*SCARCE EARLY COLT MODEL 1911 NAVY SEMI-AUTO PISTOL.

*SCARCE EARLY COLT MODEL 1911 NAVY SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. SN 40169. Cal. 45 ACP. Commercial blue finish with 5″ bbl that has “PH” proofs parallel to the bore. Slide has usual Colt markings with 1911 last patent date and rampant Colt without circle at left rear. Right side of slide is marked “MODEL OF 1911. U.S. NAVY”. Left side of frame has the “WGP” (Maj. Walter G. Penfield) inspector mark just above magazine release and small “UNITED STATES PROPERTY” on left forward edge. Right side has serial number back of slide lock hole. Mounted with diamond checkered walnut grips and accompanied by a 2-tone lanyard loop magazine. Fitted with the wide spur hammer and a short spur grip safety with straight mainspring housing. This appears to be an all original early 1911 Navy. PROVENANCE: Carl Metz Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Overall retains 96-97% strong orig commercial blue with only light muzzle edge wear, a few minor scratches on top of slide and lightly thinned front strap. Grips are crisp with very minor diamond point wear. Magazine is flaked & stained with some spots of rust. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore. 4-38449 JR44 (5,000-7,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009

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
	1068	$8,625.00	SCARCE EARLY COLT MODEL 1911 NAVY SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. SN 40169. Cal. 45 ACP. Commercial blue finish with 5″ bbl that has “PH” proofs parallel to the bore. Slide has usual Colt markings with 1911 last patent date and rampant Colt without circle at left rear. Right side of slide is marked “MODEL OF 1911. U.S. NAVY”. Left side of frame has the “WGP” (Maj. Walter G. Penfield) inspector mark just above magazine release and small “UNITED STATES PROPERTY” on left forward edge. Right side has serial number back of slide lock hole. Mounted with diamond checkered walnut grips and accompanied by a 2-tone lanyard loop magazine. Fitted with the wide spur hammer and a short spur grip safety with straight mainspring housing. This appears to be an all original early 1911 Navy. PROVENANCE: Carl Metz Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Overall retains 96-97% strong orig commercial blue with only light muzzle edge wear, a few minor scratches on top of slide and lightly thinned front strap. Grips are crisp with very minor diamond point wear. Magazine is flaked & stained with some spots of rust. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore. 4-38449 JR44 (5,000-7,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009 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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