*WONDERFUL COLT MODEL 1911 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL.

*WONDERFUL COLT MODEL 1911 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. SN 497009. Cal. 45 ACP. Blue/black brushed military finish with 5″ bbl having a combined “HP” proof parallel to bore on top with an upside down “V” proof on right side of lug. Left side of frame, above magazine release, has the Springfield eagle head with the number “4” and has the “UNITED STATES PROPERTY” marking on left front of frame. Left side of slide has the usual Colt patent markings with rampant Colt and right side “MODEL 1911.U.S. ARMY”. Mounted with diamond checkered walnut grips with heart shaped cutouts in grip frame. All other parts appear to be orig 1911 and orig to this pistol. Accompanied by a fine military 2-tone magazine. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Overall retains about 95-97% strong orig brush finish blue with only slight muzzle & sharp edge wear and some thinning to front strap. Mainspring housing has flaked to about 60% orig blue with flaked areas a medium patina. Rear edges of frame are thin. Magazine is very fine. Grips are crisp with light diamond point wear, heavier on right bottom. Mechanics are crisp, strong bore with fine pitting. 4-36592 JR40 (2,500-4,000)

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
	1070	$2,587.50	WONDERFUL COLT MODEL 1911 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. SN 497009. Cal. 45 ACP. Blue/black brushed military finish with 5″ bbl having a combined “HP” proof parallel to bore on top with an upside down “V” proof on right side of lug. Left side of frame, above magazine release, has the Springfield eagle head with the number “4” and has the “UNITED STATES PROPERTY” marking on left front of frame. Left side of slide has the usual Colt patent markings with rampant Colt and right side “MODEL 1911.U.S. ARMY”. Mounted with diamond checkered walnut grips with heart shaped cutouts in grip frame. All other parts appear to be orig 1911 and orig to this pistol. Accompanied by a fine military 2-tone magazine. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Overall retains about 95-97% strong orig brush finish blue with only slight muzzle & sharp edge wear and some thinning to front strap. Mainspring housing has flaked to about 60% orig blue with flaked areas a medium patina. Rear edges of frame are thin. Magazine is very fine. Grips are crisp with light diamond point wear, heavier on right bottom. Mechanics are crisp, strong bore with fine pitting. 4-36592 JR40 (2,500-4,000) 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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