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Lot 451: Early Production U.S. Colt Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 5, 2020

Lot 451: Early Production U.S. Colt Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 5, 2020

Estimated Price: $2,750 - $4,250
Price Realized:
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Early Production U.S. Colt Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 1911
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 45 ACP
Barrel: 5 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 2716
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 253
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

Manufactured in 1912. Blade front and round top notch rear sights, the two-line/two-block address and patent dates on the left side of the slide ahead of the circled Rampant Colt, the Army nomenclature on the reverse, and a United States Property marked frame with "WGP" (Penfield) inspection mark on the left side. Fitted with a long smooth trigger, early pattern slotted/dimple magazine release, wide checkered hammer, short grip safety, smooth mainspring housing, checkered grips, a later production two-tone pinned base magazine, and a later production replacement "HS" High Standard barrel.

Rating Definition:

Very good, with 40% of the original blue finish, showing cold blue touch up on left forward side of frame, brown and gray patina on the balance, edge wear, mild spotting, light scratches and scattered handling marks. The grips are fair, with some chipping and revarnishing. Mechanically excellent.



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