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Lot #3590

Lot 3589: Cased Les Baer Custom Thunder Ranch Presentation Grade Pistol

Factory Engraved and Gold Inlaid Les Baer Custom 1911 Thunder Ranch Presentation Grade Semi-Automatic Pistol with Ivory Grips, Case and Box

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 4, 2025

Lot 3589: Cased Les Baer Custom Thunder Ranch Presentation Grade Pistol

Factory Engraved and Gold Inlaid Les Baer Custom 1911 Thunder Ranch Presentation Grade Semi-Automatic Pistol with Ivory Grips, Case and Box

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 4, 2025

Estimated Price: $4,750 - $6,500
Price Realized:
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Factory Engraved and Gold Inlaid Les Baer Custom 1911 Thunder Ranch Presentation Grade Semi-Automatic Pistol with Ivory Grips, Case and Box

Manufacturer: Baer Custom Les
Model: Thunder Ranch
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 45 ACP
Barrel: 5 inch round
Finish: charcoal blue/gold
Grip: ivory
Stock:
Item Views: 624
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 364
Class: Modern Handgun
Bore Condition: The bore is shiny with crisp rifling.
Description:

Manufactured in Le Claire, Iowa, the Les Baer 1911 Presentation Grade pistol is essentially a Baer Premier II, upgraded with special features to includes engravings and special high-polish "charcoal" bluing contrasted with niter blued small parts. Features Trijicon tritium insert Novak pattern blade front and notch rear sights, "BAER 45 MATCH" marked stainless steel barrel, serrations at the front and rear of the slide, checkered front and back straps, adjustable short trigger, extended thumb safety, extended beavertail grip safety, and a gold inlaid Thunder Ranch "lightning bolt and shield" crest on top of the slide. The frame bears the manufacturer address and serial number on the right side, with floral pattern scroll engravings covering roughly 50% of both the frame and slide. Fitted with a Wolff stainless steel magazine. Includes the original box, certificate of authenticity, two extra stainless steel magazines, and an oiled walnut Les Baer Custom presentation case in shipping box.

Rating Definition:

Excellent plus, retaining 99% plus original charcoal blue, niter blue, and gold inlaid finishes with crisp engravings and limited handling evidence. Mechanically excellent. The box is very fine. The case is excellent.



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