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Important Historic Note
In early July 1918, the U.S. Government issued a contract for 500,000 Model 1911 pistols to the North American Arms Co. Due to the armistice of November 1918, the contract was canceled in December of 1918 with no examples of completed pistols having been accepted by the U.S. Government.
AS DESCRIBED IN THE BOOK COLT AUTOMATIC PISTOLS BY BADY
CONDITION: Very good, retains 30% of the original blue finish with the balance showing mostly a mottled grey-brown patina and a few patches of moderate pitting, primarily on the slide. The grips are very fine with a few light chips around the screws, a few scattered light handling marks, and crisp checkering overall. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Gus Cargile Collection.
Estimate: 40,000 - 60,000
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