospital or in the ground. Many of these guns saw service through the Civil War and Send a letter or postcard requesting information: do not send the gun. The two men designed a massive 4 pound, 9-ounce .44 Come join the discussion about optics, hunting, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! in Hartford during that same year, and began production of a the colt sounds like a vest pocket 25 acp. The It has a replacement 1911 all blued barrel with the top of the chamber area stamped "H and P" which are inline with the axis of the barrel. not a bad gun and even though it's not really a colt (astra made). By 1900, Colt needed a sales success and petitioned Browning to allow them to make a blowback design. Insert the recoil spring and guide rod, then insert the slide stop into the frame. Beauty, class and performance. The exposed hammer makes it possible to tell at a glance whether or not the pistol is cocked. All factory grips sported a medallion CT. US.A. what more could you want in a small caliber pistol. But the little gun still does what it was designed to do and continues to command considerable interest from shooters, collectors and historians alike. armored vehicles, aircraft, and ships. This was produced for Colt's by Unceta & Co. in Spain. pistol, the magazine safety disconnector, which prevented accidental CT. US.A. Frame marked "PAT SEPT. . The discovery of gold in California stimulated the demand for Thankfully, functioning and accuracy seem unaffected. Show Only Non-Guns. weapon. more photos just ask. Show Only Guns CO. HARTFORD. It has been nicely refinished with a uniform satin Parkerized finish reminiscent of Type V military guns. MSRP $8.95 more info Quick view Add to Cart. Install the magazine catch into the frame. $6.95. defeated 80 Comanches, then considered to be the finest light smaller, lighter .44 caliber revolver. Bright bore, with fair rifling and some surface oxidation marks. 253955, Physical Description. his youth, Colt studied both chemistry and mechanics. "transitional Walkers" were followed by the First, Second, and Advertisement. 4 Unscrew grip screws (20) and remove grips (19) (27). FN - Fabrique Nationale 6.35mm - .25 ACP (1959) $35.00 Shipping - 3.5% Fee on Credit Card transactions. The easy way to tell is the serial number. This resulted in the production of another 138,010 guns. This is sufficient disassembly for normal cleaning. Remove recoil spring (8) and guide (9) from frame tunnel. JAN.25,1910. Disassembly is likewise easy and straightforward. company's assets were sold at auction, and Colt turned his Factory nickel with some flaking near the muzzle. Colt's factory superintendent and Chief Engineer. Push the catch into the hole in the right hand side of the frame until it clicks into place. It is a typical example of the periods armament that, even today, fits Gun Digests honored definition of One Good Gun.. Arms Company went bankrupt and ceased operation in 1842. Purchase your Colt magazines while you shop branded merchandise! In addition to the finish, my pistols stocks are not original. Rotate barrel 90 degrees counterclockwise, pull it forward about a half inch, then rotate clockwise 90 degrees and remove barrel. (LogOut/ EXCELLENT BORE. Normally it came in the beautiful Colt Royal Blue finish but occasionally was nickel plated. Comments . Review Subject Required. 1908 sold for a year after its introduction. At the completion of those tests Colt was notified on 29 March 1911 that their design successfully passed and was approved by the Secretary of War. gun was cocked. Colt Automatic 25 Calibre AluminumAllPro 704 subscribers 156K views 10 years ago 1908 Vest Pocket Pistol. Unscrew the barrel bushing and remove it from the gun. However, it is a pistol I will keep forever. 45 ACP. Browning acquiesced, cut a very lucrative deal with Colt, and slightly modified the guns design. Colt Model 1903 Specifications Model: Colt Pocket Hammerless Model 1903 Type: Internal hammer, semi-automatic, single-action pistol, blowback Patent Dates: April 20, 1897; December 22, 1903 Year of Manufacture: 1923, Model M, Type III (mfg. And in December, the Oregon Supreme Court blocked a ballot measure approved by voters during the November election to ban magazines capable of holding more than 10 bullets. But this is not a target gun and usually fired at near contact distancewhen shot in anger. This 2nd Generation Colt Single Action Army revolver was shipped from the factory April 8, 1958 (serial #19508SA), to Buffalo Gun Center, Buffalo, New York (closed in 2019 after 71. Text by LUDWIG OLSON. Too bad Colt and others do not make high quality guns like this anymore. It works well. In 1924, they were changed to checkered walnut with medallions, one on each side, featuring the rampant colts oriented so that they faced forward on both sides. The outbreak of war between the U.S. government and the Seminole Actually, if a stalwart citizen carries a .32 ACP pistol for personal defense these days, a good argument can be made for the use of ammo with 71-grain FMJ bullets. Country/Region of Manufacture: United States. Rampant Colt rubber grips. I would expect that one to be $250-325. The M1910 was a drastic modification on Browning's part, modifying and adding many features that the M1909 was not equipped with. located forward of the trigger served to cock the hammer and There is a slight bulge in the barrel about mid-way; obviously, at some point there was a barrel obstruction (perhaps a stuck bullet? Remove the recoil spring and guide rod, followed by the barrel. and sporting use, as well as a revolving shotgun. Release the safety and easethe slide forward and off. Rangers. firearms designs. The left side of the slide is marked "COLT'S PT. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Remove magazine, rack the slide and inspect chamber for that last forgotten deadly round. Despite its age Colt will correct this hazard at no charge. Samuel Colt was born in Hartford, Connecticut on July 19, 1814. advertising and marketing literature of the time highly touted the of energy. still a boy, he attempted to produce a pistol that was capable of The right side of the forward trigger guard is marked with a "K", indicating factory return/rework/parts upgrade. Push the slide forward and lock it in place. Push the hammer spring and the hammer spring plunger into the slide until the pin is flush with the surface. What rim there is, is a puny protrusion only .021-inch larger in diameter than the case ahead of the extractor groove. 75" with Rampant Colt stamp. The round must still see some use, as almost all the major manufacturers make factory loads, including the traditional 71-grain FMJ bullet, plus some new expanding types from Federal, Speer and Hornady. barrel. Auction (48) Colt's of Hartford. Unscrew the recoil spring plug and remove it from the gun. engineer George Tansley invented a third safety feature for the [2] A .45 caliber Colt M1909 revolver was used as a control. the short range at which it was intended to be used. 2023 Colt Model 1900 Automatic Pistol, .38 ACP $1,200. Noncommercial use free with attribution. [3] The M1910 had 12 malfunctions overall, while the Savage M1907 had 43. Caliber: .32 Automatic Colt Pistol (7.65mm Browning) Capacity: 8+1 Barrel length: 3 Overall length: 6 inches Overall width: -inch Overall height: 4 inches Weight: 24 ounces (with empty magazine) Safeties: Slide lock safety, disconnector safety, and grip safety Sights: Fixed Finish: Bright blue or Parkerized, depending on model Please try a new zip code and search again. Still, it was better than nothing and was widely used. A mechanical thumb safety on the left side of the frame also serves as a slide hold-open device. Some of the noted changes includes 1) the depth of the grooves between the barrel lugs was made shallower to prevent cracking, 2) only the "top two" locking lugs were machined into the barrel, eliminating the underside lugs which dramatically strengthened the barrel, 3) the hammer and sear pins were inserted from the left with an enlarged safety plate made to cover the heads of the pins, eliminating the previous design with the enlarged plate on the right (this specific pistol does not have that modification), 4) the stocks were lengthened with the top portion partially covering the plunger tube, 5) the stock screw escutcheons and screws were made larger. . state-of-the-art technology represented by this advance, Colt Unscrew the safety and remove it from the gun. While this convoluted arrangement evolved into several models on both sides of the pond in .32, 9mm and .38 calibers, this geographical manufacturing dichotomy would later become significant in the popularity of the M-1903. I used to use it as a concealed carry until I learned its value. revolvers featured folding triggers, and were available both with At age 20, Colt gave up touring and, with borrowed money, then rushing the temporarily defenseless soldiers and wiping them The 1968 Gun Control Act stopped importation of the Junior Colt, and this Spanish-made pistol was replaced by a .25 ACP pocket automatic introduced in 1970. Department RC 25 The Colt Model 1910 was a prototype .45 ACP caliber automatic pistol developed by John Browning as an improvement of the earlier Colt Model 1909, which was rejected by the United States Department of War due to the Cavalry's belief that the design was too complicated for use by enlisted men, and because it lacked a safety mechanism. THIS IS A WEBLEY & SCOTT VEST POCKET AUTO MATIC PISTOL, .25 CAL. One of the smallest, commercially s Beretta 21 25 ACP Magazine 8Rd mdl 21 Bobcat 25 ACP 8Rd Factory New Magazine, NO CC FEES, Call to pay with your credit card. Features include a 6-inch barrel, unusual front sight (b Colt Model 1902 Sporting .38 ACP. The left side of the original slide has the two line, two block markings of "PATENTED/APR.20.1897.SEPT.9.1902.DEC.19.1905" followed by "COLT'S PT. One of a two gun shipment to W.H. Calcutta." It is a straight blowback, single-action design with a fixed barrel, and operation is simple forward. Make payable to Wi ASTRA FIRECAT 25 ACP. My guns magazine is original, marked CAL 32 COLT, but its spring has lost its zip and the last round or two sometimes fails to feed. firearms, and Colt also received orders from Russia and Turkey Then, ease out hammer spring (18) and guide. Browning gave Colt the exclusive right to manufacture pistols of his design and market them, not only in the United States, but in Great Britain and Ireland, as well. The Check the Grade and Type of Gun. Place the trigger bar on the frame. I know this was their first run, only has the grip safety. A loaded magazine holding up to eight rounds is inserted into the butt, the slide then retracted and released. This cocks the internal hammer, chambers a round from the magazine and then the arm is ready to fire. Disassembly diagram courtesyhttp://www.bevfitchett.us/firearms-assembly/colt-automatic-pistol.html. THIS IS THE SECOND ITERATION OF THIS HANDGUN. It was also called the Hammerless Pocket Model; of course, it wasnt truly hammerless, as the hammer was simply concealed in the frame. Description: 1910 Colt Vest Pocket .25 Auto -Coated Black -Slight Pitting Throughout Nothing major Fires Just Fine SOLD Handgun Caliber: .25 ACP (6.35mm Browning, 6.3516mmSR) Manufacturer: Colt Model: Vest Pocket Chambers: .25 ACP Condition: Good See all listings by BradsGuns Print this listing In the M-1903 and the .32 ACP, we have a classic example from an era that had a different approach and mindset to the concepts of personal safety. 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