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Lot 910: Colt 1911A1 Pistol 45

Cased Colt "Joe Foss" Commemorative Semi-Automatic Pistol with Autographed Book

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 25, 2009

Lot 910: Colt 1911A1 Pistol 45

Cased Colt "Joe Foss" Commemorative Semi-Automatic Pistol with Autographed Book

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 25, 2009

Estimated Price: $3,000 - $4,000
Price Realized:
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Cased Colt "Joe Foss" Commemorative Semi-Automatic Pistol with Autographed Book

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 1911A1
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 45
Barrel: 5 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
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Catalog Page: 178
Class: Modern Handgun
Description:

Standard Series 70 Model 1911A1 features with standard U.S. Marine Corps fighter pilot Joe Foss commemorative markings. Comes with walnut commemorative display case and Colt letter of provenience. Also accompanying this pistol are two copies of the 32 edition "Blue Book of Gun Values" that has the cover showing Joe Foss on the cover of "Life" magazine: one is a paperback copy and the other is a hardback copy without a dust jacket. The hardback copy is signed by Joe Foss ("My best wishes / Joe Foss / VMF-121 / USMCR") and signed "No. 265 of 265 / Special Hand Cover Edition / with Joe Foss-no signature plate / on this final copy. / Best wishes from the Author & Publisher. / 05/15/01 / -Finito".

Rating Definition:

Near new with only the slightest handling marks. The case is excellent with some minor scratches.



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