*◊ EARLY STEYR M1911, GOLD INITIALS, IN MARKED PRESENTATION CASE WITH ACCESSORIES.

SN 471. Superb Steyr M1911 with single-line commercial address, “OESTERR. WAFFENFABRIK STEYR. M.1911. 9mm” on left slide. SN 471 appears on the left slide and on the left frame over trigger guard. Intertwined gold initials “JW” 7/16″ high on left frame just forward of the slide release. Rust blued pistol with small parts either in the white (bbl, hammer, dismounting pin, trigger) or strawed (safety, grip screws). Sharply checkered wood grips. Presented in a red burgundy case with gold bordering. Lid lined with blue silk, marked in gold “Osterreichische Waffenfabriks Ges. / Wien-Steyr”. Dark blue velvet base partitioned for pistol, cleaning rod, stripper clip (missing), and screwdriver. PROVENANCE: Ex-Visser collection; Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Stunning pistol retains 98-99% orig blue with minimal frosting of front and backstrap. Negligible staining of exposed in-the-white parts. Grips near perfect. Burgundy covering on top of case is wrinkled and there is sharp edge wear. Wood split in left rear corner of lid that is easily repairable. Silk liner with only minimal oil staining; velvet base has a few tears corresponding to rear sight, hammer and tang of pistol. Near excellent screwdriver. A rare opportunity to own one of the very best Steyr M1911s. 4-52233 LMA67 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 1288

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

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
	1288	$20,700.00	◊ EARLY STEYR M1911, GOLD INITIALS, IN MARKED PRESENTATION CASE WITH ACCESSORIES. SN 471. Superb Steyr M1911 with single-line commercial address, “OESTERR. WAFFENFABRIK STEYR. M.1911. 9mm” on left slide. SN 471 appears on the left slide and on the left frame over trigger guard. Intertwined gold initials “JW” 7/16″ high on left frame just forward of the slide release. Rust blued pistol with small parts either in the white (bbl, hammer, dismounting pin, trigger) or strawed (safety, grip screws). Sharply checkered wood grips. Presented in a red burgundy case with gold bordering. Lid lined with blue silk, marked in gold “Osterreichische Waffenfabriks Ges. / Wien-Steyr”. Dark blue velvet base partitioned for pistol, cleaning rod, stripper clip (missing), and screwdriver. PROVENANCE: Ex-Visser collection; Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Stunning pistol retains 98-99% orig blue with minimal frosting of front and backstrap. Negligible staining of exposed in-the-white parts. Grips near perfect. Burgundy covering on top of case is wrinkled and there is sharp edge wear. Wood split in left rear corner of lid that is easily repairable. Silk liner with only minimal oil staining; velvet base has a few tears corresponding to rear sight, hammer and tang of pistol. Near excellent screwdriver. A rare opportunity to own one of the very best Steyr M1911s. 4-52233 LMA67 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 1288 Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014 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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*◊ EARLY STEYR M1911, GOLD INITIALS, IN MARKED PRESENTATION CASE WITH ACCESSORIES.