*SCARCE VERY EARLY COLT GOVERNMENT MODEL SEMI-AUTO PISTOL.

*SCARCE VERY EARLY COLT GOVERNMENT MODEL SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. SN C2999. Cal. 45 ACP. Blue finish with 5″ replacement military type bbl. Slide has early patent markings with last date “1911” on the left side with rampant Colt at left rear. Right side of slide is marked in small letters “COLT AUTOMATIC / CALIBRE 45”. Mounted with early thin front sight and orig round top rear sight. Right side of frame is marked “GOVERNMENT MODEL” on the front side. Mounted with diamond checkered walnut grips and accompanied by an orig early lanyard loop 2-tone magazine with keyhole cutout at the top rear edge. Trigger, thumb safety, slide lock, magazine release & hammer are all early style high polish fire blued. CONDITION: Very fine. Slide retains 95-96% glossy orig charcoal blue with light muzzle end wear and a few nicks & scratches; frame retains about 95-96% glossy orig charcoal blue with some light flaking and one holster wear spot on front strap with some light thinning on the spring housing; trigger, thumb safety, slide lock, hammer & magazine release retain most of their orig bright factory fire blue; grips are sound showing moderate diamond point wear, a few chipped diamonds and one mashed spot on left side. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. Magazine is a gray patina in what should be the white area with thin dull blue on bottom half; base plate is strong blue. 4-45840 JR242 (5,000-8,000)

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
	1085	$7,475.00	SCARCE VERY EARLY COLT GOVERNMENT MODEL SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. SN C2999. Cal. 45 ACP. Blue finish with 5″ replacement military type bbl. Slide has early patent markings with last date “1911” on the left side with rampant Colt at left rear. Right side of slide is marked in small letters “COLT AUTOMATIC / CALIBRE 45”. Mounted with early thin front sight and orig round top rear sight. Right side of frame is marked “GOVERNMENT MODEL” on the front side. Mounted with diamond checkered walnut grips and accompanied by an orig early lanyard loop 2-tone magazine with keyhole cutout at the top rear edge. Trigger, thumb safety, slide lock, magazine release & hammer are all early style high polish fire blued. CONDITION: Very fine. Slide retains 95-96% glossy orig charcoal blue with light muzzle end wear and a few nicks & scratches; frame retains about 95-96% glossy orig charcoal blue with some light flaking and one holster wear spot on front strap with some light thinning on the spring housing; trigger, thumb safety, slide lock, hammer & magazine release retain most of their orig bright factory fire blue; grips are sound showing moderate diamond point wear, a few chipped diamonds and one mashed spot on left side. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. Magazine is a gray patina in what should be the white area with thin dull blue on bottom half; base plate is strong blue. 4-45840 JR242 (5,000-8,000) 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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