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Lot 3322: Pre-War Colt Government Model Pistol with Box

Excellent Pre-War Colt Government Model Semi-Automatic Pistol with Original Box

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: December 8, 2024

Lot 3322: Pre-War Colt Government Model Pistol with Box

Excellent Pre-War Colt Government Model Semi-Automatic Pistol with Original Box

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: December 8, 2024

Estimated Price: $3,500 - $5,500
Price Realized:
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Excellent Pre-War Colt Government Model Semi-Automatic Pistol with Original Box

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Government
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 45 ACP
Barrel: 5 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
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Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 231
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Bore Condition: The bore is shiny with minor streaking and crisp rifling.
Description:

Features fixed blade front and adjustable notch rear sights, unmarked blue barrel with polished chamber hood, checkered slide stop, thumb safety, short trigger, and wide hammer, along with an arched checkered mainspring housing. The left side of the slide has the standard two-line address and patent dates, while the right has the Colt and caliber markings followed by the Rampant Colt, along with matching "160/367" serial number marked behind the firing pin stop. The frame is marked with "I" and "triangle/VP" on the left of the trigger guard, "60" on the right of the trigger guard, and with "GOVERNMENT MODEL" and serial number on the right side. Fitted with a pair of checkered walnut grips and two-toned magazine with pinned base. Includes the original numbers matching Colt factory box with manual and bore brush.

Rating Definition:

Excellent, retaining 97% original bright blue finish with some limited minor edge wear, two faint spots of oxidation on the front strap, and otherwise limited minor handling marks. The grips are exceptionally fine with some minor scuffs in the otherwise defined checkering. Mechanically excellent. The box is fine with tears visible on the edge of the lid.



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