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Lot 1473: World War I Era Colt Government Model Pistol

Excellent World War I Era Colt Government Model Semi-Automatic Pistol

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 7, 2019

Lot 1473: World War I Era Colt Government Model Pistol

Excellent World War I Era Colt Government Model Semi-Automatic Pistol

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 7, 2019

Estimated Price: $3,750 - $5,500
Price Realized:
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Excellent World War I 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: 893
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 260
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

Manufactured in 1916. Blade front and flat top rear sights, with the two-line, two-block address and patent dates ahead of the Rampant Colt on the left side of the slide, caliber marking on the right, and a "GOVERNMENT MODEL" frame with long smooth trigger, wide checkered hammer, short grip safety, flat mainspring housing, and an unmarked two-tone magazine. Fitted with a set of checkered grips.

Rating Definition:

Excellent, with 98% plus of the bright original high polish blue finish, showing some light edge wear and handling marks. The grips are also excellent, with a few very light dings. Mechanically excellent.



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