*SPRINGFIELD ARMORY MODEL 1911 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL THAT WERE GIFTED TO ELMER KEITH.

SN 104312. Cal. 45 ACP. Blue finish with 5″ bbl. Slide has standard markings with flaming bomb proof at left rear and the Springfield eagle on right side. Left side of frame is marked “UNITED STATES PROPERTY” also with a flaming bomb proof. Mounted with 2-pc pre-ban African ivory grips scrimshawed on right side with a skull & crossbones and on the left side with a hexagon inscribed “EP” and what appears to be an elongated “A”. Inside each grip is scratched with Mr. Keith’s initials “EMK” and right grip is also dated “1924”. Sights are King replacements with a mirrored partridge style front, missing its bead and an adjustable rear sight. Mirror slat is milled into the slide. Most King illuminated sights are on a ramp and the mirror is in the ramp. Spring housing is checkered 1911A1 style. Accompanied by one all blue 1950s commercial magazine. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our“Ivory Position Statement”and the “Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object”. This information is located in our catalog on pages 30 and 31. PROVENANCE: Keith family notes for this gun state the pistol was gifted by U.S. Army Capt W.R. Strong, who carried it in France, and used in action against German forces at Ch. Thiery. EK added King sights arched housing, grip safety and hammer. Scrimshawed grips were a wedding gift to EK by E.A. Price of Garland City AR. The Elmer Keith Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Overall retains about 90% professionally blued finish showing muzzle end and light frame wear. Grips are sound showing moderate to heavy wear and fine aged patina. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. Magazine is fine. 4-47999 JR318 (1,000-1,500) – Lot 1018

Auction: Firearms - March 2015

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
	1018	$14,750.00	SPRINGFIELD ARMORY MODEL 1911 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL THAT WERE GIFTED TO ELMER KEITH. SN 104312. Cal. 45 ACP. Blue finish with 5″ bbl. Slide has standard markings with flaming bomb proof at left rear and the Springfield eagle on right side. Left side of frame is marked “UNITED STATES PROPERTY” also with a flaming bomb proof. Mounted with 2-pc pre-ban African ivory grips scrimshawed on right side with a skull & crossbones and on the left side with a hexagon inscribed “EP” and what appears to be an elongated “A”. Inside each grip is scratched with Mr. Keith’s initials “EMK” and right grip is also dated “1924”. Sights are King replacements with a mirrored partridge style front, missing its bead and an adjustable rear sight. Mirror slat is milled into the slide. Most King illuminated sights are on a ramp and the mirror is in the ramp. Spring housing is checkered 1911A1 style. Accompanied by one all blue 1950s commercial magazine. Special Note:* This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our“Ivory Position Statement”and the “Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object”. This information is located in our catalog on pages 30 and 31. PROVENANCE: Keith family notes for this gun state the pistol was gifted by U.S. Army Capt W.R. Strong, who carried it in France, and used in action against German forces at Ch. Thiery. EK added King sights arched housing, grip safety and hammer. Scrimshawed grips were a wedding gift to EK by E.A. Price of Garland City AR. The Elmer Keith Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Overall retains about 90% professionally blued finish showing muzzle end and light frame wear. Grips are sound showing moderate to heavy wear and fine aged patina. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. Magazine is fine. 4-47999 JR318 (1,000-1,500) – Lot 1018 Auction: Firearms - March 2015 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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*SPRINGFIELD ARMORY MODEL 1911 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL THAT WERE GIFTED TO ELMER KEITH.