*SCARCE REMINGTON/UMC MODEL 1911 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL.

SN 8139. Cal. .45 ACP. Usual configuration with 5″ bbl, fixed sights, the front has been notched. Left side of frame has the “E.E.C.” inspector initials over a Springfield eagle. Left front side of frame is marked “UNITED STATES PROPERTY”. Right side of frame has the large SN beginning with “NO”. Slide has usual Remington / UMC markings. Bbl appears to be orig, but has had the skirt polished. Accompanied by one all blue WWII magazine. Mounted with diamond checkered walnut grips. Spring housing is orig, flat, 1911 style. Grip safety is short with long hammer spur. According to various publications, there were almost 22,000 of these pistols produced 1918-1919. Most of that production was probably issued near the end of WWI with the entire production that survived the war remaining in service through WWII and well into the 1960s. Very few are encountered today in orig configuration with any orig finish. Routinely, parts were changed in the field and innumerable pistols were “sportorized” for target shooting, while others were simply refinished, some by various arsenals. PROVENANCE: The Elliott Burka Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, overall retains 96-98% of a fine restored finish showing mashed serrations on left side of slide with light sharp edge wear. Grips show light to moderate diamond point wear. Mechanics are fine, frosty bore. 4-56391 JR104 (2,500-4,000) – Lot 1071

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
	1071	$3,162.50	SCARCE REMINGTON/UMC MODEL 1911 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. SN 8139. Cal. .45 ACP. Usual configuration with 5″ bbl, fixed sights, the front has been notched. Left side of frame has the “E.E.C.” inspector initials over a Springfield eagle. Left front side of frame is marked “UNITED STATES PROPERTY”. Right side of frame has the large SN beginning with “NO”. Slide has usual Remington / UMC markings. Bbl appears to be orig, but has had the skirt polished. Accompanied by one all blue WWII magazine. Mounted with diamond checkered walnut grips. Spring housing is orig, flat, 1911 style. Grip safety is short with long hammer spur. According to various publications, there were almost 22,000 of these pistols produced 1918-1919. Most of that production was probably issued near the end of WWI with the entire production that survived the war remaining in service through WWII and well into the 1960s. Very few are encountered today in orig configuration with any orig finish. Routinely, parts were changed in the field and innumerable pistols were “sportorized” for target shooting, while others were simply refinished, some by various arsenals. PROVENANCE: The Elliott Burka Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, overall retains 96-98% of a fine restored finish showing mashed serrations on left side of slide with light sharp edge wear. Grips show light to moderate diamond point wear. Mechanics are fine, frosty bore. 4-56391 JR104 (2,500-4,000) – Lot 1071 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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*SCARCE REMINGTON/UMC MODEL 1911 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL.