Premier Firearms Auction #50

September 10, 2010

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Premier Firearms Auction #50

September 10, 2010

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Excellent Colt Government Model Semi-Automatic Pistol with Original Box and Factory Letter

Lot 1

Colt Government Pistol 45 ACP

Manufactured in 1920. The left side of the slide is marked with the elongated two line address/patent dates and the right side is marked "COLT AUTOMATIC / CALIBRE .45" followed by the Rampant Colt. The right side of the frame is marked "GOVERNMENT MODEL" over the serial number. The upper left front of the trigger guard is marked with the letter "P" over the "VP" triangle proof and "29" on the opposite. Standard blade front and "U" notch rear sight, smooth trigger, checkered slide stop, thumb safety, magazine release and wide spur hammer, lanyard ring on the heel and unmarked two-tone magazine. Mounted with checkered walnut grips with diamond pattern around the screws. The accompanying factory letter verifies the serial number, caliber, barrel length, blue finish with grips "Not Listed" and that it was shipped to Sears Roebuck and Company, Chicago, Illinois on July 14, 1920 as 1 of 25. Complete with the original maroon hinged lid box numbered to the gun with correct end and inside lid labels and original manual.

Documentation

Has Box

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 45 ACP

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Lot 2

Pre-War Colt Ace Semi-Automatic Pistol

Manufactured in 1937, this pistol is one of approximately 10,745 Ace pistols manufactured by Colt before production ceased in July 1941. The Ace pistol was introduced by Colt in 1931 as a companion arm to the Model 1911A1 Government Model. This Ace pistol has the Colt commercial blue finish, checkered walnut grips and is complete with the original 'two-tone' magazine stamped "COLT / ACE / .22 L R" on the floor plate. Blue barrel with a polished chamber. The pistol is equipped with adjustable target rear and blade front sights. The right side of the slide has the standard model designation marking: "COLT" followed by "ACE" enclosed in a diamond and ".22 LONG / RIFLE". The left side of the slide is roll-stamped with the elongated two-line Colt Hartford address/patent dates with the Rampant Colt behind the serrations. The serial number is marked on the right side of the frame. The assembler's mark "60" appears on the right trigger guard bow, with a "X" final inspection mark and the "Colt 'triangle/VP" proofmark stamped on the left trigger guard bow.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 22 LR

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Lot 3

Post-War Colt Super 38 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Ivor

This is an excellent Colt Super .38 pistol that was manufactured in 1950. The sides of the slide and frame have a high-polish blue finish and the grip straps and top and bottom of the slide and frame have a matte finish. The pistol has a serrated arched main spring housing, hammer, trigger, thumb safety and slide stop. The left side of the slide is marked "COLT" followed by "SUPER .38 / AUTOMATIC" followed by the Rampant Colt. The opposite side of the slide bears the one line Hartford address. The Colt "VP" verified proofmark and the letter "Q" restamped on the left side of the trigger guard bow; the inspector's mark "71" is stamped on the opposite side of the trigger guard. The barrel chamber is marked "COLT SUPER .38 AUTO". Two-tone magazine marked: "Colt" followed by "SUPER / 38 AUTO" on the floor plate. Fitted with smooth ivory grips.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 38 super auto

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Lot 4

Pre-War Colt Ace Semi Automatic Pistol

Manufactured in 1934. The left side of the slide is marked with the two line address/1897 to 1913 patent dates followed by the Rampant Colt, the right side "COLT ACE (in a diamond) 22 LONG / RIFLE" and the serial number is marked on the right side of the frame. Half moon blade front and adjustable rear sights, checkered trigger, mainspring housing, hammer spur, slide catch, magazine release and thumb safety. Fitted with checkered walnut grips and a two tone magazine with the standard Colt Ace caliber marking on the base. Colt manufactured about 11,000 of these pistols before discontinuing it in 1941.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 22 LR

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Early First Year Production Colt Super 38 Model Semi-Automatic Pistol with Low Three Digit Serial Number

Lot 5

Colt 38 super Pistol 38 Colt super

This three digit serialized Colt Super 38 Automatic Pistol manufactured in 1929, the first year of production (and almost certainly in the first month). The left side of the slide is marked with the two line address/patent dates (1897 through 1913) and the right side is marked "COLT SUPER .38 / AUTOMATIC" followed by the Rampant Colt. The right side of the frame is marked with the serial number. The upper left front of the trigger guard bow is marked with the number "1" over the Colt triangle "VP" proof and the right side is marked with the assembly number "20". The barrel is correctly not marked. The slide serial number matches the gun. Fixed low profile sights, checkered slide stop, thumb safety, magazine release, hammer and arched mainspring housing, two tone ".38 AUTO / COLT" marked magazine and fitted with checkered walnut grips.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 38 Colt super

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Lot 6

Colt Model 1902 Military Semi-Automatic Pistol

Manufactured in 1903. Fixed sights, with the checkered panels on the front of the slide, "PATENTED/ APR.20.1897. SEPT.9. 1902" followed by "COLT'S PT.F.A.MFG.CO./HARTFORD, CT.U.S.A." on the left side and "AUTOMATIC COLT/CALIBRE 38 RIMLESS SMOKELESS" and "MODEL 1902" on the right. Fitted with a checkered round spur hammer, left side slide catch, niter blue trigger and squared butt with a lanyard ring on one side. Checkered hard rubber grips, with "COLT" banners at the top and Rampant Colt imprints in the center.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 38 Colt auto

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Desirable Early Colt Model Production "Government Model" with British Proofmarks

Lot 7

Colt Government Pistol 45 ACP

This is an excellent example of early production Colt Government Model semi-automatic pistol with the early style British proofs. During this time frame Colt was producing some of the best automatic pistols, with all of them exhibiting excellent fit and finish, with that Colt pre-war high luster, blue finish, with fine tuned trigger pulls. Based on the serial numbers of this pistol it was produced in late 1916 and carries the early pre-war British proofs of the London Proof house. The British proofs consist of the early "Crown over CP" and "Crown over the V" proof on the chamber area of the barrel and then a single "Crown over V" proof on the left side of the slide above the Colt Rampant Horse and then again on the left side of the frame below the thumb safety. These pistols were the same configuration as the WWI US Army models and the British Military contract models during this time and this could have easily been a private purchase by a British officer heading off to WWI. The left side of the slide has the standard two line Colt address and Patent markings of; "PATENTED APR 20 1897. SEPT.9.1902 over DEC19.1905.FEB14.1911.AUG 19.1913 with a space COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD. CT. U.S.A." with the "Colt Rampant Horse" behind the slide serrations. The right side of the slide is marked in front of and below the ejection port "COLT AUTOMATIC CALIBRE. 45". The right side of the frame is marked, "GOVERNMENT MODEL" over the "C" prefix serial number, 13292. This model has the diamond checkered walnut grips, the early checkered type two thumb safety with the thick thumb piece, the checkered slide release, the short horn grip safety, the wide colt hammer with the checkered spur, the flat main spring housing with lanyard loop on the bottom with the half-tone magazine also with the lanyard loop on the base plate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 45 ACP

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Extraordinary Pre-War Colt Government Model Semi-Automatic Pistol with Factory Letter

Lot 8

Colt Government Pistol 45 ACP

This is an excellent example of a Colt Government Model Pistol manufactured in 1935. The slide has the standard two line address/1897-1913 patent dates on the left side, with the right side marked "COLT AUTOMATIC / CALIBER .45" followed by the Rampant Colt. The frame is marked "GOVERNMENT MODEL" over the serial number on the right side. The left front of the trigger guard bow is marked with the letter "W" over the triangle "VP" proofmark, with the assembler's number "60" on the right side. Checkered trigger, slide stop, thumb safety, wide hammer spur and arched mainspring housing with a lanyard ring on the heel. The pistol has the post-WWI Colt bright commercial blue finish and is fitted with checkered walnut grips. The accompanying factory letter verifies the serial number, caliber, barrel length, and blue finish, with grips as "Not Listed". The letter states that the pistol was shipped as 1 of 2 to A. J. Harwi Company, Wichita, Kansas, for Frank S. Reed or George Bassett on February 11, 1935.

Documentation

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 45 ACP

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Lot 9

Colt Model 1903 Hammerless 32 Pocket Pistol

Manufactured in 1921. Fixed sights, with the two line address/patent dates (1897, 1903) on the left side of the slide with the Rampant Colt behind the serrations, and "COLT AUTOMATIC / CALIBRE 32 RIMLESS SMOKELESS" on the reverse below the ejection port. "R / VP" on the front upper left side of the trigger guard and "60" on the reverse. Fitted with checkered Colt banner and Rampant Colt embossed grips. Included are the following: a box of Remington .32 ACP ammunition, a Colt "How to Shoot" booklet, instructions, and a red tin box with Colt box labels adhered to a short side (.32 automatic pistol label) and the inside of the lid (Colt manufacturer label on inside of lid).

Has Box

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 32 ACP

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Rare Colt Model 1902 Mexican Contract Military Semi-Automatic Pistol with Pearl Grips

Lot 10

Colt 1902 Military 38 Colt auto

Mexican crest on top of forward slide, in proper location. (No factory letter available at this time, but appears genuine!) Produced in 1908, this pistol's serial number falls within the 600 pistol batch of Mexican Contract 1902s shipped to A. Combaluzier, Ministerio da Guerra & Marina in Mexico on February 27, 1908. Fixed sights, standard markings, round knurled hammer. Fitted with pearl grips and lanyard swivel, with a small crack on the right side with a large chip on the lower left side. One of the few military buyers of the 1902 pistol, the Mexican Contract would total approximately 800 Military Model pistols, supplemented with private purchases of the Sporting Model.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 38 Colt auto

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Lot 11

Excellent Pre-World War I Civilian Colt Government Model Pistol

This is an excellent example of an early Colt commercial Model 1911 Government Model pistol, that was made in mid 1914. Based on the early success of the standard military Model 1911 pistols Colt marketed a commercial version of that pistol. These early Colts all exhibited the desirable high polish blue finish with checkered walnut grips. The left side of the slide has the early two line, two block Colt patent and address markings that consist of; "PATENTED APR. 20. 1897/ SEPT. 9.1902. DEC.19.1905. FEB.14.1911/ next to "COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. CO./HARTFORD.CT.U.S.A." all in the early serif letters and numbers with the Colt Rampant horse logo behind the slide serrations. The right side of the slide is marked in two lines, in front of the ejection port; "COLT AUTOMATIC/CALIBRE 45". The right side of the frame is roll-marked behind the slide stop pin hole with "GOVERNMENT MODEL" over the serial number "C5730". It is fitted with all the early parts that consist of the early style rounded front sight and round edge rear sight, the checkered slide stop release, the early 1914 thin pattern checkered thumb safety, the wide checkered Colt hammer with the long smooth trigger and flat mainspring housing. The barrel is an early blued unmarked Colt commercial model with the polished chamber area. It is fitted with the early diamond pattern checkered grips and it comes with one single half-tone blued magazine.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 45 ACP

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Excellent Pre-War Colt Ace Semi-Automatic Pistol with Original Box

Lot 12

Colt Ace Pistol 22 LR

Manufactured in 1934, this pistol is one of approximately 10,745 Ace pistols manufactured by Colt before production ceased in July 1941. The Ace pistol was introduced by Colt in 1931 as a companion arm to the Model 1911A1 Government Model. This Ace pistol has the Colt commercial blue finish, checkered walnut grips and is complete with the original 'two-tone' magazine stamped "COLT / ACE / .22 L R" on the floor plate. Blue barrel with a polished chamber. The pistol is equipped with adjustable target rear and high half moon front sights. The right side of the slide has the standard model designation marking: "COLT" followed by "ACE" enclosed in a diamond and ".22 LONG / RIFLE". The left side of the slide is roll-stamped with the elongated two-line Colt Hartford address/patent dates followed by the Rampant Colt trademark. The serial number is marked on the right side of the frame. The assembler's mark "12" appears on the right trigger guard bow, with a "3" final inspection mark and the "Colt triangle/VP" proofmark stamped on the left trigger guard bow. The top of the frame is stamped with a production order mark: "R". The pistol is complete with an original black hinge lid box with correct end label and original manual.

Has Box

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 22 LR

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Lot 13

Colt Model 1902 Sporting Semi-Automatic Pistol

The pistol has the blue Colt commercial finish with casehardened rounded hammer and fitted with checkered black hard rubber grips decorated with "COLT" in a ribbon at the top and the circled Rampant Colt in the center. The pistol has the rounded butt and lacks the slide stop and lanyard loop on the left side of the frame, all features that characterizes the Model 1902 Sporting Pistol. The slide has a rounded rear sight and grip serrations on the front, with the two block patent dates and address marking followed by the Rampant Colt on the left side and the two line caliber marking on the right. The serial number is located on the left side of the frame, the Colt "VP" proofmark is stamped on the left side of the trigger guard bow and a "K" inspector's mark is stamped on the right side. The 7-shot magazine is fully blued and is not marked. The Colt factory letter that accompanies the pistol confirms the serial number, caliber, and barrel length with the type of stocks not listed and the finish listed as blue. The letter states that the pistol was one of four pistols shipped to Von Lengerke & Antoine in Chicago on May 9, 1907.

Documentation

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 38 Colt auto

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Factory Engraved Colt Model 1903 Semi-Automatic Hammerless Pocket Pistol with Factory Letter

Lot 14

Colt 1903 Pistol 32 ACP

Manufactured in 1912 this pistol features factory scroll engraving with a punch dot background on the sides of the frame, and on the top of the slide. Then front of the rear sight and bottom of the front strap have a zigzag design. There is a circle of scroll engraving around the Rampant Colt. The left side of the slide has the two-line, two block address and patent dates (1897 & 1903 ) with the Rampant Colt behind the serrations. The right side of the slide is marked, "AUTOMATIC COLT / CALIBRE 32 RIMLESS SMOKELESS" below the ejection port. The Colt triangle "VP" proof is marked on the upper left front of the trigger guard. Blue barrel with bright chamber, two tone Colt marked magazine and fitted with two piece pearl grips. The accompanying factory letter verifies the serial number, caliber, barrel length, blue finish, factory engraving with the grips "Not Listed" and that it was shipped as 1 of 50 to Norvell Shapleigh Hardware Company, St. Louis, Missouri on August 26, 1912.

Documentation

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 32 ACP

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Lot 15

1915 Production Colt Government Model Semi-Automatic Pistol

Produced in 1915, the fourth year of commercial production. Blade front and flat top "U" notch rear sights, with the two line, two block address and patent markings on the left side of the slide, Rampant Colt behind the serrations and "COLT AUTOMATIC/ CALIBRE 45" on the right side of the slide. "GOVERNMENT MODEL" over the serial number on the right side of the frame and "VP" and "R" on the left side of the trigger guard. Equipped with a wide checkered hammer, smooth long trigger, short beavertail grip safety, checkered slide catch, thumb safety and magazine release and smooth flat mainspring housing with a lanyard ring on the butt. Checkered grips with diamond patterns around the screw and unmarked two-tone magazine.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 45 ACP

Price Realized:

Two Colt Hammerless Semi-Automatic Pistols -A) Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless Semi-Automatic Pistol

Lot Contains 2 Items

Lot 16

Two Colt Hammerless Semi-Automatic Pistols

Manufactured in 1921. Standard two block marking "COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. / HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A." and "PATENTED / APR. 20. 1897. DEC. 22. 1903" with the Rampant Colt behind the serrations on the left side of the slide, "COLT AUTOMATIC/CALIBRE 32 RIMLESS SMOKELESS" on the right side of the frame. Fitted with black checkered hard rubber grips with "COLT" in a banner at the tops and the Rampant Colt at the bottom and with two tone magazine marked "CAL. 32 / COLT" on the bottom.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 32 ACP, 25 ACP

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Lot 17

Excellent Colt Model 1902 (Military) Semi-Automatic Pistol

Manufactured in 1914, this is an excellent example of a Colt Model 1902 Military pistol with the square butt, slide lock on the left side of the slide, lanyard swivel and eight-round magazine, features that distinguish it from the Colt Model 1902 "Sporting" pistol. The pistol also features grip serrations on the rear of the slide, a square profile rear sight, and a spur hammer. The pistol has the Colt high polish commercial blue finish with a casehardened hammer and a barrel with polished chamber and muzzle. The left side of the slide has the two line, two block patent and address markings ("PATENTED / APR.20,1897.SEPT.9,1902" and "COLT'S PT.F.A.MFG.CO. / HARTFORD, CT.U.S.A.") with the Rampant Colt trademark behind the slide serrations and the right side of the slide is marked "AUTOMATIC COLT / CALIBRE 38 RIMLESS SMOKELESS" ahead of the ejection port. The left side of the trigger guard bow is stamped with an "X" assembler's mark above the Colt "Triangle/VP" proofmark and the right side is stamped with a "K" inspection mark. Complete with a blue finished magazine with "MIL./COLT/38 CAL." roll-stamped on the floor plate.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 38 Colt auto

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Lot 18

Excellent Pre-War Colt Government Model Semi-Automatic Pistol

This pre-war Colt Government Model semi-automatic pistol was manufactured in 1930. The left side of the slide has the standard two line address/patent dates marking, with "COLT/ AUTOMATIC/ CALIBRE.45" next to the Rampant Colt on the right side. The right side of the frame is correctly marked "GOVERNMENT MODEL" over the serial number. The trigger guard is marked with the number "60" on the right side and "1 / VP" on the reverse. Blade front and square notch rear sights, with wide checkered hammer, short milled trigger, long grip safety and lanyard ring. The slide stop, thumb safety, and arched mainspring housing are checkered. Matching serial number underneath the firing pin stop. Fitted with checkered grips and furnished with an unmarked two-tone magazine.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 45 ACP

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Excellent Pre-War Colt Government Model National Match Semi-Automatic Pistol

Lot 19

Colt National Match Pistol 45 ACP

Manufactured in 1937. Blade custom front sight and large custom fixed notch rear sight on slide with the two line address and patent dates on the left side "NATIONAL MATCH COLT AUTOMATIC / CALIBRE.45" on the right followed by the Rampant Colt, and the serial number on the right side of the frame below "GOVERNMENT MODEL". Barrel marked "M.B." in a circle on the left side of the lug and the slide is numbered to the gun. Wide checkered spur hammer, milled checkered trigger, arched checkered mainspring housing, "P/ VP" on the left side of the trigger guard, 60" on the right. Two tone unmarked magazine and fitted with checkered walnut grips.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 45 ACP

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Lot 20

Excellent Pre-War Colt Ace Model Semi-Automatic Pistol

This first year production Colt Ace Model semi-automatic pistol was manufactured in 1931. The left side of the slide has the standard two line address/patent dates marking with the model/caliber markings on the right side. Blade front and adjustable notch rear sights, with the arched mainspring, trigger, wide hammer, slide catch and thumb safety being checkered. Fitted with checkered grips and furnished with a two-toned magazine. The magazine has the model marking on the bottom.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 22 LR

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Colt Model 1905 45 ACP Semi-Automatic Pistol with Unique Belt Hook Device

Lot 21

Colt 1905 Pistol 45 ACP

Manufactured in 1906. The right side of the slide is marked "AUTOMATIC COLT / CALIBRE 45 RIMLESS SMOKELESS" ahead of the ejection port. The left side of the slide is marked with the two line, two block address and patent dates (1897-1905), with the circled Rampant Colt behind the serrations. The upper left trigger guard bow bears the Colt "VP" triangle proof and the lower is marked with the number "1". A metal belt clip has been mounted to the right side of the slide. Flitted with checkered grips with the diamond pattern around the screws.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 45 ACP

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Colt Government Model Semi Automatic Pistol with Original Box and Boxed 22 Conversion Kit

Lot 22

Colt Government Pistol 45 ACP

Produced in 1942 by serial number, but not completed until after World War II circa 1946-1947. The left side of the slide is marked with the two line, two block address/patent dates with the Rampant Colt in the center, the right side of the slide is marked "COLT AUTOMATIC / CALIBRE 45" followed by the Rampant Colt and the left side of the frame is marked with "GOVERNMENT MODEL" over the "C" prefix serial number. The left front upper trigger guard is marked "VP" and "R" and "49" on the opposite. Standard low profile fixed sights, matte finish on top of the slide, unmarked blue magazine and fitted with stag grips. Complete with the original maroon hinged lid box numbered to the gun with bore brush, manual and a War Department Basic Field Manual. Also comes with a boxed 22 caliber conversion kit with instructions. The kit consists of the slide, slide stop, sping and barrel assembly.

Has Box

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 45 ACP

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Lot 23

Colt Model 1900 Semi-Automatic Pistol

Manufactured in 1902. The sight safety slide has been converted to a fixed notch rear sight configuration and has front grip serrations. The right side of the slide is roll-stamped "AUTOMATIC COLT / CALIBRE 38 RIMLESS SMOKELESS" ahead of the ejection port. The left side of the slide is roll-stamped "BROWNINGS PATENT" / PAT'D APRIL 20. 1897" followed by "COLT'S PATENT FIRE ARMS MFG. CO. / HARTFORD. CONN. U.S.A." with the circled Rampant Colt. Magazine base has the 1884 patent date. Fitted with smooth replacement walnut grips.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 38 Colt auto

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Lot 24

Colt Model 1902 Military Semi-Automatic Pistol

Manufactured in 1916. This pistol has the square butt, slide lock on the left side of the slide, lanyard swivel and eight-round magazine. Features rear slide serrations, barrel polished at the chamber and muzzle and unmarked blue magazine. Left side of the slide is roll stamped with the standard two block, two line patent dates and Hartford address, with the Rampant Colt behind the serrations. Standard two line caliber markings on the right side of the slide. The left side of the trigger guard bow is stamped with a "1" assembler's mark on the lower rear and the Colt "VP/triangle" proofmark on the front top. Fitted with checkered hard rubber grips with "COLT" in a banner at the top and the Rampant Colt in a circle in the center.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 38 Colt auto

Price Realized:

Two Colt Hammerless Semi-Automatic Pistols -A) Colt Model 1908 Hammerless .25 Pocket Pistol with Box

Lot Contains 2 Items

Lot 25

Two Colt Hammerless Semi-Automatic Pistols

Manufactured in 1929. Standard two line address/patent dates marked on the left side of the slide, Rampant Colt behind the serrations, serial number on the left side of the frame and "COLT AUTOMATIC / CALIBRE 25" on the right side of the slide. Casehardened grip safety, thumb safety and trigger. Colt marked two-tone magazine and fitted with checkered Colt medallion grips. Complete with factory black box and instructions.

Has Box

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 25 ACP, 32 ACP

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Magnificent Exhibition Grade Colt Officers Model 38 Factory Engraved Double Action Revolver with Pearl Grips and Case

Lot 26

Colt Officers Model Revolver 38 special

Produced in 1909, this magnificent revolver is engraved in scroll and fine dot pattern on the barrel, frame, cylinder, trigger, hammer and butt, with special engraving of an American shield on top strap and a "CHW" monogram on the trigger guard. Also, another unique deluxe feature on this revolver is the engraved hammer and trigger. Standard markings are present on the barrel, with adjustable blade and notch sights, checkered niter blue hammer and trigger, and finely checkered grip straps. Fitted with a pair of mother of pearl grips. With a leather covered fitted case, with French-cut purple velvet lining and a 50-round cartridge block.

Has Box

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 38 special

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Lot 27

Colt New Service Double Action Revolver In Scarce 38 WCF

Manufactured in 1925. The top of the barrel bears the later style, two line Hartford address with 1884, 1905 and 1926 patent dates. The left side of the barrel is marked "NEW SERVICE 38 W.C.F." The Rampant Colt is marked on the left rear of the frame behind the cylinder latch. The matching serial number is stamped on the inside of the frame and crane. The revolver has the standard clipped blade front sight and frame notch rear sight. The butt is fitted with a lanyard loop. Fitted with checkered grips with silver Colt medallions.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 38 WCF

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Lot 28

Colt Officers Model Double Action Revolver

Manufactured in 1918. The top of the barrel is marked with the two line address/1884, 1900 and 1905 patent dates, the left side is marked OFFICERS MODEL 38" flanked by Maltese crosses and the left side plate is marked with the rampant Colt. Elevation adjustable front and windage adjustable rear sights, checkered trigger, hammer and backstrap and fitted with checkered walnut grips with silver Colt medallions.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 38 special

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Two Colt Double Action Revolvers -A) Colt Army Special Double Action Revolver

Lot Contains 2 Items

Lot 29

Two Colt DA Revolvers

Manufactured in 1920. Blade front and notch rear sights, with the two line address/patent marking on top of the barrel, "COLT ARMY / SPECIAL 38" on the left side, Rampant Colt and "VP" proof on the left side of the frame. Fitted with checkered hard rubber grips with "COLT" in an oval at the top and "C" around the screw.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 22 WRF, 38 special

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Lot 30

Colt Police Positive Special Double Action Revolver with Holster

Made in 1920. Fixed sights, with the 2-line address on top of the barrel and "POLICE/ POSITIVE", "SPECIAL 32-20 W.C.F." on the left. Standard features, with royal blue hammer and trigger and checkered "COLT" grips with "C" designs around the screw. With a lightly tooled brown leather Mexican double loop holster marked "112C/3 6" and a Sheriffs Department patch from Rio Arriba County in New Mexico.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 32-20 WCF

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Two Colt Double Action Revolvers -A) Colt Officers Model Match Double Action Revolver

Lot Contains 2 Items

Lot 31

Two Colt DA Revolvers

Manufactured in 1951. Standard markings, pinned ramp front sight, adjustable target rear sight, wide spur hammer and checkered medallion grips.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 22 magnum, 22 RF

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Two Pre-War Colt Double Action Revolvers -A) Colt Army Special Double Action Revolver

Lot Contains 2 Items

Lot 32

Two Pre-War Colt DA Revolvers

Manufactured in 1922. Blade front and notch rear sights, with the two line address/patent marking on top of the barrel, "COLT / ARMY / SPECIAL / 38" on the left side, Rampant Colt and "VP" proof on the left side of the frame. Fitted with checkered hard rubber grips with "COLT" in an oval at the top

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 38, 38 special

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Lot 33

Excellent Colt New Service Double Action Revolver in 455 Eley

Manufactured in 1914. Replacement Marble's blade front and notch rear sights, the barrel has the standard two line address/ 1884, 1900 and 1905 patent dates on top and is marked "NEW SERVICE 455 ELEY" on the left side. The frame is marked with the Rampant Colt, Verified Proof, and "3" inspector's mark on the left side, with a checkered hammer with polished sides and smooth trigger. The front sight is a period replaced target front sight. Fitted with checkered grips with "COLT" in an oval at the top and a lanyard swivel on the butt. The right grip panel is marked "63635".

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 455 eley

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Lot 34

Outstanding Colt New Service Model Double Action Revolver

Manufactured in 1940. The top of the barrel is marked with the two line address/1884, 1905 and 1926 patent dates, the left side is marked "NEW SERVICE 45 COLT" and the Rampant Colt appears on the left side of the frame. The butt is marked with a "W" and what looks like two open ended Cs (significance unknown). Standard blade front and frame notch rear sights all blue finish with hammer sides polished and fitted with checkered walnut grips with silver Colt medallions.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 45 LC

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Two Colt Officer's Model Revolvers -A) Excellent Second Year Production Colt Officers Model .22 Double Action Revolver

Lot Contains 2 Items

Lot 35

Two Colt Officer's Model Revolvers

This is an excellent example of a very early production Officers Model .22 revolver manufactured in 1931, the second year of production. The top of the barrel is marked with the two line address/patent dates, the left side is marked "COLT OFFICERS / MODEL 22 LONG RIFLE" and the Rampant Colt appears on the left side of the frame. The butt has been marked "B.B. JAMES". Elevation adjustable front and windage adjustable rear sights, all blue finish with polished hammer sides and fitted with checkered walnut grips with silver Colt medallions. The inside of each grip panel is numbered (stamped) to the gun.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 38 special, 22 LR

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Colt Civilian Model 1892 "New Army and Navy" Double Action Revolver

Lot 36

Colt 1892 Revolver 38 LC

Manufactured in 1904. The top of the barrel is marked with the two line address/ 1884, 1888 and 1895 patent dates, the left side is marked "COLT D.A. 38" and the Rampant Colt is marked on the left side rear of the frame. The matching assembly number "283" is marked on the frame, crane and cylinder release, the serial number appears on the butt. Blade front, frame notch rear sights, all blue finish with polished hammer sides and fitted with checkered hard rubber grips with "COLT" in an oval at the top.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 38 LC

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Excellent Colt Officers Model .22 Double Action Revolver with Case

Lot 37

Colt Officers Model Revolver 22 LR

Manufactured in 1941 with elevation adjustable front and windage adjustable rear sights. Two line address/patent dates on the top of the barrel "COLT OFFICERS / MODEL .22 LONG RIFLE " on the left side and the Rampant Colt marked on the left rear of the frame. All blue finish with a matte finish on the top and back straps, checkered trigger and backstrap and fitted with checkered walnut grips with silver medallions. Complete in a custom made wooden case.

Has Box

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 22 LR

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Two Colt Official Police Double Action Revolvers -A) Colt Official Police Double Action Revolver with Black Box

Lot Contains 2 Items

Lot 38

Two Colt Official Police DA Revolvers

Manufactured in 1929. Standard two-line Colt Hartford address/patent barrel marking with "OFFICIAL / POLICE" flanked by "COLT" and "38" on the left side. Rampant Colt on the left side of the frame. Fitted with checkered grips with silver Colt medallions. Complete with the correct Colt black box.

Has Box

Modern

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 38, 38 special

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Lot 39

Pre-War Colt Super .38 Semi-Automatic Pistol

This Colt Super .38 Automatic Pistol was manufactured in 1931. The pistol has the Colt high polish, commercial, blue finish and is fitted with full checkered walnut stocks. The pistol is complete with a post war replacement two-tone 9-round magazine marked with the Rampant Colt trademark followed by: "COLT SUPER/38 AUTO". The pistol has a short, wide-spur hammer, checkered mainspring housing, checkered slide stop, safety lock and milled trigger with checkered face. The slide has the distinctive half-moon front sight. The main spring housing is, correctly, not fitted with a lanyard loop. The right side of the frame has the serial number "12884" roll-stamped to the rear of the slide stop hole and a "60" inspection mark on the right trigger guard bow. The left side of the trigger guard bow is stamped with the assembler's mark, "1" above the Colt "Triangle V/P" proofmark. The right side of the slide is roll-stamped: "COLT" followed by, "SUPER .38/AUTOMATIC" in two lines and the Rampant Colt trademark. The left side of the slide is roll-stamped with the elongated, two-line Hartford address and 1897-1913 patent dates. The slide is serial numbered "12/888" behind the firing pin stop. The barrel is blued with polished chamber; the right side of the chamber is marked "COLT SUPER 38 AUTO". The top of the frame is stamped with a "C" next to the disconnector hole.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 38 Colt Super Auto

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Custom Engraved and Gold Inlaid Colt Model 1908 Hammerless .25 Pocket Pistol with Ivory Grips, Extra Magazines and Coin Purse Holster

Lot 40

Colt 1908 Pistol 25 ACP

Manufactured in 1935, this pistol was subsequently custom embellished. The left side of the slide has the two line Hartford address/patent dates with the Rampant Colt behind the serrations and "COLT AUTOMATIC / CALIBRE 25" on the right side. Over 95% of the metal surfaces feature a floral scroll engraving on a punch dot background, with a checkered engraved pattern on the grip safety. The engraving is enhanced with gold inlaid borders on the flat surfaces of the slide. All blue finish, with ivory grips with Colt medallions at the tops. Complete with 2 extra unmarked blued magazines and a leather coin purse holster.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 25 ACP

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Period Engraved U.S. Colt Model 1911 Pistol with Raised Carved Ivory Eagle Grips, Holster, Pouch and Two Extra Magazines

Lot 41

Colt 1911 Pistol 45 ACP

Produced in 1918 on Government contract, and later custom engraved and refurbished. Fixed sights, with gold paint on the front sight, two line, two block address with Rampant Colt on the left and "MODEL OF 1911.U.S.ARMY" on the right. No property or inspector marks remain on the frame, with "No" type serial number marking. Both slide and frame show extensive zig-zag scroll, floral and geometric patterns with textured backgrounds. Equipped with a long trigger, wide hammer with lightly engraved sides, long grip safety, extended thumb safety, Colt barrel, recoil buffer and engraved flat mainspring housing. Grips are attractively aged ivory, with raised carved designs of eagles in flight on each side. With a U.S. Enger-Kress marked brown leather shoulder holster with straps, 2 spare magazines and a May 1918 dated Mills magazine pouch.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 45 ACP

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Lot 42

Master Colt Engraver R.J. Kornbrath Historical Documents

Group of original documents related to engraver R.J. Kornbrath. 1) Pamphlet "Expert Gun Engraving" details Kornbrath's skill with sample illustrations of his engravings. Highlights on the back of the pamphlet "Have a picture of your dog engraved on your gun". 2) Two page spread out of "The American Rifleman" from February 1932 titled "The Art of the American Gun Engraver" by Charles L. Monson featuring illustrations. 3) Letter to Ed. C. Rieth from R.J. Kornbrath, dated February 8, 1935, including envelope. The letter discusses cost on particular engraving options. 4) Large promotional pamphlet titled "The Art of the American Engraver". Detailed and illustrated on the inside is "Side Views of a Pair of Twin Colt 45 Automatics Decorated for a Western Sportsman by R.J. Kornbrath". (This pair is a major collection and are valued well into the six digit figures.) 5) Two promotional photographs of engraving. Photographs match illustrations in pamphlet described in 4. 6) Memo on Colt letter head regarding three cut-away pistols to hold for the superintendent. An extremely rare package of historical documents, pamphlets, and promotional photography of some of the masterpiece Colts embellished by the most talented engraver of the 20th Century!

Documentation

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Lot 43

Early Pre-War Colt Model 1911 Commercial Government Model Pistol

This is a very nice example of a early Colt commercial M1911 Government Model pistol, that was made in late 1913 or early 1914. Based on their early success of the standard military M1911 pistols Colt marketed a commercial version of that pistol for sale. These early Colts all exhibited the desirable high polish blue finish with checkered walnut grips. The left side of the slide has the early two line, two block Colt patent and address markings that consist of "PATENTED APR. 20. 1897/ SEPT. 9.1902. DEC.19.1905. FEB.14.1911/ next to "COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. CO./HARTFORD.CT.U.S.A." all in the early serif letters and numbers with the Colt Rampant horse logo behind the slide serrations. The right side of the slide is marked in two lines, in front of the ejection port "COLT AUTOMATIC/CALIBRE 45". The right side of the frame is roll-marked with the serial number of "C4809 with "GOVERNMENT MODEL" farther down on the frame extension. It is fitted with all the early parts that consist of the early style rounded front sight and rounded rear sight, checkered slide stop release, the early 1914 thin pattern checkered thumb safety, the wide checkered Colt hammer with the long smooth trigger and flat main spring housing. The barrel is an early blued unmarked Colt commercial model with the polished chamber area. It is fitted with the early diamond pattern checkered grips and it comes with one single half-tone blued magazine.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 45 ACP

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Lot 44

Colt Super 38 Government Model Semi-Automatic Pistol

Produced in 1968. Fixed sights, with the one line Hartford address on the right side of the slide and "COLT", "SUPER .38/ AUTOMATIC" on the left next to the Rampant Colt. Equipped with a serrated trigger, thin hammer, serrated thumb safety, long grip safety and arched serrated mainspring housing. Grips are checkered multicolored plastic.

Modern

Caliber / Gauge: 38 super

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Excellent Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammer Semi-Automatic Pistol with Factory Letter

Lot 45

Colt 1903 Pocket Hammer Pistol 38 Colt auto

The included Colt factory letter confirms the serial number, caliber, barrel length, and finish, with the type of stocks not listed. The letter states that the pistol was shipped to Honeyman Hardware Company in Portland, Oregon, on July 7, 1920, returned to the factory on 10 March 1921, and then shipped to George Worthington Company in Cleveland, Ohio, on March 23, 1921. The slide has standard fixed sights and is marked with the two block, two line patent dates (1897 and 1902) and Hartford address with a faded Rampant Colt behind the serrations on the left side and the two line caliber marking on the right side. Fitted with black checkered grips featuring "COLT" in a ribbon at the tops and Rampant Colt logos at the centers.

Documentation

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 38 Colt auto

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Lot 46

Pre-War Ace Semi-Automatic Pistol

Manufactured in 1931. This pistol features a blade front and an adjustable notch rear sight. The left side of the slide is marked with the two line address / patent dates followed by the Rampant Colt. The standard model and caliber markings on the right side of the slide. The arched mainspring housing, trigger, wide spur hammer, slide catch, and thumb safety are checkered. Fitted with checkered walnut grips with diamond pattern around the screws and a Colt Ace marked two tone magazine.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 22 LR

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Two Colt Semi-Automatic Pistols -A) Colt Model 1908 .25 Caliber Semi-Automatic Pistol with Original Box

Lot Contains 2 Items

Lot 47

Two Colt Semi-Automatic Pistols

Manufactured in 1930. The right side of the slide is marked "COLT AUTOMATIC/CALIBRE 25". The left side of the slide is marked with the two-line Hartford address and 1897-1917 patent dates with the Rampant Colt behind the slide serrations. The serial number, "382325" is located on the left side of the frame above the trigger. The trigger, grip safety and thumb safety are casehardened. The two toned magazine's floor plate is marked: "CAL.25/COLT' in two lines. Complete with the original box numbered to the gun, papers and a bore brush.

Has Box

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 25 ACP, 32 ACP

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Lot 48

Excellent Colt Model 1908 Hammerless .25 Pocket Pistol with Box

Manufactured in 1927. Standard two line address/patent dates marked on the left side of the slide, Rampant Colt behind the serrations, serial number on the left side of the frame and "COLT AUTOMATIC / CALIBRE 25" on the right side of the slide. Casehardened grip safety, thumb safety and trigger. Colt marked two tone magazine and fitted with Colt banner/Rampant Colt checkered hard rubber grips. Complete with factory black box and instructions.

Has Box

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 25 ACP

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Lot 49

Desirable Colt Model 1902 Sporting Semi-Automatic Pistol

This is an example of a Colt Model 1902 Sporting Automatic Pistol with the blue Colt commercial finish, casehardened rounded hammer, and checkered black hard rubber grips. The pistol has the distinctive rounded butt and hammer, no lanyard ring and seven shot magazine, all characteristics of the Model 1902 Sporting model. The slide is equipped with a rounded rear sight with the grip serrations at the front. The left side of the slide is marked with the first pattern two line, two block markings ("BROWNING'S PATENT / APR. 20. 1897. SEPT. 9. 1902" and "COLT'S PATENT FIRE ARMS MFG. CO. / HARTFORD. CONN. U.S.A.) followed by the circled Rampant Colt trademark at the rear of the slide. The right side of the slide is marked "AUTOMATIC COLT / CALIBRE 38 RIMLESS SMOKELESS". The serial number"8736" is located on the left side of the frame above the trigger guard and the Colt "VP" proofmark is stamped on the left side of the trigger guard bow. The grips feature "COLT" in a ribbon at the top and the encircled Rampant Colt trademark in the center. Furnished with all blue finished 7-shot magazine with the base plate unmarked.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 38 Colt auto

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Lot 50

Colt Model 1908 Hammerless .25 Pocket Pistol with Pearl Grips

Manufactured in 1914. This pistol has the standard two line address/patent dates marked on the left side of the slide, with the Rampant Colt behind the serrations. Serial number marked on the left side of frame and "COLT AUTOMATIC/CALIBRE 25" on the right side of the slide. All nickel finish with pearl grips with Colt medallions. Magazine is absent.

Curio and Relic

Caliber / Gauge: 25 ACP

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