*RARE TRANSITION COLT MODEL 1911A1 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL.

*RARE TRANSITION COLT MODEL 1911A1 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. SN 707849. Cal. 45 ACP. Blue military finish with 5″ bbl, unproofed on top with “COLT 45 AUTO” on the lower left side and a large “G” on bottom in front of the lug. Left side of frame has the intertwined “WTG” (Maj. Walter T. Gorton) inspector initials above magazine release. Right side of frame is marked “UNITED STATES PROPERTY” with the serial number and it is fitted with full checkered walnut grips. Slide has usual 1911 markings on left side. Right side is marked “MODEL OF 1911. U.S. ARMY”. Frame has the short checkered trigger with 1911A1 style relief cuts by the trigger opening, a wide full checkered long-spur hammer with long grip safety and checkered arched mainspring housing. Accompanied by a 2-tone military L-code magazine. This production run from serial number 700,001 through 710,000 was Colt’s first production of what was to become the Model 1911A1 military pistol. It incorporated a number of the earlier Model 1911 features with some of the above mentioned changes. The Colt Company, being the frugal manufacturers they were, continued to use leftover parts from their 1911 production which had ceased in 1919. Few unaltered specimens are known today, especially those retaining orig finish. PROVENANCE: Carl Metz Collection. CONDITION: Very fine plus. Slide retains 97-98% strong orig blue with very slight muzzle edge wear and a few tiny flaked spots on top. Frame retains about all of its orig blue with the front strap turning plum and grip safety about 50% orig blue with balance turned plum. There is a small wear spot on left front end of frame. Grips are crisp with light diamond point wear. Magazine has a small dent in front and shows wear. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore. 4-38451 JR45 (4,000-6,000)

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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	1072	$4,025.00	RARE TRANSITION COLT MODEL 1911A1 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. SN 707849. Cal. 45 ACP. Blue military finish with 5″ bbl, unproofed on top with “COLT 45 AUTO” on the lower left side and a large “G” on bottom in front of the lug. Left side of frame has the intertwined “WTG” (Maj. Walter T. Gorton) inspector initials above magazine release. Right side of frame is marked “UNITED STATES PROPERTY” with the serial number and it is fitted with full checkered walnut grips. Slide has usual 1911 markings on left side. Right side is marked “MODEL OF 1911. U.S. ARMY”. Frame has the short checkered trigger with 1911A1 style relief cuts by the trigger opening, a wide full checkered long-spur hammer with long grip safety and checkered arched mainspring housing. Accompanied by a 2-tone military L-code magazine. This production run from serial number 700,001 through 710,000 was Colt’s first production of what was to become the Model 1911A1 military pistol. It incorporated a number of the earlier Model 1911 features with some of the above mentioned changes. The Colt Company, being the frugal manufacturers they were, continued to use leftover parts from their 1911 production which had ceased in 1919. Few unaltered specimens are known today, especially those retaining orig finish. PROVENANCE: Carl Metz Collection. CONDITION: Very fine plus. Slide retains 97-98% strong orig blue with very slight muzzle edge wear and a few tiny flaked spots on top. Frame retains about all of its orig blue with the front strap turning plum and grip safety about 50% orig blue with balance turned plum. There is a small wear spot on left front end of frame. Grips are crisp with light diamond point wear. Magazine has a small dent in front and shows wear. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore. 4-38451 JR45 (4,000-6,000) 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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