*ENGRAVED COLT PRE-WAR GOVERNMENT MODEL SEMI-AUTO PISTOL.

*ENGRAVED COLT PRE-WAR GOVERNMENT MODEL SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. Cal 45 ACP. SN C144509. Rare factory engraved government model pistol with 5” bbl, blued finish and smooth factory ivory grips. It has about “A” coverage engraving in foliate arabesque patterns with shaded background and has an unmarked, original-type, two-tone magazine. It is accompanied by its original hinged lid dark maroon box with original end label and two over-labels – one marked “ENGRAVED” and the other “IVORY BLUE”. It contains the original gray owners pamphlet, a special instruction pamphlet, and a small paper advising on ammunition. It also has the original paper label inside the bottom and inside the lid. Accompanied by a Colt Factory letter identifying this pistol and indicating it had blue finish, ivory stocks and was factory engraved. It was shipped Sept. 19, 1925 to Iver Johnson Sporting Goods Co., Boston, MA. CONDITION: As new but unfortunately has a large chemical spot on the left front edge of the slide with fine pitting underneath and a few scattered spots of rust in the same area. Front strap is slightly dulled. Otherwise it retains virtually all its original bright factory finish with some minor surface spotting and a spot or two of discoloration. Grips have a wonderful mellow color with some minor scratches and an age line. Magazine is crisp and the bore is brilliant and shiny. Box has one torn corner on the lid with a few other small chips on the edges. Labels are yellowed but very fine. All the pamphlets are fine. 4-50297 JR917 (5,000-10,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004

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
	1528	$9,775.00	ENGRAVED COLT PRE-WAR GOVERNMENT MODEL SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. Cal 45 ACP. SN C144509. Rare factory engraved government model pistol with 5” bbl, blued finish and smooth factory ivory grips. It has about “A” coverage engraving in foliate arabesque patterns with shaded background and has an unmarked, original-type, two-tone magazine. It is accompanied by its original hinged lid dark maroon box with original end label and two over-labels – one marked “ENGRAVED” and the other “IVORY BLUE”. It contains the original gray owners pamphlet, a special instruction pamphlet, and a small paper advising on ammunition. It also has the original paper label inside the bottom and inside the lid. Accompanied by a Colt Factory letter identifying this pistol and indicating it had blue finish, ivory stocks and was factory engraved. It was shipped Sept. 19, 1925 to Iver Johnson Sporting Goods Co., Boston, MA. CONDITION: As new but unfortunately has a large chemical spot on the left front edge of the slide with fine pitting underneath and a few scattered spots of rust in the same area. Front strap is slightly dulled. Otherwise it retains virtually all its original bright factory finish with some minor surface spotting and a spot or two of discoloration. Grips have a wonderful mellow color with some minor scratches and an age line. Magazine is crisp and the bore is brilliant and shiny. Box has one torn corner on the lid with a few other small chips on the edges. Labels are yellowed but very fine. All the pamphlets are fine. 4-50297 JR917 (5,000-10,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004 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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