Lot 3609:Two American Semi-Automatic Pistols in .32 ACP

December 5th, 2021|Rock Island, IL

Lot 3609:Two American Semi-Automatic Pistols in .32 ACP

December 5th, 2021|Rock Island, IL

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$1,200 - $1,700

A) Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless Pistol

Manufactured in 1911, the standard two-line, two-block address and patent dates on the left of the slide, followed by the circled Rampant Colt. The right of the slide has the two-line caliber marking. The serial number is on the left of the frame and "VP" on the left of the trigger guard. It is fitted with checkered hard rubber grips with "COLT" banners and circled Rampant Colts.

Rating definitionFine, retains 50% of the original blue finish with the balance having thinned to mostly a smooth grey patina and some scattered patches of light pitting. The grips are very good with moderate handling marks and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.

Details

ManufacturerColt

Model1903 Pocket Hammerless

TypePistol

Serial number

ClassCurio & Relic Handgun

Barrel3 3/4 inch round

Finishblue

Griphard rubber

Item LocationRock Island, IL

Catalog page281

B) Remington Model 51 Pistol

Manufactured from 1918 to 1934. Fixed blade and notch sights, standard markings on the frame and top of slide, and checkered Remington-UMC trademark grips. Provenance: The Milan J. Turk Collection

Rating definitionVery fine, retains 85% plus of the original blue finish with some areas of the slide showing a slight plum hue and a some scattered patches of light spotting/very light surface pitting. The grips are also very fine with some scattered light handling marks. Mechanically excellent.