*RARE COLT MODEL 1905 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL.

*RARE COLT MODEL 1905 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. SN 5768. Cal. 45 ACP. Blue finish with 5″ bbl and orig fixed sights. Left side of frame has a slide stop and is mounted with diamond checkered walnut grips. Accompanied by one orig all blue magazine. This being a civilian model, it is made without grip safety. Only about 6,100 of these rare pistols were produced in period 1905-1911 and few are encountered today with high finish specimens being quite rare. PROVENANCE: John Irwin Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine plus. Overall retains 80-85% glossy orig blue with the loss areas flaked to a light to medium patina and two areas of fine pitting on left side of slide. Front & back straps are moderately to heavily flaked & worn. Grips show moderate wear with a bruise on left side. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with some fine frosting at chamber end. 4-36810 JR47 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010

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
	1110	$4,025.00	RARE COLT MODEL 1905 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. SN 5768. Cal. 45 ACP. Blue finish with 5″ bbl and orig fixed sights. Left side of frame has a slide stop and is mounted with diamond checkered walnut grips. Accompanied by one orig all blue magazine. This being a civilian model, it is made without grip safety. Only about 6,100 of these rare pistols were produced in period 1905-1911 and few are encountered today with high finish specimens being quite rare. PROVENANCE: John Irwin Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine plus. Overall retains 80-85% glossy orig blue with the loss areas flaked to a light to medium patina and two areas of fine pitting on left side of slide. Front & back straps are moderately to heavily flaked & worn. Grips show moderate wear with a bruise on left side. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with some fine frosting at chamber end. 4-36810 JR47 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010 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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