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Lot 3789: Excellent 1920 Production Colt Government Model Pistol

Excellent Prohibition Era Colt Government Model Semi-Automatic Pistol

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 8, 2019

Lot 3789: Excellent 1920 Production Colt Government Model Pistol

Excellent Prohibition Era Colt Government Model Semi-Automatic Pistol

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 8, 2019

Estimated Price: $4,000 - $6,000
Price Realized:
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Excellent Prohibition Era 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: 1245
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 278
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

Manufactured in 1920. Fixed sights, with the two-line, one-block address and patent dates on the left side of the slide, "COLT AUTOMATIC/CALIBRE 45" and the Rampant Colt on the right, and a "GOVERNMENT MODEL" frame with long smooth trigger, wide hammer, short grip safety, flat mainspring housing, unmarked two-tone magazine, checkered grips and a blued barrel with a polished hood.

Rating Definition:

Excellent, with 98% plus original blue finish, showing some light slide retraction wear. The grips are also excellent, with a few light scattered dings. Mechanically excellent.



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