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Lot #4564

Lot 4563: Two U.S. Colt Double Action Revolvers

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 24, 2022

Lot 4563: Two U.S. Colt Double Action Revolvers

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 24, 2022

Estimated Price: $2,000 - $3,000
Price Realized:
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A) Colt Commando Revolver with Box and Alabama Military Hall of Honor Letter

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Commando
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 38 special
Barrel: 4 inch round
Finish: parkerized
Grip: plastic
Stock:
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Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Bore Condition: Bright - Shows little or no wear
Rating:

NC - FINE- All original finish 90% - 94% or better, some dings in wood wear commensurable with percent of finish. In working order.

Description:

Manufactured 1942, "GHD" inspected. The included Alabama Military Hall of Honor letter states that this pistol was one of a grouping ordered by the Alabama National Guard to replace Model 1911/1911A1 pistols pulled from the guard for issue to front line units during the early years of World War II, and remained in the guard's stores until sold to The Marion Military Institute Museum in 2011. Includes Kraft style box hand numbered to gun and 911th Tactical Airlift Group patch.

B) Colt Model 1917 Revolver with Holster

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 1917 Double Action
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 45 ACP
Barrel: 5 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
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Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Bore Condition: Good - Some light pitting or frosted appearance
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.

Description:

Manufactured 1919 (per frame number 224994). Includes "USMC" marked leather holster and nylon lanyard.

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