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Lot 3708: Pair of Cased John Adams Jr. Engraved Colt 1911 Pattern Pistols

Magnificent Pair of Cased John Adams Jr. Engraved Colt Semi-Automatic Pistols

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: December 10, 2023

Lot 3708: Pair of Cased John Adams Jr. Engraved Colt 1911 Pattern Pistols

Magnificent Pair of Cased John Adams Jr. Engraved Colt Semi-Automatic Pistols

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: December 10, 2023

Estimated Price: $4,500 - $7,000
Price Realized:
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A) Colt Model 1911A1 Pistol

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 1911A1
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 45 ACP
Barrel: 5 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: smooth
Stock:
Item Views: 1527
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 374
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

Manufactured in 1924 as a United States Military 1911A1 with "Transitional 1911" slide markings and subsequently engraved by master engraver John Adams Jr. The included Adams & Adams engraver letter lists this pistol in .45 ACP with D+ American Scroll with contour crossing features, a 5 inch barrel, blue finish, and pearl grips when completed in June of 2020. The engraving is signed "JAII" under the right grip for Master Engraver John Adams Jr. Includes a hardwood display case fit for both guns. Cased with "B".

Rating Definition:

Very fine overall as embellished by Master Engraver John Adams Jr., retaining 99% plus blue finish with limited handling marks, crisp engraving, and an attractive aged coloration to the grips. Mechanically excellent. This magnificent pair would be right at home in any Colt collection!



B) Colt Series 70 Government Model Pistol with Factory Letter

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Government
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 45 ACP
Barrel: 5 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: smooth
Stock:
Item Views: 1527
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 374
Class: Modern Handgun
Description:

The included factory letter lists this pistol as chambered in .45 ACP with a 5 inch barrel, blue finish, rosewood grips with double diamond checkering and furnished with original Series '70 roll marks, as well as the original series '70 firing pin and fixed sights when shipped to Bill Hicks & Company Ltd. in Plymouth, Minnesota, on September 29, 2015. The pistol has subsequently been given near full coverage floral scroll engraving with matted backgrounds. The engraving is signed "J ADAMS II" for Master Engraver John Adams Jr. under the right grip. Cased with "A".

Rating Definition:

Very fine as embellished by Master Engraver John Adams Jr., retaining 99% plus blue finish with limited handling marks and crisp engraving. Mechanically excellent.



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