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Lot #4677
Lot #4679

Lot 4678: Colt Russian Government Model Pistol with Factory Letter

Documented Scarce and Desirable Colt Imperial Russian Contract Government Model Semi-Automatic Pistol with Factory Letter

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 10, 2020

Lot 4678: Colt Russian Government Model Pistol with Factory Letter

Documented Scarce and Desirable Colt Imperial Russian Contract Government Model Semi-Automatic Pistol with Factory Letter

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 10, 2020

Estimated Price: $3,000 - $4,500
Price Realized:
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Documented Scarce and Desirable Colt Imperial Russian Contract Government Model Semi-Automatic Pistol with Factory Letter

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Government
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 45 ACP
Barrel: 5 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 2538
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 239
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Rating:

OE - GOOD - some minor replacement parts; metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places, cleaned; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal legible; lightly scratched, bruised or minor cracks repaired; in good working order.

NPRF - NON-PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED/COLD BLUE, ETC.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

The included factory letter confirms the serial number, caliber, barrel length, finish, and November 29, 1916 date of shipment as one of 4,000 pistols sold to the Russian government. The left side of the frame is correctly marked with the Cyrillic markings.

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