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Lot #3799

Lot 3798: Three Cased Colt WWI Commemorative Pistols

Three Cased Colt WWI Commemorative Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 30, 2010

Lot 3798: Three Cased Colt WWI Commemorative Pistols

Three Cased Colt WWI Commemorative Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 30, 2010

Estimated Price: $3,000 - $4,000

A) Cased Colt WWI Battle of Belleau Wood Commemorative Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 1911
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 45 ACP
Barrel: 5 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 358
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 327
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

Standard commemorative markings and Model 1911 features. Comes in the Battle of Belleau Wood wooden presentation case.

Rating Definition:

Near new with only light handling marks overall. The case is excellent with light handling marks.



B) Cased Colt WWI "Meuse-Argonne" Commemorative 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 1911
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 45 ACP
Barrel: 5 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 358
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 327
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

Standard commemorative markings of the Meuse-Argonne offensive Commemorative pistol and standard Model 1911 features. Complete with commemorative case.

Rating Definition:

Near new with virtually all of the original blue finish with only light handling marks. The gold etched engraving retains 65% of the original gold etching with the balance showing the original blue that was beneath. The grips are excellent with only light handling marks. Case is excellent.



C) Cased Colt Battle of Chateau Thierry World War I Commemorative Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 1911
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 45 ACP
Barrel: 5 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 358
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 327
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

Standard commemorative markings of the Chateau Thierry pistol and standard 1911 features. Complete with the Battle of Chateau-Thierry wooden presentation case.

Rating Definition:

Near new with only light handling marks. Case is excellent.



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