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2256
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$4,025.00 |
*COLT 45 AUTOMATIC 1911A1 COMMERCIAL TO MILITARY CONVERSION PISTOL WITH FACTORY LETTER.SN 862442. Cal. 45. 5″ bbl. All parts correct and appear to be orig with possible exception of bbl bushing. Matching SN under firing pin stop plate. In 1942, Ordnance Dept. requisitioned all Colt’s commercial production to be converted to military configuration. Commercial markings on frame were obliterated by peening and military markings over-stamped. 6575 Government Model and National Match pistols were converted to military configuration. Slide left and right sides retain commercial government model markings. All parts are identical to commercial parts at the time except stocks are Colt wood plastic with large rings and reinforcing ribs. Thin flat rounded front sight. Flat rear sight with rounded notch. Wide spur hammer. Checkered thumb safety and slide stop. Checkered mainspring housing. Long spur grip safety. “COLT 45 AUTO” marked small “G” bbl with slight frosting in grooves. Bbl bushing appears to be a possible replacement, as it is extra tight and slightly odd shaped. All other parts including “COLT 45 AUTO” marked magazine appears to be orig to pistol. Right trigger guard bow shows “84” final assembler. Left trigger guard bow shows “R” final inspector over verified proof. Ordnance wheel shows flattened finish in stamps. “GHD” mark shows flattened finish. Accompanied by Colt factory letter showing date of shipment to Springfield Armory. CONDITION: Fine. Slide retains 95% orig finish with considerable flattening of finish from holster wear. Receiver shows 95% finish with most wear on edges and dust cover. Front grip strap very strong finish. Small “G” marked bbl thinning through ejection port. Grip screw slots excellent. Grip screws thinning finish. Magazine catch lock slot shows screwdriver damage. Mechanics are fine with possible exception of a too tight bbl bushing. Overall, a very attractive commercial to military conversion pistol with only a possible bbl bushing replaced. 52528-11 KXK (2,250-3,500) C&R – Lot 2256 |
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2257
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$0.00 |
*COLT MADE 1911A1 TYPE GOVERNMENT MODEL PISTOL.SN 52683. Cal. 45. 5″ bbl. Slide right marked with Mexican national crest and “SPECIAL EDITION” followed by “COLT AUTOMATIC CALIBER .45” over “EJERCITO MEXICANO” with rampant colt to the right. Rear sight is flat with rounded notch. Left side of slide has Colt’s standard patent address. SN appears on frame right above trigger on bbl visible through ejection port and on slide in front of rear sight. Hammer is long wide spur checkered. Thumb safety is milled, checkered. Slide stop is checkered 1911A1 type. Magazine catch is checkered. Trigger is short, milled, checkered. Mainspring housing has impressed rather than cut checkering. Stocks are full checkered walnut. Left lower stock screw is missing. Matching SN’s on frame, slide, and bbl appear to have been applied by Colt. Mainspring housing looks like some observed on DGFM Argentine pistols. Magazine is postwar metal form marked “COLT 45 AUTO” with colt. CONDITION: Very good. Top of slide shows thin rounded front sight having two large dents. Left stocks show damage to lower rear corner and is missing lower stock screw. Portion of bbl visible through ejection port was polished but now shows considerable erosion of finish. Front sight shows two large dents on top. Both stocks show considerable wear with numerous small diamonds missing. Stock screws appear to have been refinished. Mechanics are crisp. Magazine is fully blued with some erosion to finish. Overall, pistol shows 95% orig finish with various dings and scratches. 52318-5 KXK (2,000-3,000) C&R – Lot 2257 |
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2258
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$3,162.50 |
*FINE POST WWI PRODUCTION COMMERCIAL COLT 45 GOVERNMENT MODEL PISTOL WITH BOX.SN C144597. Cal. 45. 5″ bbl. Blue finish overall with traditional Colt commercial markings on slide. This 1925 production Government Model would be one of the first utilizing the A1 features including recessed finger grooves at trigger and arched mainspring housing. These transitional Government models are rarely found in good condition. 2-pc checkered walnut grips with two-tone Colt magazines, one commercially marked and the other without markings. Gun is housed in a later period brown Colt box with contemporary labels and spurious SN on bottom. CONDITION: Very fine overall, retaining most all orig finish with slight thinning and finish loss on front strap of grip, and minor finish loss on crowns of slide and at muzzle. Several small areas of corrosion are evident on left side of slide above address. Visible numbers matching. Mechanics are fine. Bore is good with sharp rifling with slight discoloration in corners of grooves. An uncommon and desirable 1911 Government Model. 52472-19 TDW (2,000-3,000) C&R – Lot 2258 Click here to view provenance |
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2259
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$1,725.00 |
*RARE THREE DIGIT SERIAL NUMBER POSTWAR COLT NATIONAL MATCH 45 WITH FACTORY LETTER.SN 512-NM. Cal. 45. 5″ factory National Match bbl with early Elliason rear sight and Colt National Match adjustable trigger and spur hammer. Blue finish overall with 2-pc Colt monogrammed checkered Walnut grips and early beveled National Match bbl bushing and recoil spring plunger. Documented with factory letter showing to Baltimore, MD in September of 1957 and indicating as a special feature, a flat mainspring housing. Gun is complete with a period 2-pc Colt grain cardboard box. CONDITION: Very fine overall, with slight edge wear and several small areas of finish loss on left side of slide above Colt markings. Typical high point edge wear on sights, edges of trigger guard and grip safety. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is bright and shiny. Visible numbers matching. These early match pistols are difficult to find in unaltered condition. 52332-42 TDW (2,000-3,000) C&R – Lot 2259 |
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2260
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$2,070.00 |
*COLT COMMERCIAL GOVERNMENT MODEL SEMI-AUTO PISTOL.SN C167571. Cal. 45 ACP. Blue finish with 5″ civilian bbl that is unmarked. Slide is matching numbered to the frame with orig half-moon front sight and flat top rear sight that may be an old replacement. Slide has standard Colt address & patent markings on left side with “COLT AUTOMATIC CALIBRE .45” and the Rampant Colt on the right side. Frame is marked “GOVERNMENT MODEL” over the SN on the right side. Pistol has wide, long hammer spur and short grip safety spur with checkered, arched main spring housing. Mounted with replacement full checkered wood grips. Accompanied by an orig 2-tone magazine with marked base. This pistol was produced in about 1933 and probably saw service during WWII. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains about 97-98% strong, bright factory style blue that is possibly an old factory restoration. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, has been fired but very little. Grips have a few chipped diamonds and show moderate diamond point wear. Magazine is extremely fine. 52583-3 JRL (2,000-3,000) C&R – Lot 2260 |
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2261
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$1,667.50 |
*COLT 1944 45 AUTOMATIC PROBABLE LUNCHBOX PISTOL.SN 1648815. Cal. 45. 5″ bbl. Contains all proper parts for 1944 1911A1 production including ramped front sight, wide square notch rear sight and unnumbered slide. Standard Colt nomenclature left side with rampant colt in the middle. Internally, the only marks is “M” on top of receiver. Externally, slide and frame have been “P” proofed in the normal places. Inspector of Ordnance mark and final acceptance marks are missing, as is Ordnance wheel. No sign of either having been applied. Bbl is “COLT 45 AUTO”, small “G” mark but shows hand fitting residue on sides of lug. Wide milled checkered hammer. Checkered thumb safety. Serrated slide stop. Stamped trigger. Long tang grip safety. Checkered mainspring housing. Wide ring Colt wood stocks with reinforcing ribs. Indications are the pistol was never accepted by Ordnance and thus never shipped. A Colt letter would be needed to verify this. CONDITION: Very fine, except for bbl. Bore is pitted in lands and grooves. Slight takedown scratch. Wear on slide rail is minimal yet bbl shows extensive wear. Overall finish shows 97% Colt factory Parkerization with only a few spots of wear on dust cover, etc. with most of the wear on bbl. Magazine catch lock slot has slight screwdriver damage. Mechanics are fine. Magazine is full blued, postwar, marked “COLT .45 AUTO” on bottom that appears to have a slight bulge on the right side. 52528-7 KXK (1,850-2,250) C&R – Lot 2261 |
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2262
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$1,955.00 |
*REMINGTON RAND 1911A1 PISTOL 1945 PRODUCTION WITH EXTRA MAGAZINE.SN 2397504. Cal. 45. 5″ High Standard bbl. Slide right and left sides show typical late war Blanchard marks on side. Remington Rand type III marking left side of slide. Wide ramped serrated front sight. Flat square notch rear sight. Receiver properly marked with SN, USP, and M1911A1 US ARMY mark. Trigger guard bow right upper marked “4”, lower marked “P”. Left trigger guard bow upper marked “7”. Final inspector mark “JA”. Magazine is postwar fully blued welded base type. Accompanied by postwar commercial with welded base. CONDITION: Very fine except for bbl which is indicated below: Light frosting in grooves. “FJA” acceptance mark shows flattened finish within. Ordnance wheel right side shows bare metal. Magazine catch lock slot crisp. Stock screws show minor wear. Screw slots crisp. Hammer, grip safety, thumb safety and slide stop finished in dark Parkerizing. Slide and receiver finished in Remington Rand late war light Parkerizing. Finish appears to be orig on slide and receiver. Mechanics are fine. Overall finish is crisp with 96-98% orig finish. Magazine is postwar new. Extra magazine is postwar new. Entire pistol except for magazine appears to be original. 52528-12 KXK (1,500-2,300) C&R – Lot 2262 |
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2264
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$1,035.00 |
*FINE COLT/ITHACA MODEL 1911 ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL PISTOL REBUILD.SN 629019. Cal. 45 ACP. Manufactured in 1919 as a 1911 Government Model 45. Later rebuilt and so marked at Rock Island Arsenal retaining many of the earlier 1911 parts, such as long trigger, diamond pattern checkered walnut grips, flat mainspring housing, short grip safety and not modified for finger grooves at trigger and having an Ithaca 1911 A1 slide assembly installed on top. This was commonly done during wartime and post-wartime. CONDITION: Very fine overall, with excellent bore and mechanics. Most Arsenal refinish remaining. Grips are very fine with slight wear at bottom and having been re-checkered probably at the Arsenal. Slight muzzle wear and evidence of holster wear, but this is typical for these rebuilt government models. 52148-1 (750-950) C&R – Lot 2264 |
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2265
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$1,380.00 |
*COLT DOUBLE DIAMOND OFFICER’S ACP MODEL PISTOL WITH 3-1/2″ BARREL WITH BOX AND VARIOUS ITEMS OF PAPERWORK.SN 0274DD. Cal. 45ACP. 3-1/2″ bbl. Right slide marked “COLT OFFICER’S ACP”. Left slide marked “DOUBLE DIAMOND” with Colt Double Diamond emblem in the middle over “45 AUTOMATIC”. Frame marked “COLT’S PTFA MFG. CO. HARTFORD CONN. U.S.A.”. Stocks are made of a light wood with Colt silver emblems in the middle. Upper right trigger guard bow shows “W” assembler’s mark. Left trigger guard bow upper shows “6” final inspection mark. Left lower trigger guard bow shows verified proof. Front sight is wide black ramped with white dot. Rear sight is flat top square notched with two white dots. Hammer is serrated, flat side with lanyard hole. Grip safety is long tang. Mainspring housing is serrated without lanyard loop. Slide stop is serrated. Trigger is short, milled, serrated. Magazine catch is serrated. Recall spring plug is checkered. Magazine is Metalform stainless marked “COLT/45 AUTO” with colt. Accompanied by numbered matching box and various items of paperwork. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Gun appears to have been fired but is in near new condition with only the slightest of surface deterioration anywhere. Top of slide finished in non-reflective grey. Remainder of pistol finished in Colt bright stainless. Finish is 99%+. Mechanics are crisp. Outer cardboard sleeve shows minor tattering but label is in very good condition and full legible. 52528-33 KXK (1,500-2,500) – Lot 2265 |
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2266
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$1,955.00 |
*OUTSTANDING COLT MARK IV/SERIES 70 GOLD CUP NATIONAL MATCH .45 ACP PISTOL WITH BOX, PAPERWORK AND TEST TARGET.SN 70N08067. Cal. 45. 5″ factory National Match marked bbl. High polish blue finish overall with Elliason adjustable rear sight and National Match front sight. Wide Colt National Match adjustable trigger and spur hammer. 2-pc Colt monogrammed checkered walnut grips with factory flat main spring housing and factory forward grip serrations. Manufactured 1972. With non-factory rnd follower magazine. Housed in its numbers matching Gold Cup National Match box. CONDITION: Very fine, with typical very light edge wear at high points of sights and leading edges of slide, as well as high point of grip safety and main spring housing bottom. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is bright and shiny. Gun shows very little use. Box is very good with slight edge wear with strong and discernible label and a minor edge repair using clear tape. Visible numbers matching. 52612-3 TDW (1,850-2,500) – Lot 2266 Click here to view provenance |
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2267
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$1,035.00 |
*COLT MARK IV/SERIES 70 GOLD CUP NATIONAL MATCH .45 ACP PISTOL.SN 70N32979. Cal. 45 ACP. 5″ factory National Match marked bbl. Blue finish overall with matte finish slide top and bottom of frame. Elliason adjustable rear sight with National Match front sight. 2-pc monogrammed checkered walnut grips with Gold Cup wide adjustable trigger and spur hammer. Manufactured 1976. CONDITION: Extremely fine as professionally restored. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is bright and shiny. Very slight takedown scratch under slide stop with typical high point edge wear on sights. Visible numbers matching. 52612-2 TDW (1,450-1,850) – Lot 2267 |
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2268
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$4,025.00 |
*PAIR OF EARLY 1945 PRODUCTION ITHACA GUN CO. 1911 A1 PISTOLS.1) ITHACA 1911A1. SN 2118718. Cal. 45. 5″ bbl. Entire pistol shows standard late war Ithaca configuration. All parts appear to be orig to pistol except bbl. With fully blued Risdon contract magazine with welded base. Accompanied by two extra postwar commercial magazines with welded bases. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Pistol exclusive of bbl visible retains 98%+ orig condition. Portion of bbl through ejection port is in the white. Bore bright and shiny. Right stock has remnants of a rack number in green paint. Mechanics are crisp. Overall appearance of gun up close is crisp and spectacular. C&R 2) ITHACA 1911A1. SN 2129248. Cal. 45. 5″ bbl. Entire pistol shows standard late war Ithaca configuration. All parts appear to be orig to pistol except postwar magazine. With fully blued postwar commercial magazine with welded base. Accompanied by two extra postwar commercial magazines with welded bases. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Pistol retains 98%+ orig condition. Flannery bolt bbl bore is bright but dirty. Mechanics are crisp. All parts have orig finish. All markings are crisp and sharp. Ordnance wheel shows portions of raw metal. Stocks are near perfect. C&R 52528-13, 52528-17 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2268 |
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2269
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$6,037.50 |
*LOT OF TWO COLT MADE 1911 A1 CAL. 45 AUTOMATIC PISTOLS.1) COLT 1911A1. SN 16643326. Cal. 45. 5″ bbl. 1944 production. Pistol appears to be all orig except rear sight. Registration mark does not line up. Slide unmarked on right side. Left side has standard 1911 Colt marking with Rampant Colt in the middle. “P” ahead of rear sight. Identical “P” below magazine catch. Receiver shows standard markings right side. Ordnance wheel shows burnished metal. Frame left shows “G.H.D.” mark with crushed finish inside letters. Trigger guard bow left marked with “P” final inspector mark and verified proof. Right trigger guard bow shows final assembler number 96. Stocks are Colt wide ring type with reinforcing ribs. Screws appear new. Magazine catch lock perfect. Trigger is stamped metal type. Hammer is wide spur. Grips safety is long tang type. Mainspring housing is serrated. Slide stop is checkered. Slide finish appears to be Parko-Lubrite. Frame also appears to be Parko-Lubrite over sandblasting. Magazine is postwar welded base type, fully blued. Bbl is “COLT 45 AUTO” marked with “F” inspector mark. CONDITION: Fine condition. Bore is shiny with little, if any frosting, but dirty. Overall, pistol appears in excellent orig condition except possibly rear sight and magazine. Only slight scuffing of front grip strap. Rear grip strap has minor wear. A few minor dings on edges. Mechanics are fine. C&R 2) COLT 1911A1. SN 720405. Cal. 45. 5″ bbl. Rare 1940 production all blue Model 1911A1 with matching numbered slide. It has full checkered walnut grips with an “S” (Scovill) code all blue magazine. It has its orig Colt small “G” military bbl and the tiny “CSR” inspector initials on the left side of the frame. Rear sight registration mark does not line up but rear sight appears to be orig. CONDITION: Fine. Overall retains 75-80% orig blue, thin on the slide with scattered spots of pitting and a few small spots on the left front side of the frame. Right side is very fine. Stocks are sound with the right stock showing heavy wear. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with some frosting in the grooves. Very fine later magazine. Overall, a very rare blued Colt 1911A1 that appears to be all orig except for the magazine and is in decent condition. C&R 52528-19, 52528-20 KXK (2,500-5,000) – Lot 2269 |
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2270
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$3,105.00 |
*GROUP OF FOUR WWI COLT 1911 CAL. 45 COMMEMORATIVE AUTOMATIC PISTOLS IN DISPLAY BOXES MADE IN 1967.1) COLT 1911. SN 1984 CT. Cal. 45. 5″ bbl. Typical commemorative slide marking right side. Left shows battlefield engraving. Stock escutcheon plate shows Chateau-Thierry. Bbl marked “COLT.45AUTO” over verified proof through ejection port. Slide shows circled Rampant Colt on left rear. Frame right shows SN above trigger. Left stock shows Army insignia escutcheon over embossment plate. Right stock shows The Great War escutcheon. Magazine with welded base and “COLT45AUTO” on base plate. Stocks are dbl diamond walnut. Box is painted brown with sliding top and removable plexiglass front. Pistol held in place by three brass brackets and a piece of foam tape behind stock. Foam tape has deteriorated and left residue on the stock. Rear of display case shows map of Chateau-Thierry. CONDITION: Extremely fine condition. Pistol appears to be unfired. Pistol is covered with heavy grease, so it was not disassembled. Finish appears to be 100% factory new with no sign of deterioration anywhere. Right stock shows foam rubber from mounting bracket tape deterioration on checkering which appears to be removable. Bore as new. Magazine is fully blued. Mechanics are crisp. Scuffs on left front rail on box, minor scuffs on all surfaces. C&R 2) COLT 1911. SN 1984 MA. Cal. 45. 5″ bbl. Typical commemorative slide marking right side, left shows battlefield engraving. Left stock escutcheon shows MEUSE ARGONNE. Bbl marked “COLT.45AUTO” over verified proof through ejection port. Slide shows circled Rampant Colt on left rear. Frame right shows SN above trigger. Left stock shows Army insignia escutcheon over embossment plate. Right stock shows some deterioration of foam rubber mounting strip on The Great War escutcheon. Magazine with welded base and “COLT45AUTO” on base plate. Stocks are smooth uncheckered what appears to be oak. Box is painted brown with sliding top and removable plexiglass front. Pistol held in place by three brass brackets and a piece of foam tape behind stock. Foam tape has deteriorated and left residue on the stock. Rear of display case shows map of MEUSE ARGONNE. CONDITION: Extremely fine condition. Pistol appears to be unfired. Pistol is covered with heavy grease, so it was not disassembled. Finish appears to be 100% factory new with no sign of deterioration anywhere. Right stock shows foam rubber from mounting bracket tape deterioration on stock, which appears to be removable. Bore as new. Magazine is fully blued. Mechanics are crisp. Minor scuffs on all surfaces of box. C&R3) COLT 1911. SN 1984 M2. Cal. 45. 5″ bbl. Typical commemorative slide marking right side. Left shows battlefield engraving. Stock escutcheon plate shows “THE 2ND BATTLE OF THE MARNE”. Bbl marked “COLT.45AUTO” over verified proof through ejection port. Slide shows circled Rampant Colt on left rear. Frame right shows SN above trigger. Left stock shows Army insignia escutcheon over embossment plate. Right stock shows The Great War escutcheon. Magazine with welded base and “COLT45AUTO” on base plate. Stocks are dbl diamond walnut. Box is painted brown with sliding top and removable plexiglass front. Pistol held in place by three brass brackets and a piece of foam tape behind stock. Foam tape has deteriorated and left residue on the stock. Rear of display case shows map of THE 2ND BATTLE OF THE MARNE. CONDITION: Extremely fine condition. Pistol appears to be unfired. Pistol is covered with heavy grease, so it was not disassembled. Finish appears to be 100% factory new with no sign of deterioration anywhere. Right stock shows foam rubber from mounting bracket tape deterioration on checkering, which appears to be removable. Bore as new. Magazine is fully blued. Mechanics are crisp. Minor scuffs on all surfaces of box. ; C&R4) COLT 1911. SN 1984 BW. Cal. 45. 5″ bbl. Typical commemorative slide marking right side. Left shows battlefield engraving. Stock escutcheon plate shows BELLEAUX WOOD. Bbl marked “COLT.45AUTO” over verified proof through ejection port. Slide shows circled Rampant Colt on left rear. Frame right shows SN above trigger. Left stock shows Army insignia escutcheon over embossment plate. Right stock shows The Great War escutcheon. Magazine with welded base and “COLT45AUTO” on base plate. Stocks appears to be uncheckered rosewood. Box is painted brown with sliding top and removable plexiglass front. Pistol held in place by three brass brackets and a piece of foam tape behind stock. Foam tape has deteriorated and left residue on the stock. Rear of display case shows map of BELLEAUX WOOD. CONDITION: Extremely fine condition. Pistol appears to be unfired. Pistol is covered with heavy grease, so it was not disassembled. Finish appears to be 100% factory new with no sign of deterioration anywhere. Right stock shows foam rubber from mounting bracket tape deterioration on surface which appears to be removable. Bore as new. Magazine is fully blued. Mechanics are crisp. Scratches on both left and right rails of box. Minor scuffs on all surfaces. ; C&R 52528-25, 52528-26, 52528-27, 52528-28 KXK (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2270 |
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2271
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$0.00 |
RARE SCAGEL DOUBLE EDGED FIGHTING KNIFE WITH STACKED LEATHER AND STAG HANDLE WITH ORIGINAL SHEATH.Fine Scagel fighting knife that has 7-3/16″ double edged spear point blade with triangle shaped ricassos, one side of which is stamped with Mr. Scagel’s trademark Kris. Hand guard is oval shape with fluted top edge. Handle is stacked leather, red washers with aluminum & copper spacers. Pommel is stag, secured with a single brass rivet. Accompanied by its original Scagel made black leather, hand stitched sheath with thumb snap. Back of the sheath is crudely stamped “P.R.M.”. This knife is similar in shape and size to several others pictured in the book Scagel Handmade, Lucie. William Scagel was the great grand daddy of American custom knife makers in the modern era. He was born February 1875 in Ontario, Canada and in 1900 immigrated to the United States. In 1917 he opened his shop in Muskegon, MI where he worked in metal & cutlery and in the 1936-1937 period began his knife-making career and died in 1963. Mr. Scagel’s knives have been the inspiration for numerous custom knife-makers ever since. He produced knives from the tiniest bird & fish knife to the giant camp knives, along with axes & folding knives. He also produced numerous other articles such as copper-ware skillets, pots & pans. He even made corkscrews. His knives rarely come to market. CONDITION: Good, no original finish remains with the blade a cleaned gray metal patina with some fine surface etching. Handle is sound, showing moderate wear with the leather a little dry. Scabbard is fine, solid & clean. 52456-1 JRL (6,000-8,000) – Lot 2271 |
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2272
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$4,600.00 |
VERY RARE WWII V-42 FIGHTING KNIFE ISSUED TO WILLIAM B. MCINTOSH, USS OMAHA.This knife is in very good condition with blade measuring 7-5/16″ retaining most of its blued finish in its correct scabbard. Scabbard still retains the “U S S OMAHA” stamped markings which are almost always obliterated. Beneath these markings are SN “C-15”. There were only 70 of these knives issued to the USS OMAHA. This is a rare WW II fighting knife that is rarely offered identified and Wm. B. McIntosh is shown on Omaha’s crew list (see attached Muster Roll of Crew in provenance). William B. McIntosh is listed as a Seaman 2nd class (S2cV6) for the quarter ending September 30, 1944. The USS Omaha was the lead ship of the Omaha-class light cruiser and had a fairly illustrious WWII history and its history should be read on the provenance link online. PROVENANCE: William B. McIntosh 1944-1948; William McIntosh Jr. 1948; Present owner and consignor. CONDITION: Good to very good overall. Blade retains most of its orig blue finish with scattered areas of pitting. Correct sheath is sound and solid with minor crazing, scuffing and dark dry areas on periphery, broken strap missing snap clasp. We have never seen unobscured USS Omaha markings previous, but I believe these are orig. This is also the only example noted where the sailor’s name is inscribed on ricasso. 52535-1 JS (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2272 Click here to view provenance |
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2273
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$460.00 |
RARE AND FINE “WESTERN” WWII US AIR CORPS V-44 SURVIVAL KNIFE.This is a fine, orig and authentic example of a WWII USMC/Air Corps knife measuring 14-1/2″ overall with 9-1/4″ Bowie blade marked “WESTERN” with 2-pc black textured composite grips retained by 3 iron rivets. Knife is accompanied by orig brown leather scabbard. PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Fine overall. Blade some orig polish and luster, overall cleaned with several small nicks in cutting edge, staining and pitting. Iron oval cross guard is smooth. Brown leather scabbard is scuffed but sound with broken section of snap closure. 52332-215 JS (300-500) – Lot 2273 |
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2274
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$258.75 |
RARE WWII US AIR CORPS-USMC V-44 SURVIVAL KNIFE OF AMERICAN GI WHO LISTS 26 POSTS, INCLUDING CAMPS AND PACIFIC ISLANDS.This is an honest example of an unmarked V-42 survival knife that saw some use and “BUD YOKLEY” wrote his name and listed 26 places he was stationed starting at Camp Croft and ending with several Philippine and Pacific Islands before coming home. PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Very good overall. 9-1/4″ blade is overall grey with staining and pitting. Brass cross guard has been cleaned with several small dents. Composition grips are worn with several reductions; iron pins have dark patina. Snap closure to scabbard is heavily scuffed and worn. Scabbard is fairly solid with break near tip with folding. 52332-216 JS (300-500) – Lot 2274 |
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2275
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$402.50 |
RARE AND FINE “COLLINS” WWII US AIR CORPS V-44 SURVIVAL KNIFE.This is an extremely fine, orig and authentic example of a highly reproduced knife measuring 14-1/4″ overall with 9-7/16″ Bowie blade marked “COLLINS & CO / logo with hammer / LEGITIMUS / MADE IN USA / NO. 18” with 2-pc black composition grip retained by 5 brass rivets. Knife is accompanied by orig brown leather scabbard. PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Fine overall. Blade shows old cleaning with light pitting, polished bright. Brass cross guard is smooth. Tooled brown leather scabbard properly maker marked and has tear near tip. 52332-217 JS (300-500) – Lot 2275 |
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2276
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$517.50 |
RARE AND EXTREMELY FINE “COLLINS” GREEN HORN WWII US AIR CORPS V-44 SURVIVAL KNIFE.This is an extremely fine, orig and authentic example of a highly faked knife measuring 14-1/8″ overall with 9-1/2″ Bowie blade marked “COLLINS & CO / logo with hammer / LEGITIMUS / MADE IN USA / NO. 18” with rare green horn grip retained by 5 brass pins. Knife is accompanied by orig Collins tooled brown leather scabbard. You cannot find a much better example. PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Very fine overall. Blade retains much of its orig polish and luster with some light staining and old sharpening. Brass cross guard is cleaned with mixed patina. Properly maker marked leather scabbard is also fine with light folding at tip. 52332-214 JS (300-500) – Lot 2276 |
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2277
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$575.00 |
RARE AND EXTREMELY FINE “CASE XX” WWII US AIR CORPS V-44 SURVIVAL KNIFE.This is an extremely fine, orig and authentic example of a rare Air Corps-USMC knife measuring 14-1/4″ overall with 9-3/8″ Bowie blade marked “CASED XX” with black composite grip retained by 3 aluminum rivets. Knife is accompanied by orig brown leather scabbard. You cannot find a finer example. PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Very fine overall. Blade retains virtually all its orig polish and luster with some light staining, pinprick pitting. Brass cross guard is smooth with mustard patina. Brown leather scabbard is also fine with dark stained area on belt loop. 52332-218 JS (300-500) – Lot 2277 |
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2278
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$1,380.00 |
RARE AND EXTREMELY FINE “MARSDEN” WWII US AIR CORPS V-44 SURVIVAL KNIFE.This is an extremely fine orig and authentic example of an Australian made WWII knife measuring 13-7/8″ overall with 9-1/4″ Bowie blade marked “MARSDEN / SYDNEY” with black composite grip retained by 3 metal pins, with filing marks removing portion of grip at each pin. Knife is accompanied by orig brown leather scabbard with snap closure. You cannot find a finer example. PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Very fine overall. Blade retains virtually all its orig polish and luster with some light staining. Brass cross guard is smooth with a few minor dents and scuffs. Brown leather scabbard is also fine. 52332-219 JS (300-500) – Lot 2278 |
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2279
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$460.00 |
RARE AND FINE “BROAD ARROW” PROOFED WWII AIR CORPS-USMC V-44 SURVIVAL KNIFE.This is a fine example of a rare, orig Air Corps survival knife with no maker mark, but has British “broad arrow” proof stamped on center of brass cross guard, measuring 14″ overall with 8-7/8″ Bowie blade with black composite grip retained by 3 brass rivets. Knife is accompanied by orig brown leather scabbard with name scratched. PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Blade shows old cleaning and sharpening, overall mottled grey with staining and pitting. Brass cross guard is has one bent quillon and well discerned “broad arrow” proof stamped over “W”. Brown leather scabbard is in matching very good condition. 52332-220 JS (300-500) – Lot 2279 |
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2280
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$690.00 |
RARE AND EXTREMELY FINE “KINFOLKS” WWII US AIR CORPS V-44 SURVIVAL KNIFE.This is an extremely fine orig example of a rare, original and authentic example of a highly faked knife measuring 14-1/2″ overall with 9-5/8″ Bowie blade marked “KINFOLKS / INC” with black composite grip retained by 3 aluminum rivets. Knife is accompanied by orig brown leather scabbard. You cannot find a finer example. PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Very fine overall. Blade retains virtually all its orig polish and luster with some light staining. Brass cross guard is smooth with small area of verdigris. Brown leather scabbard is also fine with light folding at tip. 52332-213 JS (300-500) – Lot 2280 |
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2281
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$0.00 |
ORNATE MEXICAN BOWIE KNIFE MADE FOR THE TOURIST TRADE.Blade is etched on the left side with a scene of a wolf chasing a deer. It is marked Mexico at the ricasso with something below that is illegible. Right side of blade is etched “MEXICO”. Scales are made of horn. Pommel shows an eagle head with some decoration carrying through to the handle. Scabbard is red russet leather in color, tooled on the face with the Mexican eagle, snake and cactus motif stamped at the throat with MEXICO below. CONDITION: Fine. Knife blade has not been sharpened. There are some black stains on either side toward the ricasso. Markings are clear. Scales are intact. Pommel is fine. Scabbard is fine, intact, with sharp decorations. A fine example of a Mexican knife made for the tourist trade in the 1950’s or 60’s. 52646-34 TEP (100-200) – Lot 2281 |
