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3011
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$4,312.50 |
*COLT MODEL 1902 MILITARY PISTOL WITH ROUND SPUR HAMMER.SN 14805. Cal. 38 Auto. Early model with checkering on front of slide, both sides. Appears to be all correct and orig. With no replaced parts or significant repairs. Right slide marked “Automatic Colt” and “Calibre 38 Rimless Smokeless”, “Model 1902”. Left side marked “Browning Patent, Pat’d April 20, 1897, Sept 9, 1902”, “Colt’s Patent Fire Arms Mfg Company. Hartford, Conn. U.S.A.” Lanyard loop swivel on left bottom corner of receiver. Mag marking “Cal. 38/Colt”. Accompanied by period holster. Colt started with SN 15,000 in this series with the intention of numbering down and this is one of the first 200 guns made of this model. PROVENANCE: The Frank H. Wheaton, III Collection. CONDITION: Bluing on slide and frame is all Colt orig. Rear sight may have been removed as slide shows small peening marks front and back. Rear grip strap has several drag marks from a ring. Fire bluing on wedge on both sides partially visible. Front grip strap shows most of the bluing with some small scratches. Ding marks around pin above trigger on right hand side. Mildly pitted bore with lands very visible. Slight pit mark on right hand side of slide. Spotting on right hand frame bottom. Scratch marks on right lower grip. Grips in very good + condition, grip screws show minor damage. Slight drag mark under lanyard loop swivel. Holster in very good condition showing verdigris on closure stud, marked “14/45A”. 51517-25 KXK (5,000-8,000) C&R – Lot 3011 |
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3012
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$4,600.00 |
*COLT MODEL 1902 MILITARY PISTOL WITH FLAT SPUR HAMMER.SN 42659. Cal. 38 Auto. Late model with grip serrations on rear of slide, both sides. Appears to be all correct and orig. With no replaced parts or significant repairs. Right slide marked “Automatic Colt” and “Calibre 38 Rimless Smokeless”, “Model 1902”. Left side marked “Browning Patent, Pat’d April 20, 1897, Sept 9, 1902”, “Colt’s Patent Fire Arms Mfg Company. Hartford, Conn. U.S.A.” Lanyard loop swivel on left bottom corner of receiver. Orig mag marked “Mil./Colt/.38 Cal.” PROVENANCE: The Frank H. Wheaton, III Collection. CONDITION: Slide shows most of its orig blue with a few light scattering spots on top. Small scratch above key on left side front. Front and rear grip straps in near perfect condition with a couple small areas on the rear grip strap. Some small drag marks below swivel lanyard loop. Most of bluing remains except high edge wear. Bore is coated with heavy grease but appears to be unpitted. Minor spots on left hand grip lower. Grips in near excellent condition, grip screws near excellent. 51517-26 KXK (4,000-7,000) C&R – Lot 3012 |
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3013
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$0.00 |
*SPRINGFIELD ARMORY 1911 PISTOL, 1914 PRODUCTION, APPARENTLY ORIGINAL (EXCEPT MAG).SN 79829. Cal. 45 ACP. All parts (except mag) appear to be Springfield made from their distinctive shapes, but most are not “S” marked. Pistol was not taken down to examine internal small parts. Proper large diamond Springfield made stocks. Wide spur duck bill hammer. Right hand slide Springfield eagle marked as well as “Model of 1911 US Army” in Springfield fonts. Left side of slide has standard patent marking, Springfield Armory marking and flaming bomb. Receiver right side has SN, left side has “United States Property” and flaming bomb marks. Bbl bushing has distinctive Springfield front profile. PROVENANCE: The Frank H. Wheaton, III Collection. CONDITION: Bbl has heavy pitting with lands still showing, rear of hood properly marked “MD”, lugs properly marked “S” and “P”, link and pin loose, most of bbl finish missing. Mag is Colt type-3 lanyard loop with minor surface deterioration on bottom, but no cracks in the upper corners. All finish is missing from stock screws, some are partially damaged. Slide has noticeable wear on top and on the muzzle end. Rear of slide has some wear on the high spots. Receiver has most wear on front grip straps and dust cover. Most Springfield made pistols show considerable wear, the overall appearance of this all orig (except mag) pistol is very pleasing with only moderate wear. 51517-4 KXK (4,500-7,500) C&R – Lot 3013 |
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3014
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$0.00 |
*COLLECTOR’S LOT OF TWO .45 ACP SERVICE PISTOLS.1) REMINGTON RAND 1911. NSN. Cal. 45 ACP. Bbl “P” marked at rear of ejection port. Proper Remington UMC markings on left side. Right slide marked “Model of 1911 U.S. Army”. Hammer is wide checkered, thumb safety is checkered, trigger is long and smooth. Most collectors believe the unnumbered pistols were made after the production contract from left over parts. Appears to have all Remington UMC parts although unmarked. Mag is standard Colt type-3 with lanyard loop. PROVENANCE: The Frank H. Wheaton, III Collection. CONDITION: Slide dark-blue blued with fading from middle to rear, one minor ding opposite ejection port on left side. Receiver in-the-white with tarnishing of exposed surfaces. Stocks appear to be Colt manufactured and in very good condition, right stock screws show mild buggering, left stock screws very good +. Receiver has no numbers showing inside or out. Trigger, mag catch, hammer, grip safety, thumb safety are black finished, remainder of lower receiver in-the-white. C&R 2) NORWEGIAN 1914. SN 31336. Cal. 45 ACP. Right side slide marked “1945” over a square proof mark, top of slide shows “F” in front of hammer, left side of slide marked with standard Norwegian markings, SN, and above Crown/7 and Crown/K (Wilhelmina proofs). Pistol has no Nazi proofs. Left frame marked “31336”. Trigger, slide stop, thumb safety, bbl, grip safety, and mainspring housing marked with “.336”. Hammer and mag catch release unmarked but have proper Norwegian finish. Stocks are very light European wood that has been stained. Trigger is long, smooth. Hammer is short, checkered. Thumb safety is checkered. Mag appears to be post-war spot welded base. Entire pistol appears to be original with late war finish (except mag). Mainspring housing lacks lanyard loop. PROVENANCE: The Frank H. Wheaton, III Collection. CONDITION: Has 96++ war-time finish, slight edge wear, slight fading on grip straps. Stock screws very good. C&R 51517-17, 51517-21 (5,000-6,000) – Lot 3014 |
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3015
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$5,750.00 |
*COLT 1911 PISTOL .45 CALIBER.SN 139275. Cal. 45ACP. Made in early 1917. Inspected by Gilbert H. Stewart with sub-inspector Frank Hosmer. Typical early 1917 pistol with Roman-type font on all slide and receiver markings. Wide spur hammer, long trigger and flat mainspring housing, sights are in excellent condition with only some blue missing on corners. PROVENANCE: The Frank H. Wheaton, III Collection. CONDITION: Most parts appear to be correct and orig with the following exceptions; bbl is WWII replacement by High Standard, flat mainspring housing appears to have been replaced by one with a number of dents that have been refinished, keyhole lanyard loop mag is from an earlier pistol. Lanyard loop was discontinued in 1916. Walnut grips and screws appear to be in excellent plus condition. Front grip strap slightly fading, bluing is worn only on the high edges, but slight fading all over. Small screw mark on right trigger from a trigger shoe. Slide has slight scratch mark near lower front of ejection port. Receiver has small scratch mark right side below hammer and a very small take-down scratch on left side. All markings are typical and correct including Hosmers inspection mark above the firing pin stop plate and Hosmers mark above disconnector hole. Very small pit hidden by slide stop. Mag catch lock slot slightly damaged. Overall a very nice example of an early 1917 pistol with only a couple of changed parts. Mag bottom rivets seem to have been re-staked, sides have been cleaned with moderate pitting on sides. 51517-14 KXK (6,000-10,000) C&R – Lot 3015 |
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3016
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$1,380.00 |
*COLT 1911 (BLACK ARMY) PISTOL.SN 497138. Cal. 45 ACP. Right hand slide marking “Model of 1911. U.S. Army” in proper Gothic font. Left hand slide marked with “Colt Patent” markings in proper Gothic font. Rampant Colt logo in middle of slide. Slide properly marked “H” (Gothic) over firing pin stop plate. Proper wide spur hammer, wide trigger, thin front sight, relieved checkered slide stop, and not much wear to the slide hold back notch. Two toned type mag. CONDITION: Front and rear sights in good condition, rear sight has proper small “U” notch. Receiver and slide have most of the orig economy war time finish remaining. Finish may possibly have been re-blued but shows no apparent buffing. Receiver and slide have numerous small dings and scratches but very little pitting. Stocks are proper Colt double diamond type in good ++ condition. Stock screws show minor slot damage. Holes behind stocks show heart shaped cutouts. Bbl has vertical “P H” marking which is per the books a bit too early for the SN. Bore good ++ with a couple of pits. Minor pitting on both sides of the trigger. Mag finish is somewhat deteriorated but still attractive looking. Overall a very decent looking Black Army with most of its finish. 51389-3 KXK (2,000-2,850) C&R – Lot 3016 |
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3017
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$1,495.00 |
*COLT MODEL OF 1911 PISTOL MADE IN 1919, BLACK ARMY.SN 595113. Cal. .45. 5″ bbl. Colt Model of 1911 pistol made in 1919, Black Army. Long wide spur checkered hammer. Checkered thumb safety and slide stop. Short tang grip safety. Flat mainspring housing with lanyard loop. Dbl diamond checkered stocks with faceted stock screws with minor buggering. Long milled trigger. Excellent mag catch that protrudes on right slightly. Right stock appears to be a replacement, and has gap under it indicating a replacement or replaced bushings. Slide “H” marked with Gothic font above firing pin stop plate. Right side of slide marked “Model of 1911. U.S.ARMY”. “United States Property” above SN on right side. Left lower trigger guard bow #58. Ordinance acceptance eagle over 7 above mag catch (left). Left slide marked with Colt’s normal patent data, followed by Rampant Colt and Colt’s standard address. Top of receiver marked “G” behind disconnector and “HP” sharing common leg to the right. Bbl is Colt .45AUTO with tiny “f” in front of lug (WWII). CONDITION: Front grip strap mostly in the white. Rear grip strap mostly in the white. Moderate finish missing on dust cover. Slide missing much finish all over. Bore moderately frosted in grooves. Mag is very good+ Colt Type IV two-toned pinned base. Slight deterioration of finish on sides and bottom of floorplate. Slide has much of orig Black Army faded in clumps, which is typical. Overall, a decent looking Black Army made in 1919. 51709-27 KXK (1,800-3,000) C&R – Lot 3017 |
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3018
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$3,162.50 |
*VERY EARLY SPRINGFIELD EAGLE INSPECTION MARKED 1918 MODEL OF 1911 PISTOL.SN 303434. Cal. .45. 5″ bbl. Very early Springfield Eagle inspection marked 1918 model of 1911 pistol. Right side of slide SN marked behind slide stop in Gothic font. Left receiver marked “United States Property” on dustcover flat. Springfield eagle over “S11” (Ordinance acceptance mark over mag catch button). Right slide marked “Model of 1911. U.S. ARMY”. Left slide has standard Colt 1913 patent marking with Colt’s address to the rear, Rampant Colt in the middle. Front sight is rounded, flat, thin. Rear sight has small round notch. “H” above firing pin stop plate. All nomenclature in Gothic font. Long milled trigger. Long wide spur checkered hammer. Checkered thumb safety. Checkered slide stop. Short tang grip safety. Flat mainspring housing with lanyard loop. Bbl properly “P, H” marked vertical with “5” in front of lug. Mag is Colt Type IV, two-tone, less lanyard loop. CONDITION: Mag catch lock slightly buggered. Stock and stock screws excellent orig condition. Only right upper stock screw shows any amount of buggering. Slide has slight deterioration of finish on top with most of the finish on the sides intact. Small scratches to the recoil spring housing cutout near muzzle. Slight finish wear to edges at muzzle. Receiver has mostly orig finish remaining. Only a small amount of corrosion on the mainspring housing where it rubs the holster, and on the lower edge. Only slight finish deterioration on front grip strap and rest of receiver. Typical wear on bottom right corner of butt. Moderate takedown scratch. Stock screws show mostly orig finish and orig faceting. Bore is bright and shiny. Only moderate wear on slide rails, and just the slightest peening of holdopen and takedown notches. Bbl finish shows only moderate deterioration in ejection port area. Orig dbl diamond walnut stocks show only slight wear at the bottoms especially the right stock. Otherwise, excellent condition. Finish is excellent with only slight deterioration on sides and floorplate of mag. Overall, an excellent condition all orig 1911 pistol with one of the first Springfield Armory acceptance stamps. 51696-8 KXK (2,500-4,000) C&R – Lot 3018 |
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3019
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$2,587.50 |
*NEARLY ALL ORIGINAL 1911 U.S. ARMY PISTOL MADE 1913.SN 45148. Cal. .45. 5″ bbl. Very attractive nearly all original 1911 U.S. Army made 1913. Wide spur short stubby hammer. Long billed trigger. Short tang grip safety. Flat mainspring housing with lanyard loop. Dbl diamond checkered walnut stocks. Right side of slide shows SN behind slide stop pin hole, crisp and clear. Left side shows “United States Property” with Roman lettering on dustcover flat. Cartouche of Walter J. Penfield above mag catch release crisp and clear. Checkered hammer, thumb safety, and slide stop. Right of slide marked “Model of 1911. U.S.ARMY”. Front sight thin rounded tapered. Rear sight flat top round notch. Slide marked “H” no serifs over firing pin stop plate. Left side of slide has standard Colt patent data followed by Colt’s address, Rampant Colt to rear of slide. Bbl right lug “T” marked. Left lug “D” marked. “P”, “H” (vertical) marks visible through ejection port. A proper bbl would be marked horizontally. Bbl bushing from shape appears to be from a later pistol. Mag is Type III, two-toned lanyard loop, in excellent- condition. Only slight deterioration of finish on sides and minor finish wear on tongue. CONDITION: All four stock screws show minor buggering. Stocks both in very good+ condition, only partial flattening of diamonds. Both stocks show minor screwdriver damage to screws and wood around screws. Mag catch in excellent condition. Mag catch lock slightly buggered. Lands and grooves are slightly frosted. Bbl appears shiny on lands despite frosting. Top of slide front has numerous dings. Left side of slide has large ding behind front sight. Right receiver has start of corrosion above stock and in front of lower stock. Left side shows minor takedown scratch as well as holster wear on trigger guard and dustcover. Mainspring housing shows matching wear on lower right portion. Thinning to grip strap. Slide has minor holster wear on front edges. Slide stop and takedown notches show moderate peening. Overall, a really attractive, early, mostly orig 1911 military pistol with only a later bbl and bushing. 51696-10 KXK (2,000-4,000) C&R – Lot 3019 |
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3020
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$2,587.50 |
*MODEL 1911 PISTOL CAL 45 AUTO MADE IN THE SPRINGFIELD ARMORY IN 1914.SN 77840. Cal. .45. 5″ bbl. Receiver right has SN behind slide stop hole. Receiver left has “United States Property” on upper dust cover, flaming bomb over mag catch release. Right and left stocks are orig Springfield Manufacture. Hammer is correct Springfield type with “S” marking. Thumb safety, trigger, and firing pin stop plate are all properly shaped. Slide stop has no “S” mark but is partially checkered all the way to the top. Grip safety and mainspring housing have been refinished and are Colt manufacture. Mag catch assembly appears to be of Colt manufacture. Slide right side marked “Springfield”. Springfield Ordinance eagle rear of ejection port and “Model of 1911.U.S. ARMY” in front of ejection port. Slide left side has standard Colt patent information followed by “Springfield Armory. U.S.A.”. Rear of slide left shows Springfield flaming bomb. Front sight is integral thin rounded Springfield type. Bbl bushing has no “S” mark but a punch mark and appears to be Colt type. Mag is standard Springfield Armory manufacture. CONDITION: Stock screws right show some buggering. Stocks screws left upper shows no buggering. Lower screw left shows minor buggering. Slide shows considerable pitting under an added chemical blue finish. Grip safety and mainspring housing are Colt replacement parts and have been refinished with a chemical blue. Receiver shows most of orig rust blued finish with some deterioration due to oxidation. Heavy takedown scratch. Correct Springfield manufactured mag with folded over lips, shows considerable wear and surface erosion. Area on back top of mag shows no remaining copper, very little finish remaining on lower quadrant of mag. Overall, a Springfield made orig receiver with a refinished slide and other Springfield parts. 51709-25 (3,000-4,500) C&R – Lot 3020 |
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3021
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$1,207.50 |
*PERSONALIZED COLT 1911 PISTOL MADE IN 1917.SN 139372. Cal. 45. Marked in script on right hand slide below ejection port “C F JUDSON” over “CAPT. ORD R. L. U.S.A.”. Sans serif “H” above firing pin stop plate. Rear sight modified with V-notch instead of rnd notch. Accompanying Colt Factory letter dated March 2, 1014. CONDITION: Slide stop and hammer are 1911A1 Colt. Thumb safety probably also from 1911A1 Colt. Bbl bushing appears too thick, probably from commercial pistol. Magazine is lanyard loop Type 3, no finish. Bbl is properly vertical “P H” marked. Bore is bright and shiny. Opening through ejection port is polished; should be blued. All markings proper except added engraving on right hand slide. Right slide marked “MODEL OF 1911 U. S. ARMY”. Right side of receiver SN “139372”. Left side of receiver “UNITED STATES PROPERTY” in serif letters. Cartouche of Gilbert H Stewart above mag catch. Standard Colt patent dates on left slide, “RAMPANT COLT” to rear of slide. Stock screws in good condition. Mag catch lock buggered. Stocks right and left crisp and sharp. Finish thin all over, mostly patina. Overall 40% orig finish. 51590-5 (1,000-1,500) C&R – Lot 3021 Click here to view provenance |
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3022
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$1,150.00 |
*COLT MADE 1911 PISTOL NSN WITHOUT FINAL ORDINANCE INSPECTION MARK.NSN. Cal. .45. 5″ bbl. Stocks screws, one with and three without faceting. Wide spur checkered 1917 era hammer. Thumb safety and slide stop checkered. Short tang grip safety and flat mainspring housing. Mag catch excellent. Mag catch lock slightly buggered. Slide right side marked “Model of 1911 U.S. ARMY”. Left side has standard “A.J. Savage” marking with “S” marked flaming bomb in center. No mark above firing pin stop plate. Registration mark on rear sight does not line up. Most of later applied blue finish to slide remains. Right side of slide and receiver have a corrosion mark that fits together indicating slide and receiver have been together for some time. Bbl marked “P, H” vertical. “5” marking in front of lug. Receiver has multiple bugger marks around hammer and thumb safety pin right side. Minor takedown scratch. Note: Included is a letter from Surf City Firearms, Inc. (Dave Buehn) attesting to the authenticity and originality of this pistol. CONDITION: Dbl diamond stocks in very good+ condition with a few dings. Stock screws in excellent condition. Most of the receiver’s finish remains. Slide retains most of an added blue finish with a slight smell of cold blue. Mag is Colt Type III two-tone with lanyard loop, retaining most of the finish but with scattered corrosion, especially to right side. Only moderate corrosion on floor plate and loop. Overall an attractive looking 1911 pistol. 51696-9 (1,500-3,000) C&R – Lot 3022 Click here to view provenance |
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3023
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$0.00 |
*COLT 1911 PISTOL MADE IN MID 1918 PRE BLACK ARMY.SN 337141. Cal. .45. 5″ Bbl. Receiver has been refinished with late WWI Black Army type finish. Machining marks on receiver still go in proper directions. Slide marked “Model of 1911 U.S. ARMY” right side. Left slide marking “Patented December 19.1905” over “Feb 14.1911, Aug.19.1913” over “Colt’s PT.F.A.MFG.CO.” next to flaming bomb with “S” in the center. This slide was made by the A.J. Savage Munitions Company of San Diego, California and are generally believed to be leftover parts from a canceled contract that were used as replacement parts. (Clawson, Collector’s Guide, pg. 29). Receiver marked “United States Property” on left upper dust cover. Springfield eagle over “S8” above mag catch left. Front sight is thin, rounded. Rear sight is thin, square notch. Dbl diamond stocks appear to be WWI period but do not fit grip screw bushings correctly, leaving a space under the left lower stock. Bbl is replacement Springfield Armory made with “S” & “P” marks on left lug. No marks on right lug. No marks visible through ejection port. Mag appears to be standard Colt welded base type that has been refinished with Parkerized finish and has some of the refinish eroded. CONDITION: Numerous dings and erosion behind thumb safety pins on right hand side that have been blued over. Considerable patina on mainspring housing and grip safety. Checkered wide spur hammer and thumb safety excellent. Slide stop is 1911 type but serrated indicating reproduction or postwar replacement part. Springfield eagle over “S8” acceptance mark over mag catch is still crisp and sharp. Mag catch lock shows considerable buggering. Stock screws show considerable wear and minor buggering. Both slide and receiver appear to have been refinished with the same Black Army type finish. Considerable deterioration to finish on slide. Many scratches and scuffs covered up by refinish. Badly pitted bore. Grooves and lands still visible. Overall, a respectable looking 1918 rework with Savage slide. 51709-26 KXK (1,600-3,000) C&R – Lot 3023 |
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3024
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$0.00 |
*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. 51590-4 (1,000-1,750) C&R – Lot 3024 |
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3025
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$1,150.00 |
*COLT 1911 PISTOL MANUFACTURED IN LATE 1919.SN 625109. Cal. .45 Auto. Colt 1911 pistol manufactured in 1919, one of the last 1911 receivers made. Gothic “H” over firing pin stop plate, thin front sight, small notched rear sight. Left slide marking has “February 19, 1911” last patent date, all slide markings are Roman font including “Model of 1911 US Army”. Slide was manufactured pre-1913. All small parts checkered rather than serrated. Bbl bushing (refinished) has contour of WWII part. Acceptance mark is Springfield eagle over “S5”. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Collection Of Noted Expert And Author Warren Buxton. CONDITION: Slide and receiver both refinished (Parkerized) with no sign of arsenal markings. Stocks are plastic Keyes Fibre with reinforcing ribs. Replacement High Standard (HS) bbl is blued with frosted bore but decent lands and grooves. Bbl link is staked on both sides. Refinished surface of slide shows moderate edge wear and scuff marks. All parts including small parts appear to be refinished (Parkerized). Mag is Risdon WWII welded base construction with minor pitting on the left side and erosion of finish on base plate. Overall a very decent WWII re-work with early slide and late receiver. 51569-250 KXK (1,200-1,500) C&R – Lot 3025 |
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3026
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$1,150.00 |
*VERY EARLY COLT 1911 PISTOL OF 1913.SN 52623. Cal. 45 ACP. Standard 5″ bbl. Blue finish overall with early 2-line patent and address with rampant Colt on rear of left side. Right side marked “Model of 1911 U.S. Army” with narrow tapered front sight and early rounded rear sight. Traditional markings of “U.S. Property” on left front of frame and SN on right side above trigger. Inspected “WGP” in circle for Walter G. Penfield. 2-pc diamond pattern checkered grips with short hammer and appropriate trigger, mainspring housing and grip safety. Correct early Colt bbl and bushing. PROVENANCE: Gerard Ruth Collection, ex Alex Chauffe SR. CONDITION: Good as totally refinished. Markings are strong and legible. Grips are good with slight wear but having had additional finish placed over them. Bore and mechanics are fine. Has late Risdon manufactured magazine. 51594-4 (1,500-2,000) C&R – Lot 3026 |
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3027
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$0.00 |
*COLT 1911 RAF (ROYAL AIR FORCE) MARKED PISTOL IN ORIGINAL .455 CALIBER.SN 106521. Cal. 455 Webley. Right side of slide is marked “Colt Automatic Calibre 455”, top of slide British proofed with Crown/BW, left side of slide has standard Colt patent markings and Rampant Colt, rear left slide shows crossed scepters British marking, receiver marked “R.A.F.” and crossed scepters in front of slide stop, over crossed scepters with broad arrow property mark, upper left trigger guard bow marked with “VP”, lower left trigger guard bow marked with “98” above Crown/G2A over mag catch release. Right side of receiver marked “Government Model” over “W106521” over Crown/BV over “Made in U.S.A.”, to the left of slide stop hole marked “Not English Make”, upper right trigger guard bow marked Crown/A1E. Front sight is thin flat sided Colt-type, rear sight is standard small u notched. Bbl marking “W” in front of lug, left lug marked “H20”, visible through ejection port are three normal British proof marks. Mag is standard two-toned US G.I. pinned base with upper tongue marked “B” (for Barnes). PROVENANCE: The Frank H. Wheaton, III Collection. CONDITION: Entire pistol is refinished with war-time blue. Mainspring housing loop has added iron ring apparently for lanyard. The majority of the reapplied finish remains with only high edges and front of muzzle showing white metal. Bbl shows moderate wear to outer surfaces, bore is good with mostly bright finish only minor frosting between the lands. The double diamond stock left is very good, stock right shows moderate wear, screws in very good condition but missing most of the finish. Mag catch lock very good +. 51517-16 (3,500-5,500) C&R – Lot 3027 |
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3028
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$2,587.50 |
*COLT 1911 TYPE GOVERNMENT MODEL PISTOL IN .455 CALIBER PISTOL WITH RAF MARKING.SN W107274. Cal. .455. 5″ bbl. Colt 1911 type government model in ORIGINAL .455 caliber pistol with RAF marking. Receiver right marked “Government Model” over SN behind slide stock pin. Left receiver marked “R.A.F.” and broad arrow marked over crossed scepters in front of slide stop pin. Crown over “G2” over “A” mark over mag catch. Slide marked with crossed scepters left rear. Bbl is “W” marked in front of lug. Bbl hood has rebated groove to allow for semi-rimmed .455 cartridge. Right slide marked “COLT AUTOMATIC CALIBRE 455”. Slide left marked with Colt standard patent dates, Rampant Colt in middle Colt’s standard address on right. Front sight is thin, flat rounded. Rear sight is flat top with round notch. Flat over firing pin stop plate unmarked. Long milled smooth trigger, long wide checkered hammer, checkered thumb safety and slide stop, short tang grip safety and flat main spring housing with bent lanyard loop. Flat on top of receiver marked “E” with “4” to the right. Stocks are checkered double diamond type. (Mag marked “CAL .455” over “ELEY” with broad arrow property mark on base plate). Bbl is polished and no marks visible through ejection port. CONDITION: Mag catch and mag catch lock is very good plus but probably a replacement as mag does not insert without depressing mag release. Stocks are good plus condition. Right stock has moderate damage from screwdriver. Left stock is very good. Stock screws show orig finish with minor buggering of slots. Mag is two-tone with some surface erosion on all surfaces. Corners are sound. Lanyard loop is slightly loose. Bbl bore is frosted but lands and grooves are still sharp. Considerable erosion of external blued surface. External surface has considerable erosion on front grip strap and mainspring housing. All surfaces contain minor dings and dents as is typical with British pistols. Slide shows approx 85% orig bright blue finish with a lot of surface dings and scratches. Receiver shows approx 75% bright blue orig finish with most of the wear on the grip straps. Overall a much better than average looking Government Model in ORIGINAL .455 Cal Webley. With all orig parts except poss the mag catch assembly. 51696-13 KXK (3,500-4,500) C&R – Lot 3028 |
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3029
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$2,012.50 |
*COLT .455 CALIBER COMMERCIAL 1911 TYPE GOVERNMENT MODEL PISTOL MADE IN 1916.SN W29249. Cal. .455. 5″ bbl. Colt .455 caliber commercial 1911 type government model pistol made in 1916. Receiver right marked “Government Model” over SN W29249. Right side upper trigger guard bow marked with “Verified Proof”. Lower left trigger guard bow marked “Y”. Right slide marked “Colt Automatic/Calibre .455 (Second 5 is spaced slightly further away). Left hand side shows standard Colt 1913 patent dates followed by Colt’s standard address with Rampant Colt to rear and crown over “V” proof. Receiver marked crown over “V” below thumb safety. Bbl marked crown over “V” and crown over “P” visible through ejection port. Bbl marked “5” in front of lug and “W” on left lug. Bbl hood has abated groove under hood for semi-rimless .455 Webley cartridge. Slide front sight is thin, round, flat. Rear sight has “U” notch. No marks above firing pin stop plate. Slide bottom rail marked “E”. Slide rear sight registration mark lines up with mark on slide. Receiver marked “J.J.” above upper trigger guard bow. Mag is Colt two-tone commercial lanyard loop type. Mag bottom marked “CAL .455” over “ELEY”. CONDITION: Bbl lands and grooves show significant pitting. Front grip strap has large ding. Moderate takedown scratch. Small dings below slide stop. Slide has moderate salt and pepper corrosion underneath the Parkerised (phosphate) finish. All parts except mag and mag catch assembly are refinished with British applied phosphate finish. Mainspring housing under lanyard loop shows multiple scratches apparently from use of lanyard. Most of the Parkerised refinish remains on all parts with the exception of bbl lug and locking lugs. Left stock in very good+ condition, with wear only at the bottom. Right stock shows considerable wear and flattening of diamonds along with buggering of wood from a screwdriver. Mag has severe crack in rear right corner. Mag catch assembly has orig type finish but may be a replacement part. Overall, a nearly orig .455 “JJ” marked, Webley government model pistol that has been refinished in the typical British fashion. 51696-7 KXK (2,500-4,500) C&R – Lot 3029 |
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3030
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$5,750.00 |
*LOT OF TWO COLT .32 AUTO PISTOLS GENERAL OFFICER AND ENGRAVED.1) COLT 1903 HAMMERLESS. SN 293494. Cal. 32ACP. Pistol engraved on all surfaces with flower pattern. Right slide marked “Colt Automatic Calibre 32 Rimless Smokeless”. Left slide marking “Colt Standard Patent”. Rampant Colt on rear of slide. Colt “VP” legible. Upper trigger guard bow marked “R”. Short, smooth trigger. Slide stop checkered. Mainspring housing plain. Magazine marked “Cal .380 Colt”. Mag release serrated. Accompanied by a Colt Factory letter listing this gun as being shipped to Murta, Appleton & Co. Philadelphia. 5 Guns in shipment. PROVENANCE: The Frank H. Wheaton, III Collection. CONDITION: Finish moderately eroded on front and rear grip straps. Colt plastic stocks with Rampant Colt and brass inserts around screws good. Slight pitting on bottom of magazine. Slight pitting on bottom of butt. Bore lands and grooves eroded but still visible. C&R 2) COLT 1903 OFFICERS MODEL. SN 571146. Cal. .32 ACP. 3-3/4″ bbl, gray Parkerized finish, 2-pc checkered walnut grips with Colt medallions. Fourth type with mag disconnect safety. Slide shows 2-line Colt address and patent mark on left side with Rampant Colt logo to the rear. Right side of slide shows 2-line Colt cal designation under ejector port. Frame is marked “U.S. Property” above trigger guard on right side. Left side of frame shows SN stamped above trigger guard. 2-pc checkered walnut grips with nickel Colt medallions. Mag base is stamped “Cal. 32 Colt”. Box is made of Kraft paper and is unmarked. Instruction leaflet is correct for this model as is the cleaning rod. PROVENANCE: The Frank H. Wheaton, III Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Slide retains 90% of the gray/green Parkerized finish with clear markings. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Frame also retains 90%+ of the dull gray/green Parkerized finish with clear markings. 2-pc grips are fine with sharp checkering and only a couple of small bruises on the right grip. Mag shows nearly all of the dull blue finish. Box is fine with no breaks or oil stains, instruction sheet is also fine with no oil stains. An opportunity to obtain a scarce Colt Model 1903 Officers pistol, one of the last made. C&R 51517-86, 51517-92 (4,500-5,500) – Lot 3030 Click here to view provenance |
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3031
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$0.00 |
*COLT MODEL 1908 POCKET PISTOL ENGRAVED IN ELVIS PRESLEY PATTERN.SN 324998. Cal. 25 ACP. Blue finish with 2-1/8″ bbl, fixed sights with color case hardened grip safety, thumb safety & trigger. Mounted with Rampant Colt hard rubber grips. Slide is engraved with about full coverage, very well executed foliate arabesque patterns with pearled background. Both ends of the slide on both sides are inlaid with fine gold wire patterns similar to a Walther PPK from the same engraver. Bottom front of the slide is engraved “MAINS”. Bill Mains was a Master Engraver for Colt Firearms in the late 20th Century and was one of Colt’s most prolific engravers. When he first began engraving for Colt, he was told not to sign his work so he developed a small buffalo logo to represent his signature which is frequently found on both factory work and outside contract work with the occasional full signature instead as found here. Pistol is housed in a black leatherette case with a green velvet lining. Top of case is embossed “Colt 1908 Elvis Pattern” over “Colt Master Engraver” over “Bill Mains”. PROVENANCE: The Brad Shepard Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Overall retains virtually all of it’s orig blue on the frame & case colors on the 2 safeties & trigger. Slide retains virtually of it fine custom blue. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 51761-21 (2,000-3,000) C&R – Lot 3031 Click here to view provenance |
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3032
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$1,380.00 |
*LOT OF THREE SEMI-AUTOMATIC POCKET PISTOLS.1) COLT 1908 POCKET. SN 400686. Cal. .25 ACP. Colt model 1908 Pocket pistol, 2″ bbl, full blue finish,. Case colored trigger, saftey latch and grip safety. 2-pc checkered walnut grips with Colt medallions. Slide shows 2-line Colt address and patent mark on left side with Rampant Colt logo at the rear. Right side of slide shows Colt 2-line cal designation. SN is stamped on frame over trigger, last three numbers of SN appear on inside of slide at the rear. Mag is marked “Cal. 25 Colt”. CONDITION: Fine. Slide shows 95% bright blue finish with only slight handling marks overall and some very slight muzzle wear. All markings are sharp. Bore is frosty with visible rifling. Frame shows 98% blue finish with only a couple minor blemishes. Case colored parts retain nearly all of their finish. Grips are fine with sharp checkering and no apparent dents. Mag shows 50% blue. C&R 2) BROWNING BABY 25. SN 431589. Cal. .25 ACP. Browning Arms Co. “Baby” semi-automatic pistol. 2″ bbl, full blue finish, 2-pc checkered plastic grips with Browning logo in an oval. Left side of slide reads “Browning Arms Company” over “Made in Belgium”. SN is stamped on left side of frame above trigger over “S”. Breech of bbl shows Belgian proof marks with “Cal. 6mm 35”. Belgian proofs are also present on the trigger guard bow on right side. Belgian proofs are stamped on the face of the slide. Mag shows “FN” logo in an oval on the base. Included is a Browning leatherette pouch. CONDITION: Fine. Slide retains 98% blue finish with sharp markings and only the slightest handling marks. Frame also retains 98% blue finish, again with the slightest handling marks. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. Grips are very good, left grip is missing a chip at the heel. 3) BROWING . SN 389837. Cal. .25 ACP. 2″ bbl, nickel slide with matte finish frame, 2-pc faux pearl grips. Left side of slide is marked Browning Arms Company/Made in Belgium. SN is stamped on left side of frame above trigger “S” is stamped after SN. Belgian proofs appear at the breech of the bbl, on forward left bow of trigger guard, and on the front face of the slide. Mag has “FN” logo in an oval. Trigger is gold plated. Accompanied by a black leatherette Browning pouch. CONDITION: Very fine. Slide retains 99%+ of the nickel finish with crisp markings. Bore is bright with strong rifling. All markings are sharp and clear. Grips are fine and intact. Trigger retains nearly all of the gold finish. Mag retains nearly all of the nickel finish with slight scratches. 51138-63, 51138-64, 51138-65 TEP (1,500-2,500) – Lot 3032 |
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3033
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$2,587.50 |
*VERY ATTRACTIVE COLT GOVERNMENT MODEL PISTOL CIRCA 1914.SN C14802. Cal. 45 . 1911 Government Model. Right side of slide marked “COLT AUTOMATIC CALIBRE 45”. Left side of slide marked standard Colt patent markings. Rear of slide under sight appliance “RAMPANT COLT” marking. Left trigger guard bow upper marked with verified proof; lower trigger guard marked “Y”. CONDITION: Bright high polished, orig finish on frame and slide. Slide stop, thumb safety, and grip safety show smoky blue finish. Fitted with clip-on wide notch front and rear sight appliances that appear to be easily removed. Probable replacement stock screws and stocks. Thinning of finish on front grip strap apparently from users ring. Rear grip strap, very, very nice. Bbl in the white through ejection port. Bright mirror bore. Standard two-tone magazine shows moderate wear and oxidation. Overall condition a very attractive 92%. 51590-6 (2,000-2,500) C&R – Lot 3033 Click here to view provenance |
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3034
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$3,162.50 |
*COLT 1911 PISTOL SHIPPED EARLY 1918 IN ALL ORIGINAL EXCELLENT CONDITION.SN 223248. Cal .45. 5″ bbl. Colt 1911 Pistol shipped early 1918 in all original excellent condition. Slide right marked “Model of 1911. U.S. ARMY” in Gothic font. Left side of slide has standard Colt patent information and Colt’s address with Rampant Colt to rear of slide. Receiver has SN in Gothic lettering behind slide stop pin. Left side of receiver has “United States Property” and acceptance mark of Gilbert H. Stewart above the mag catch release. Dbl diamond checkered stocks show slight wear and moderate flattening of diamond points. Front sight thin, rounded, flat. Rear sight rounded notch. Widespread checkered hammer. Short tang grip safety. Flat mainspring housing with lanyard loop. Checkered thumb safety and slide stock. Orig bbl with “P, H” vertical. Bore bright and shiny with only faint frosting at chamber end. CONDITION: Stock screws are pristine as is the wood around stock screws. Mag catch and lock are pristine. Receiver grip strap mostly frosted. Mainspring housing partially frosted. Dustcover is slightly frosted. Remainder of frame excellent. Small pit under slide stop. Slight thinning of slide on muzzle. Bbl shows moderate wear through ejection port. Only minor peening of slide stop notch. Moderate ding left slide after Colt address. Several dings on top of slide. Mag is standard two-toned Colt Type IV pin based. Overall, a very attractive all orig early 1918 pistol with most of the wear on the front and rear straps. 51696-11 KXK (2,500-4,500) C&R – Lot 3034 |
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3035
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$2,587.50 |
*COLT 1911 TYPE GOVERNMENT MODEL PISTOL WITH CANADIAN PROVENANCE AND MILLS WEBB HOLSTER.SN C10969. Cal. 45. Colt 1911-type Government Model with Canadian provenance. Right side receiver marked “GOVERNMENT MODEL” over serial number behind slide stop pin. Left side upper trigger guard bow marked “VP”. Lower left trigger guard bow marked “Y”. Right slide marked “COLT AUTOMATIC” over “CALIBRE 45”. Left slide marked with Colt standard 1913 patent dates and Colt’s standard Hartford address with Rampant Colt at rear of slide. Left stock has Canadian emblem engraved with “35” in a circle around a cannon, apparently artillery. There are no observable property marks. Mag floorplate has partial broad arrow “C” marking. Mag is standard Colt made two-tone type IV. Front sight is rounded, thin tapered. Rear sight is rounded with U-notch. Portion of bbl visible through ejection port is marked with a partial “P” up front. Hammer is short, checkered wide spur. Thumb safety and slide stop checkered. Holster is a Mills 1914 dated 45 caliber webb holster. Rear of holster marked with pistol SN, under flap of holster is hand done Canadian broad arrow property mark, flap of holster “F.R.N.”. CONDITION: Mag is in overall excellent condition with most of the original finish remaining with only a small scuff on the tongue. Overall gun has a highly presentable factory polish finish. Right upper edge of slide has considerable pitting due to poor storage. Left side of slide has only minor erosion on the muzzle and a couple of very minor dings. Right receiver shows considerable erosion of the front grip strap and partial erosion of the mainspring housing. Left side of receiver shows speckled erosion from fingers; orig owner was probably left handed as the left side shows most of the erosion. Mag catch lock shows some buggering but mag inserts properly. Holster has field repair on belt loop with black leather. Forward and rear top edge shows minor fraying. Overall pistol in very attractive condition with great engraving on left stock showing Canadian Artillery. 51696-12 KXK (2,500-4,500) C&R – Lot 3035 Click here to view provenance |
