*RARE EARLY COLT MODEL 1911 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL WITH EARLY HOLSTER.

SN 35163. Cal. .45 ACP. Usual configuration with 5″ bbl marked on top of skirt “H / P” perpendicular to the bore. Left side of is lug marked with a small “T”. Left side of frame has the “WGP” (Major Walter G. Penfield) inspector initials and left front side of frame is marked “UNITED STATES PROPERTY”. Slide has usual markings with the last patent date of 1911 on left side. Mounted with diamond checkered walnut grips & accompanied by one orig 2-tone magazine. Also accompanied by a rare Rock Island Arsenal 1912 dated swivel holster with a large “US” in an oval on the flap. Leg strap is missing. Additionally accompanied by a spare, orig replacement military bbl with a “P” proof on left side of lug. Further accompanied by a 1918 dated green canvas magazine pouch containing two magazines, one military and one commercial. This pistol was produced for the 1st military contract of 1913. Undoubtedly it would have been issued during WWI, so it is amazing to find it with such high orig finish. PROVENANCE: The Elliott Burka Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Slide retains 97-98% crisp orig blue with only faint sharp edge wear & a few small freckles of rust. Frame is of equal condition with some dulling & a wear spot on front strap. Spring housing is a grey-brown patina. Grip safety, thumb safety, slide lock & hammer retain most of their orig blue. Grips are crisp showing only faint diamond point wear with a couple of chipped diamonds. Mechanics are crisp. Bright shiny bore. 2-tone magazine is fine having been lightly cleaned on back edge. Holster is very fine to extremely fine showing light crackling on extension & some fading on the flap. Markings on back are crisp. Other accessories are equally fine. 4-56446 (6,500-9,000) – Lot 2146

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
	2146	$6,900.00	RARE EARLY COLT MODEL 1911 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL WITH EARLY HOLSTER. SN 35163. Cal. .45 ACP. Usual configuration with 5″ bbl marked on top of skirt “H / P” perpendicular to the bore. Left side of is lug marked with a small “T”. Left side of frame has the “WGP” (Major Walter G. Penfield) inspector initials and left front side of frame is marked “UNITED STATES PROPERTY”. Slide has usual markings with the last patent date of 1911 on left side. Mounted with diamond checkered walnut grips & accompanied by one orig 2-tone magazine. Also accompanied by a rare Rock Island Arsenal 1912 dated swivel holster with a large “US” in an oval on the flap. Leg strap is missing. Additionally accompanied by a spare, orig replacement military bbl with a “P” proof on left side of lug. Further accompanied by a 1918 dated green canvas magazine pouch containing two magazines, one military and one commercial. This pistol was produced for the 1st military contract of 1913. Undoubtedly it would have been issued during WWI, so it is amazing to find it with such high orig finish. PROVENANCE: The Elliott Burka Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Slide retains 97-98% crisp orig blue with only faint sharp edge wear & a few small freckles of rust. Frame is of equal condition with some dulling & a wear spot on front strap. Spring housing is a grey-brown patina. Grip safety, thumb safety, slide lock & hammer retain most of their orig blue. Grips are crisp showing only faint diamond point wear with a couple of chipped diamonds. Mechanics are crisp. Bright shiny bore. 2-tone magazine is fine having been lightly cleaned on back edge. Holster is very fine to extremely fine showing light crackling on extension & some fading on the flap. Markings on back are crisp. Other accessories are equally fine. 4-56446 (6,500-9,000) – Lot 2146 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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*RARE EARLY COLT MODEL 1911 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL WITH EARLY HOLSTER.