1210 FINE COLT GOVERNMENT MODEL SEMI AUTO PISTOL WITH

Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 1,375.00 USD
Estimated at 2,750.00 - 3,750.00 USD
WITH FACTORY LETTER. Cal. 45 ACP. S# C111817. Per Colt factory letter, this pistol was shipped from the factory February 10, 1921 to Whitney Sporting Goods Company in Denver, CO in a 5 gun shipment; mfg. 1919 per the Colt S# lookup. During this time period, slide markings changed from Pre WWI examples to 1920's examples starting around S# C130001: left side has integrated one black markings & right side legend has large "COLT" & Rampant Colt; bottom of slide numbered "817". Commercial 1911 frame with "heart: shaped" relief cuts & two piece double diamond checkered walnut grips; Colt was using left over military parts during 1919 on their commercial pistols. MAGS: 1 good two tone 7 rd. magazine mixed with patina & spots of oxidation. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Colt letter detailing CONDITION: fine. Very good over 95% original blue finish showing large scratches from incorrect slide lock assembly, thinning finish & spotting around muzzle & on mainspring housing, along with scattered light handling marks. Very good grips showing some flattening of diamonds, a couple of gouges & light scratches; grip screws show some finish loss. Barrel has good blue showing polishing in chamber area & wear from cycling; near excellent bore. (24-968/MD). CURIO. $2,750-3,750.