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Lot 3422: Six Matching Commemorative Semi-Automatic Pistols w/ Display Cas

Collector's Lot of Six Matching Commemorative Semi-Automatic Pistols with Display Cases

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 1, 2016

Lot 3422: Six Matching Commemorative Semi-Automatic Pistols w/ Display Cas

Collector's Lot of Six Matching Commemorative Semi-Automatic Pistols with Display Cases

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 1, 2016

Estimated Price: $4,500 - $6,500
Price Realized:
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A) Colt Model 1911 World War I "Meuse-Argonne" Commemorative Semi-Automatic Pistol

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 1911
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 45 ACP
Barrel: 5 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1293
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 183
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

Each pistol is marked with the matching serial number "5620" with its corresponding series suffix. Standard markings and features of the Meuse-Argonne Offensive Commemorative. Includes a plexiglass front presentation case.

Rating Definition:

Very good with 90% of the original blue finish. The top of the slide has dulled and shows small areas of light spotting, otherwise the pistol has light handling marks. The grips are excellent. Mechanically excellent. The case is very good with some light scratches on the exterior.



B) Colt Model 1911 World War I Belleau Wood Commemorative Semi-Automatic Pistol

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 1911
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 45 ACP
Barrel: 5 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1293
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 183
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

Standard markings and features of the Belleau Wood commemorative. Includes a plexiglass front presentation case.

Rating Definition:

Very good with 90% of the original blue finish. The top of the slide has dulled and shows some light spotting, otherwise the pistol has light handling marks. The grips are excellent. Mechanically excellent. The case is very good with a few small chips in the paint and general storage marks.



C) Colt Model 1911 2nd Battle of the Marne WWI Commemorative Semi-Automatic Pistol

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 1911
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 45 ACP
Barrel: 5 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: hardwood
Stock:
Item Views: 1293
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 183
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

Standard markings and features of the 2nd Battle of the Marne commemorative. Includes a plexiglass front presentation case.

Rating Definition:

Very good with 95% of the original blue finish. The top of the slide shows light spotting and dulling of the finish, otherwise the pistol has light handling marks. The grips are excellent with a few light handling marks. Mechanically excellent. The case is excellent with just a few light storage marks.



D) Colt Model 1911 World War I Chateau Thierry Commemorative Semi-Automatic Pistol

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 1911
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 45 ACP
Barrel: 5 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1293
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 183
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

Standard markings and features of the Chateau Thierry Commemorative. Includes a plexiglass front presentation case.

Rating Definition:

Very good with 90% of the original blue finish. Displaying small areas of red oxidation throughout as well as light handling marks. The grips are excellent with only light handling marks. Mechanically excellent. The case is very good with small scratches and storage marks on the exterior.



B) Colt Model 1911A1 World War II Pacific Theater Commemorative Semi-Automatic Pistol

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 1911
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 45 ACP
Barrel: 5 inch round
Finish: nickel
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1293
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 183
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

Standard markings and features of this commemorative. Includes a wooden display case, commemorative plaque, key, and seven nickel dummy rounds.

Rating Definition:

Very good with 98% of the original nickel finish. The left side of the pistol and the top of the slide show areas of moisture spots and light frosting, otherwise the pistol shows mostly light handling marks. The grips are excellent. Mechanically excellent. The case is very good with some light moisture spots and a small separation of the bottom.



B) Colt World War II European Theater Commemorative Semi-Automatic Pistol

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 1911
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 45 ACP
Barrel: 5 inch round
Finish: nickel
Grip: hardwood
Stock:
Item Views: 1293
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 183
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

The left side of the slide is marked "World War II Commemorative/European Theater of Operations". With a wooden display case, drawer, commemorative plaque, and seven dummy rounds.

Rating Definition:

Very good with 98% of the nickel finish. The left side of the gun shows some moisture spots and areas of light frosting, as does the top of the slide. The grips are excellent with only light handling marks. Mechanically excellent. The case is fair as the bottom is separating from the sides likely due to moisture/warping, and the lid is broken horizontally across the middle.



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