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LOT 1461
Scarce World War II Era British Proofed Colt Super .38 Semi- Automatic Pistol
- Serial no. 34215, 38
super auto cal., 5 inch
round bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. Manufactured in 1939,
this pistol was subsequently delivered to the British in the
beginning of World War II. The left side of the slide is marked
with the two-line address and patent dates while the right side
bears the caliber marking along with the Rampant Colt. The serial number is on
the right of the frame, the left of the trigger guard is marked “P” over “VP”, and the
right of the trigger guard is marked “69”. British “crown/GP” proofs are visible on the
frame and slide. The barrel is marked “38”, “8.95”, “6GR.”, and “NC-130” on the exposed
chamber area. Fitted with blade and notch rear sights, wide checkered hammer, long
grip safety, arched checkered mainspring housing, checkered grips, and a two-tone .38
Super Auto magazine.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 80% plus of the original blue finish with extensive scratches
and light handling marks scattered throughout with light edge wear. The grips are
very good with some minor handling marks and moderately worn, mostly well-defined checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Gus Cargile Collection.
Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000
LOT 1462
Inscribed Pre-World War II Colt .38 Super Match Semi-Automatic Pistol - Serial no.
19030, 38 super auto cal., 5 inch round bbl., blue finish, smooth grips. This is a unique example of a pre- World War II Colt Super Match semi-automatic pistol manufactured
in 1935. These .38
Super Match pistols
were manufactured
concurrently with
the standard Colt .38
Supers, except they featured a deluxe, hand honed action and a checkered match trigger with a hand polished super smooth trigger pull. Additionally, they received a highly polished Colt factory blued finish with all checkered grip panels. Approximately 5,000 of these special higher grade target pistols were produced in total. The right side of the matching numbered slide
is marked “SUPER MATCH/COLT SUPER .38/AUTOMATIC” followed by the Rampant Colt motif. The opposite side
of the slide has Colt’s address marking above the patent dates with the added Latin inscription “AD ASTRA PER ASPERA” which translates to “through hardships to the stars”. The upper left front of the trigger guard is marked with “X/VP”. The right side is marked “60”. The right side of the frame is marked with the serial number and inscribed “A. ELGIN HEINZ”. This inscription is likely for a teacher/professor from California and an early pioneer in Asian studies in the U.S. education system. Fitted with blade and fixed notch sights, polished chamber, checkered slide lock and thumb safety, arched checkered mainspring housing, smooth grips, and a wide checkered hammer. It is complete with a two-tone magazine marked “COLT SUPER/38 AUTO” on the base plate.
CONDITION: Fine, retains 70% plus of the original blue finish with the balance mostly a smooth grey patina, primarily on the leading edges of the slide and the grip straps. The period replacement grips are good with some hairline age cracks and an attractive aged color. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Gus Cargile Collection.
Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000
LOT 1463
Attractive Pre-World War II Colt Government Model Semi- Automatic Pistol with Carved Eagle Grips - Serial no. C141263, 45 ACP cal., 5 inch round bbl., blue finish, carved grips. Manufactured in 1925, this is an exceptional example of a pre-World War II commercial Colt Government Model pistol. The left side of the matching number slide has the two-line address/patent dates and the right side has the caliber marking followed by a Rampant Colt. The left of the trigger guard is marked “1/VP” and the right is marked “47”. The right side of the frame has the Government Model marking over the serial number. It has the “improved model” features including the short checkered trigger, wide checkered hammer, dished frame sides, and arched checkered mainspring housing with a lanyard loop. Fitted with a pair of period replacement eagle carved grips and a two-tone magazine. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, retains 90% plus of the original blue finish with some scattered light specks of surface rust visible on top of the slide, numerous vertical scratches visible on the front grip strap, and some thinning on the edges of the back strap/mainspring housing. The period fitted grips are very fine with minimal handling evidence and crisp carving. Mechanically excellent. Provenance: The Gus Cargile Collection. Estimate: 4,500 - 6,500
LOT 1464
Very Fine Pre-
World War II Colt
Government Model
National Match Semi-
Automatic Pistol - Serial no. C165883, 45 ACP cal., 5 inch
round bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. Manufactured in 1933. The
left of the slide has the standard two-line address and patent
date marking with the National Match, caliber, and Rampant Colt
markings on the right. The right of the frame is marked “GOVERNMENT MODEL” over the serial number and the trigger guard has “W/VP” on the left and “60” on the right. Fitted with blade and notch sights, fully checkered walnut grips, and a two- tone magazine marked “COLT/45 AUTO.” on the base.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 85% plus of the original blue finish with the balance
a smooth grey patina, most prevalent on the leading edges of the slide and the grip straps. The grips are fine with moderate handling evidence and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Dr. Robert Azar Collection.
Estimate: 2,750 - 4,250
Collector’s Fact
Approximately only 5,000 Super Match .38 pistols were produced, concurrently with standard Super
.38 pistols.
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