*FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT SERVICE MODEL ACE PISTOL.

SN 40553B. Cal. 22 LR. Blued Service Model Ace Series 70, full factory engraved. Right side of slide marked “ACE”, bbl marked “Colt Cal. .22 L.R.”, left side of slide marked “Colt Service Model ACE .22 Long Rifle” with Rampant Colt in middle of slide, left upper trigger guard bow has “D” final inspector, lower left trigger guard bow has verified proof showing raw displaced metal, right trigger guard bow marked “B” assemblers mark, standard Colt marking above right stock.. Mag marked “Colt .22 L.R.”, stamped metal with welded back, folded over sides and removable bottom. Front sight thin backward sloping post, rear sight adjustable square notch. Serrated short trigger, flat sided serrated hammer, serrated slide stop, mag catch, and thumb safety. Stocks are ivory with Colt Custom Shop medallions on each side. Left stock is scrimshawed with the full color image of the Rampant Colt surmounting a 48 star U.S. flag. Pistol is housed in a red velvet lined custom shop hinged lid walnut display case with key. Accompanied by a Navy Arms Co. invoice which identifies this pistol by SN as “Colt Ace “D” engraving scrimshaw ivory grips”. Invoice is dated Oct 13, 1981 with the initial deposit placed on 8-23-79.Accompanied as well with the Colt Custom shop shipping box with serial numbers matching label. PROVENANCE: The Frank H. Wheaton, III Collection. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We have taken care to ensure that this item(s) meets the standard for sale under the ESA. However, certain states and other countries have laws that are more restrictive than the ESA. It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that it is lawful to purchase or transport this item(s) into their state, and to obtain the necessary import and export approvals. Delay or failure to obtain any such permit or approval does not relieve the buyer of paying for the item(s) and consummating the purchase. CONDITION: Pistol is as new. Display case has minor scratches, otherwise as new. 51517-95 (5,000-8,000) ESA – Lot 3280

Auction: Firearms - April 2017

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
	3280	$4,600.00	FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT SERVICE MODEL ACE PISTOL. SN 40553B. Cal. 22 LR. Blued Service Model Ace Series 70, full factory engraved. Right side of slide marked “ACE”, bbl marked “Colt Cal. .22 L.R.”, left side of slide marked “Colt Service Model ACE .22 Long Rifle” with Rampant Colt in middle of slide, left upper trigger guard bow has “D” final inspector, lower left trigger guard bow has verified proof showing raw displaced metal, right trigger guard bow marked “B” assemblers mark, standard Colt marking above right stock.. Mag marked “Colt .22 L.R.”, stamped metal with welded back, folded over sides and removable bottom. Front sight thin backward sloping post, rear sight adjustable square notch. Serrated short trigger, flat sided serrated hammer, serrated slide stop, mag catch, and thumb safety. Stocks are ivory with Colt Custom Shop medallions on each side. Left stock is scrimshawed with the full color image of the Rampant Colt surmounting a 48 star U.S. flag. Pistol is housed in a red velvet lined custom shop hinged lid walnut display case with key. Accompanied by a Navy Arms Co. invoice which identifies this pistol by SN as “Colt Ace “D” engraving scrimshaw ivory grips”. Invoice is dated Oct 13, 1981 with the initial deposit placed on 8-23-79.Accompanied as well with the Colt Custom shop shipping box with serial numbers matching label. PROVENANCE: The Frank H. Wheaton, III Collection. Special Note:* This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We have taken care to ensure that this item(s) meets the standard for sale under the ESA. However, certain states and other countries have laws that are more restrictive than the ESA. It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that it is lawful to purchase or transport this item(s) into their state, and to obtain the necessary import and export approvals. Delay or failure to obtain any such permit or approval does not relieve the buyer of paying for the item(s) and consummating the purchase. CONDITION: Pistol is as new. Display case has minor scratches, otherwise as new. 51517-95 (5,000-8,000) ESA – Lot 3280 Auction: Firearms - April 2017 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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*FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT SERVICE MODEL ACE PISTOL.