*RARE WILBUR GLAHN ENGRAVED CASED COLT MODEL 1903 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL.

SN 316065. Cal 32 ACP. Blue finish with 3-3/4″ bbl, fixed sights and standard slide markings. Mounted with smooth 2-pc factory ivory grips that have left & right Rampant Colt deep silver medallions. Pistol is engraved by Wilbur Glahn in “C” plus coverage consisting of fine, intertwined, flowing foliate patterns with fine shaded background. Engraving extends fully over the slide, both sides of the frame, bottom front of the frame & slide, trigger guard, front strap, grip safety housing and rear of the slide & frame. Accompanied by an orig Colt black leatherette covered hard case that has burgundy satin lining inside the lid that is in the top embossed with the “COLT” trademark. Bottom is lined in burgundy velvet and recessed for the pistol. Very few of these early Colt pistols were factory engraved and few are known today, especially cased examples. Also included with this gun is a June 3, 1980 Colt Factory letter confirming the gun in its current configuration and lists this gun as a 1 gun shipment to B.H. Dyus Co. Los Angeles, CA. PROVENANCE: The Frank H. Wheaton, III Collection. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We have taken care to ensure that this item(s) meets the standard for sale under the ESA. However, certain states and other countries have laws that are more restrictive than the ESA. It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that it is lawful to purchase or transport this item(s) into their state, and to obtain the necessary import and export approvals. Delay or failure to obtain any such permit or approval does not relieve the buyer of paying for the item(s) and consummating the purchase. CONDITION: Very fine. Pistol retains about 85% orig blue showing sharp edge wear, a thin front strap and spring housing that is worn to gray metal from handling. Grips have a few small age lines otherwise are completely sound and show a mellow ivory patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with light pitting. Case is extremely fine, completely sound with only some minor chips in the bottom edges. Interior shows very light fading & soil. 51516-17 JRL (12,500-17,500) C&R; ESA – Lot 1492

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Auction: Firearms - April 2017

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
	1492	$10,925.00	RARE WILBUR GLAHN ENGRAVED CASED COLT MODEL 1903 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. SN 316065. Cal 32 ACP. Blue finish with 3-3/4″ bbl, fixed sights and standard slide markings. Mounted with smooth 2-pc factory ivory grips that have left & right Rampant Colt deep silver medallions. Pistol is engraved by Wilbur Glahn in “C” plus coverage consisting of fine, intertwined, flowing foliate patterns with fine shaded background. Engraving extends fully over the slide, both sides of the frame, bottom front of the frame & slide, trigger guard, front strap, grip safety housing and rear of the slide & frame. Accompanied by an orig Colt black leatherette covered hard case that has burgundy satin lining inside the lid that is in the top embossed with the “COLT” trademark. Bottom is lined in burgundy velvet and recessed for the pistol. Very few of these early Colt pistols were factory engraved and few are known today, especially cased examples. Also included with this gun is a June 3, 1980 Colt Factory letter confirming the gun in its current configuration and lists this gun as a 1 gun shipment to B.H. Dyus Co. Los Angeles, CA. PROVENANCE: The Frank H. Wheaton, III Collection. Special Note:* This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We have taken care to ensure that this item(s) meets the standard for sale under the ESA. However, certain states and other countries have laws that are more restrictive than the ESA. It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that it is lawful to purchase or transport this item(s) into their state, and to obtain the necessary import and export approvals. Delay or failure to obtain any such permit or approval does not relieve the buyer of paying for the item(s) and consummating the purchase. CONDITION: Very fine. Pistol retains about 85% orig blue showing sharp edge wear, a thin front strap and spring housing that is worn to gray metal from handling. Grips have a few small age lines otherwise are completely sound and show a mellow ivory patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with light pitting. Case is extremely fine, completely sound with only some minor chips in the bottom edges. Interior shows very light fading & soil. 51516-17 JRL (12,500-17,500) C&R; ESA – Lot 1492 Click here to view provenance Auction: Firearms - April 2017 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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*RARE WILBUR GLAHN ENGRAVED CASED COLT MODEL 1903 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL.