*SCARCE COLT U.S. NAVY MODEL 1911 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL.

SN 109751. Cal 45 ACP. Scarce Navy marked 1911 with 5″ bbl, orig fixed sights and standard markings with 1913 last patent date and Rampant Colt on left rear side of slide. Right side of slide is marked “MODEL OF 1911 U.S. NAVY”. Left front side of frame is marked “UNITED STATES PROPERTY” and has the “GHS” (Gilbert H. Stewart) inspector initials. Mounted with diamond checkered walnut grips. Pistol appears to be correct in all respects with short grip safety spur and long hammer spur. Accompanied by one orig two-tone magazine and two all blue L-code magazines. This pistol was produced in 1915 as part of a 500 gun contract. Navy 1911s while occasionally are encountered are rarely found with high orig finish. Their exposure to salt atmosphere quickly deteriorated the finish. On top of which few survive with many having been lost at sea. CONDITION: Very fine, all orig. Slide retains 96-97% strong orig blue with light muzzle end and sharp edge wear; frame retains 70-75% orig blue, strong and bright on the upper part of the frame showing wear on front strap & spring housing. Grips are sound, showing moderate diamond point wear with a couple of chipped diamonds. Mechanics are crisp; bright shiny bore. Two tone magazine is fine with a series of scratches and retains about 75% orig finish. Blue magazines are extremely fine showing very light wear. 4-55421 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2144

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
	2144	$13,225.00	SCARCE COLT U.S. NAVY MODEL 1911 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. SN 109751. Cal 45 ACP. Scarce Navy marked 1911 with 5″ bbl, orig fixed sights and standard markings with 1913 last patent date and Rampant Colt on left rear side of slide. Right side of slide is marked “MODEL OF 1911 U.S. NAVY”. Left front side of frame is marked “UNITED STATES PROPERTY” and has the “GHS” (Gilbert H. Stewart) inspector initials. Mounted with diamond checkered walnut grips. Pistol appears to be correct in all respects with short grip safety spur and long hammer spur. Accompanied by one orig two-tone magazine and two all blue L-code magazines. This pistol was produced in 1915 as part of a 500 gun contract. Navy 1911s while occasionally are encountered are rarely found with high orig finish. Their exposure to salt atmosphere quickly deteriorated the finish. On top of which few survive with many having been lost at sea. CONDITION: Very fine, all orig. Slide retains 96-97% strong orig blue with light muzzle end and sharp edge wear; frame retains 70-75% orig blue, strong and bright on the upper part of the frame showing wear on front strap & spring housing. Grips are sound, showing moderate diamond point wear with a couple of chipped diamonds. Mechanics are crisp; bright shiny bore. Two tone magazine is fine with a series of scratches and retains about 75% orig finish. Blue magazines are extremely fine showing very light wear. 4-55421 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2144 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 COLT U.S. NAVY MODEL 1911 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL.