*RARE PRE-WWII COLT GOVERNMENT MODEL NATIONAL MATCH SEMI-AUTO PISTOL.

*RARE PRE-WWII COLT GOVERNMENT MODEL NATIONAL MATCH SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. SN C181032. Cal. 45 ACP. Blue finish with 5″ bbl that is polished bright over chamber area and has “COLT 45 AUTO MATCH” marked on lower left side of chamber area. Slide has usual markings and patent dates on left side and is marked on right side “NATIONAL MATCH COLT AUTOMATIC / CALIBER .45” along with the rampant Colt. Slide is fitted with Stevens adjustable rear sight and a thick front sight with serrated rear edge. Slide is matching numbered to the frame. Pistol is mounted with full checkered walnut grips and is accompanied by one orig 2-tone magazine with marked base. Also accompanied by its orig hinged lid dark maroon cardboard box with blue & white end labels identifying this pistol as a “NATIONAL MATCH” with adjustable sight. Top of box has an additional label which states that this National Match pistol is fitted with a special hand-honed action and selected match bbl and Partridge type rear sight. Bottom of the box has the pistol SN in pencil. Also in the box is a a bristle cleaning brush with twisted wire handle and a rare “NATIONAL MATCH MODEL” owner’s pamphlet. Additionally accompanying is a Colt factory letter identifying this pistol, as found, with type of stocks not listed, shipped to Topperwein Hardware Co., San Antonio, TX on Feb. 26, 1936 in a shipment of 2 same type pistols. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, matching. Overall retains virtually all of its crisp restored charcoal blue finish with only the most faint sharp edge wear around the muzzle end of the slide. Grips are crisp, modern replacements, showing faint diamond point wear. Magazine is equally crisp with only a few scattered spots of faint discoloration and some minor pitting around the edges and retains most of its restored finish. National Match markings on the bbl are hand stamped. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Box has a few breaks in the lid and shows heavy edge wear but is basically intact. Brush & pamphlet are fine. 4-41991 JR165 (4,000-6,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011

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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	1055	$5,175.00	RARE PRE-WWII COLT GOVERNMENT MODEL NATIONAL MATCH SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. SN C181032. Cal. 45 ACP. Blue finish with 5″ bbl that is polished bright over chamber area and has “COLT 45 AUTO MATCH” marked on lower left side of chamber area. Slide has usual markings and patent dates on left side and is marked on right side “NATIONAL MATCH COLT AUTOMATIC / CALIBER .45” along with the rampant Colt. Slide is fitted with Stevens adjustable rear sight and a thick front sight with serrated rear edge. Slide is matching numbered to the frame. Pistol is mounted with full checkered walnut grips and is accompanied by one orig 2-tone magazine with marked base. Also accompanied by its orig hinged lid dark maroon cardboard box with blue & white end labels identifying this pistol as a “NATIONAL MATCH” with adjustable sight. Top of box has an additional label which states that this National Match pistol is fitted with a special hand-honed action and selected match bbl and Partridge type rear sight. Bottom of the box has the pistol SN in pencil. Also in the box is a a bristle cleaning brush with twisted wire handle and a rare “NATIONAL MATCH MODEL” owner’s pamphlet. Additionally accompanying is a Colt factory letter identifying this pistol, as found, with type of stocks not listed, shipped to Topperwein Hardware Co., San Antonio, TX on Feb. 26, 1936 in a shipment of 2 same type pistols. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, matching. Overall retains virtually all of its crisp restored charcoal blue finish with only the most faint sharp edge wear around the muzzle end of the slide. Grips are crisp, modern replacements, showing faint diamond point wear. Magazine is equally crisp with only a few scattered spots of faint discoloration and some minor pitting around the edges and retains most of its restored finish. National Match markings on the bbl are hand stamped. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Box has a few breaks in the lid and shows heavy edge wear but is basically intact. Brush & pamphlet are fine. 4-41991 JR165 (4,000-6,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011 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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