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Lot #3844

Lot 3843: Two Colt TALO Government Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistols

Two Colt TALO Government Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 6, 2015

Lot 3843: Two Colt TALO Government Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistols

Two Colt TALO Government Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 6, 2015

Estimated Price: $1,400 - $2,250
Price Realized:
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A) Colt TALO Glahn Edition Government Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Box

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Government
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 45 ACP
Barrel: 5 inch round
Finish: stainless steel
Grip: original to the gun
Stock:
Item Views: 2715
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 261
Class: Modern Handgun
Description:

Wilbur A. Glahn Limited Edition with a total of 300 manufactured. It has black fixed front and notch rear sights, floral scroll with punch dot background engraving on the sides of the slide in the German Style of Colt engraver Wilbur Glahn (1888-1951), rampant Colt on both sides of the slide behind the serrations, serrated spur hammer and mainspring housing, and with checkered grips with carved Colt logos on both panels. It includes a blue Colt box, white sleeve numbered to gun, two extra magazines, Glahn 1 of 300 card, lock and papers.

Rating Definition:

Near new with only slight handling marks. The box is excellent. The shipping sleeve is very good with one tear on the side. Mechanically excellent.



B) Factory Engraved and Gold Inlaid Colt TALO Riccardo Edition Government Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Government
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 45 ACP
Barrel: 5 inch round
Finish: stainless steel/gold
Grip: original to gun
Stock:
Item Views: 2715
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 261
Class: Modern Handgun
Description:

David Riccardo Limited Edition engraved by Baron Technology with a total of 400 manufactured. It has gold wash fixed front and black notch rear sights, gold inlaid floral scroll engraving on the sides and top of the slide, gold inlaid rampant Colt of the left side of the slide behind the serrations, serrated spur hammer and mainspring housing, and gold inlaid carved grips with floral scroll design.

Rating Definition:

Near new with the original stainless steel finish with a few minor scattered scratches. The engravings and gold inlay are crisp and clear. The grips are excellent. Mechanically excellent.



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