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Lot 851: Colt 'Don't Give Up The Ship' U.S. Navy Pistol with Display Case

Colt "Don't Give Up The Ship" U.S. Navy Semi-Automatic Pistol with Display Case

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 13, 2018

Lot 851: Colt 'Don't Give Up The Ship' U.S. Navy Pistol with Display Case

Colt "Don't Give Up The Ship" U.S. Navy Semi-Automatic Pistol with Display Case

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 13, 2018

Estimated Price: $900 - $1,500
Price Realized:
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Colt "Don't Give Up The Ship" U.S. Navy Semi-Automatic Pistol with Display Case

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 1911
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 45 ACP
Barrel: 5 inch round
Finish: blue/parkerized
Grip: rosewood
Stock:
Item Views: 4771
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 245
Class: Modern Handgun
Description:

One of 1,997 pistols made. Standard markings and features. Magazine is absent. Includes a velvet-lined oak display case with the U.S. Navy officer crest carved in the lid and a brass plaque inside engraved "George D. Smith, CS1, U.S. Navy (Ret.), 1954-1973" and white gloves.

Rating Definition:

Excellent, retains 99% plus original finish with limited light handling marks. The grips are also excellent with sharp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The display case is very good with a long minor scratch in the lid, a few scattered light scratches, and a few minor dings and surface chipping on the front right edge.



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