*COLT GOVERNMENT MODEL SEMI_AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH BRITISH PROOFS.

SN C12052. Cal. 45 ACP. Blue finish with 5″ bbl, early style fixed sights with thin front blade and rnd top rear sight. Slide has usual markings with last patent date “1913”. Right side is marked “COLT AUTOMATIC / CALIBRE 45” with “GOVERNMENT MODEL” over the SN on right side of frame. Bbl, slide & frame have British proofs. Mounted with diamond checkered walnut grips and accompanied by one 2-tone military magazine. Given the authentic British proofs it is likely that this was a British Army issue pistol. It was produced in 1914 just at the onset of WWI and therefore, in all probability saw service in France during the war. The fact that it has survived with high orig finish is quite rare. CONDITION: Very fine. Slide retains 92-93% strong orig blue with holster wear primarily on the left side at the muzzle with light sharp edge wear and a series of small nicks; frame retains about 95% strong orig blue with holster wear on the front end and light sharp edge wear; front strap has a few light nicks and retains most of its orig blue; spring housing retains about 95% orig blue. Grips are extremely fine showing only light diamond point wear with a couple of chipped diamonds and a small gouge on right grip. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore; magazine is equally fine. 4-55334 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2150

Auction: Firearms - March 2015

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2150	$6,325.00	COLT GOVERNMENT MODEL SEMI_AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH BRITISH PROOFS. SN C12052. Cal. 45 ACP. Blue finish with 5″ bbl, early style fixed sights with thin front blade and rnd top rear sight. Slide has usual markings with last patent date “1913”. Right side is marked “COLT AUTOMATIC / CALIBRE 45” with “GOVERNMENT MODEL” over the SN on right side of frame. Bbl, slide & frame have British proofs. Mounted with diamond checkered walnut grips and accompanied by one 2-tone military magazine. Given the authentic British proofs it is likely that this was a British Army issue pistol. It was produced in 1914 just at the onset of WWI and therefore, in all probability saw service in France during the war. The fact that it has survived with high orig finish is quite rare. CONDITION: Very fine. Slide retains 92-93% strong orig blue with holster wear primarily on the left side at the muzzle with light sharp edge wear and a series of small nicks; frame retains about 95% strong orig blue with holster wear on the front end and light sharp edge wear; front strap has a few light nicks and retains most of its orig blue; spring housing retains about 95% orig blue. Grips are extremely fine showing only light diamond point wear with a couple of chipped diamonds and a small gouge on right grip. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore; magazine is equally fine. 4-55334 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2150 Auction: Firearms - March 2015 Please Note:* All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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*COLT GOVERNMENT MODEL SEMI_AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH BRITISH PROOFS.