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Lot 780: Colt - Government

H.R. Barnett Engraved Colt Government Model Semi-Automatic Pistol with Case and Engraver Letter

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 9, 2016

Lot 780: Colt - Government

H.R. Barnett Engraved Colt Government Model Semi-Automatic Pistol with Case and Engraver Letter

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 9, 2016

Estimated Price: $1,400 - $2,000
Price Realized:
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H.R. Barnett Engraved Colt Government Model Semi-Automatic Pistol with Case and Engraver Letter

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Government
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 45 ACP
Barrel: 5 inch round
Finish: stainless steel
Grip: rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 1667
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 227
Class: Modern Handgun
Description:

Fixed blade front and flat top notch rear sights, standard three-line Government model legend on the left side of the slide, serrated slide catch, thumb safety, checkered magazine catch, serrated spur hammer, extended grip safety, and a flat serrated mainspring housing. The pistol features 95% coverage in leafy scroll engraving with extensive punch dot backgrounds, only the front grip strap and inside of the trigger guard are not engraved. Fitted with checkered grips with the Rampant Colt on a globe in the center. The included letter from engraver Howard Barnett confirms the serial number of the pistol and that he himself performed the engraving. Also included is a Colt blue case numbered to the gun with extra magazine, cable lock, and papers.

Rating Definition:

Very fine as professionally engraved with minimal handling marks overall. The grips are excellent with light handling marks. Mechanically excellent. The case is excellent with some handling and storage marks.



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