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Lot #1479

Lot 1478: Pre-World War II Colt Government Model Semi-Automatic Pistol

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 7, 2019

Lot 1478: Pre-World War II Colt Government Model Semi-Automatic Pistol

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 7, 2019

Estimated Price: $3,000 - $4,250
Price Realized:
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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: 1033
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 266
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

Manufactured in 1926. Round blade front and flat-top notch rear sights, two-line address and patent marking on left side of slide, "COLT AUTOMATIC/CALIBRE .45" followed by the Rampant Colt on the right, "47" on right side of trigger guard, "W/VP" on the left, short milled, checkered trigger, checkered thumb safety, wide checkered hammer, checkered slide catch, long grip safety, and arched, checkered mainspring housing. With checkered walnut grips. With custom fitted leatherette case with purple velvet interior, one box (20 rounds) .45 ACP ammunition, extra two-tone blue magazine, and tool.

Rating Definition:

Excellent. 95% plus original Colt commercial polished blue finish remains with some light edge wear, surface scratches, and handling marks overall. The grips are also excellent with sharp checkering and a few small dings. Mechanically excellent. Case is very good with some mild corner and edge wear and light staining on the interior.



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