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Lot #3853
Lot #3855

Lot 3854: Two Consecutively Serialized Pair of Post-World War II Colt Gove

Two Consecutively Serialized Pair of Post-World War II Colt Government Model Semi-Automatic Pistols with Boxes

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 6, 2015

Lot 3854: Two Consecutively Serialized Pair of Post-World War II Colt Gove

Two Consecutively Serialized Pair of Post-World War II Colt Government Model Semi-Automatic Pistols with Boxes

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 6, 2015

Estimated Price: $2,000 - $3,250
Price Realized:
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A) Colt Government Model Semi-Automatic Pistol

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Government
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 45 ACP
Barrel: 5 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 1214
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 263
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

Manufactured in 1951 with a fixed blade front and rear notch sights. The barrel over the chamber is blank with standard model and caliber markings on the left side of the slide and the one-line Hartford address on the right. The grips are checkered hard rubber with the Rampant Colt logo impressed on the sides. Equipped with a serrated arched mainspring housing, serrated safety, slide catch, magazine release and trigger. Complete with a Kraft style hand numbered box with correct model, caliber, and barrel information on the end label with papers and cleaning brush.

Rating Definition:

Excellent with 99% plus of the original blue finish with only slight handling marks. The grips are also excellent with crisp checkering. The box is very good with some minor scratches, corner and edge wear. Mechanically excellent.



B) Colt Government Model Semi-Automatic Pistol

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Government
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 45 ACP
Barrel: 5 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 1214
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 263
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

As "A" with "COLT .45 AUTO" marked barrel.

Rating Definition:

Excellent with 99% of the original blue finish with only slight handling marks and some minor cycling wear. The grips are excellent with very crisp checkering. The box is very good with some minor scratches and staining overall. Mechanically excellent.



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