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Lot 3731: Excellent 1930 Colt Government Model Pistol

Excellent Pre-World War II Colt Government Model Semi-Automatic Pistol

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 2, 2018

Lot 3731: Excellent 1930 Colt Government Model Pistol

Excellent Pre-World War II Colt Government Model Semi-Automatic Pistol

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 2, 2018

Estimated Price: $2,250 - $3,500
Price Realized:
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Excellent Pre-World War II Colt Government Model Semi-Automatic Pistol

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Government
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 45 ACP
Barrel: 5 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 2299
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 273
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

Manufactured in 1930. Blade front and square notch rear sights on slide with the two line address and patent dates on the left side, "COLT/AUTOMATIC/CALIBRE.45" on the right next to the Rampant Colt, and a matching serial number underneath the firing pin stop. Standard markings on the right side of the frame, with "60" on the right side of the trigger guard and "1/VP" on the reverse. Wide checkered hammer, short milled trigger, long grip safety and checkered slide stop, thumb safety, and arched mainspring housing with lanyard ring. Grips are checkered walnut, with an unmarked two-tone magazine.

Rating Definition:

Excellent, with 95% plus of the original blue finish, showing a few small patches of pitting on the right side of the slide, minimal takedown lines on the slide and frame, and some minor handling marks and spotting overall. The grips are also excellent, with some minor dings. Mechanically excellent.



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