*RARE ITHACA PRESENTATION MODEL 1911A1 SEMI-AUTO MILITARY PISTOL.

*RARE ITHACA PRESENTATION MODEL 1911A1 SEMI-AUTO MILITARY PISTOL. SN XP #1. Cal. 45 ACP. Dulite over fine sandblast finish with orig fixed sights, marked on left side of slide with standard Ithaca 1911A1 markings. Right side of frame, forward of the slide lock hole has the standard “M 1911 A1 U.S. ARMY” markings. The area where the SN would ordinarily be found is hand engraved in fine block letters “CAPT. SHELDON M. SMITH / ITHACA XP. #1”. Neither the frame nor the slide have military inspection proofs. Mounted with orig Keyes Fiber brown plastic grips without donuts and has inside reinforcements with the Keyes Fiber 5-pointed star that has a “K” in the center. Bbl is all blue military issue by Hi-Standard with a “P” proof on left side of lug and “HS” on right side. Accompanied by one all blue “S” code (Scoville Mfg.) magazine. This pistol is pictured with two full views and a closeup of the engraved name on p. 132 of U.S. Military Automatic Pistols 1920-1945, Meadows, a copy of which accompanies this pistol. Also accompanying is the framed copy of a page from the Ithaca Gun Co. records and although very nearly illegible, a transcription states “45 cal. pistols / in 1942-1946 Jobbers book 3/19/43 pg. 29, 30 / ser #1 Sheldon Smith / #2 Charles L. Smith / in 1942-48 retail book page 31 / #3 Lieut. Henry A. Carey Jr. / Ithaca, N.Y.”. This transcription is followed by a caption over the signature of Edward S. Meadows, author of the referenced publication, which states that these three pistols were given to the named individuals as gifts or presentations. Numbers 1 and 3 are known and are engraved in the identical position in the same size and style and neither has inspector markings or proofs. It should be noted that Charles L. Smith was the brother of Sheldon Smith. Sheldon Smith joined the Ithaca Co. in 1934 after graduating from Princeton and was subsequently instrumental in the development & promotion of the venerable Ithaca Model 37 pump shotgun. He became President of the company in 1955 and remained in that position until 1967 when the company was sold. Charles L. (Chuck) Smith was the Vice-President. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains most of its orig Dulite finish with light muzzle end and sharp edge wear on the slide and slight thinning of the front strap on the frame; grips are crisp showing light diamond point wear. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-45214 JR393 (6,000-10,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012

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
	1084	$5,750.00	RARE ITHACA PRESENTATION MODEL 1911A1 SEMI-AUTO MILITARY PISTOL. SN XP #1. Cal. 45 ACP. Dulite over fine sandblast finish with orig fixed sights, marked on left side of slide with standard Ithaca 1911A1 markings. Right side of frame, forward of the slide lock hole has the standard “M 1911 A1 U.S. ARMY” markings. The area where the SN would ordinarily be found is hand engraved in fine block letters “CAPT. SHELDON M. SMITH / ITHACA XP. #1”. Neither the frame nor the slide have military inspection proofs. Mounted with orig Keyes Fiber brown plastic grips without donuts and has inside reinforcements with the Keyes Fiber 5-pointed star that has a “K” in the center. Bbl is all blue military issue by Hi-Standard with a “P” proof on left side of lug and “HS” on right side. Accompanied by one all blue “S” code (Scoville Mfg.) magazine. This pistol is pictured with two full views and a closeup of the engraved name on p. 132 of U.S. Military Automatic Pistols 1920-1945, Meadows, a copy of which accompanies this pistol. Also accompanying is the framed copy of a page from the Ithaca Gun Co. records and although very nearly illegible, a transcription states “45 cal. pistols / in 1942-1946 Jobbers book 3/19/43 pg. 29, 30 / ser #1 Sheldon Smith / #2 Charles L. Smith / in 1942-48 retail book page 31 / #3 Lieut. Henry A. Carey Jr. / Ithaca, N.Y.”. This transcription is followed by a caption over the signature of Edward S. Meadows, author of the referenced publication, which states that these three pistols were given to the named individuals as gifts or presentations. Numbers 1 and 3 are known and are engraved in the identical position in the same size and style and neither has inspector markings or proofs. It should be noted that Charles L. Smith was the brother of Sheldon Smith. Sheldon Smith joined the Ithaca Co. in 1934 after graduating from Princeton and was subsequently instrumental in the development & promotion of the venerable Ithaca Model 37 pump shotgun. He became President of the company in 1955 and remained in that position until 1967 when the company was sold. Charles L. (Chuck) Smith was the Vice-President. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains most of its orig Dulite finish with light muzzle end and sharp edge wear on the slide and slight thinning of the front strap on the frame; grips are crisp showing light diamond point wear. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-45214 JR393 (6,000-10,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012 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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