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Lot #651
Lot #653

Lot 652: Signed Master Engraved Colt Government Model Pistol

Attractive John Adams Jr. Signed Master Engraved Colt Mk IV Series 70 Government Model Semi-Automatic Pistol with Factory Letter and Case

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: December 8, 2023

Lot 652: Signed Master Engraved Colt Government Model Pistol

Attractive John Adams Jr. Signed Master Engraved Colt Mk IV Series 70 Government Model Semi-Automatic Pistol with Factory Letter and Case

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: December 8, 2023

Estimated Price: $4,000 - $6,000
Price Realized:
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Attractive John Adams Jr. Signed Master Engraved Colt Mk IV Series 70 Government Model Semi-Automatic Pistol with Factory Letter and Case

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Government
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 45 ACP
Barrel: 5 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: smooth
Stock:
Item Views: 1146
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 465
Class: Modern Handgun
Description:

The included factory letter lists this pistol as chambered in .45 ACP with a 5 inch barrel, blue finish, rosewood double diamond grips, and furnished with original series 70 roll marks, firing system, titanium firing pin, and fixed steel sights when shipped to John J. Adams Firearms Engraver in Vershire, Vermont on August 3, 2017 in a shipment of two guns. The letter further remarks that this pistol was originally shipped without slide rollmarks, "Government Model" on the left side of the dust cover, and as consecutively serialized with the other gun in the shipment. The pistol displays full coverage floral scroll engraving on a matted background which extends onto the safety, slide release, and trigger. Adams signed the work with a large stylized version of his "intertwined JA" initials under the right grip. Also included is the original Colt hard case, extra magazine, and a hobbyist Kraft style box.

Rating Definition:

Excellent overall 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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