*RARE MARTIALLY MARKED TRANSITION COLT MODEL 1911 A1 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL.

SN 708465. Cal. .45 ACP. Brushed blue finished with 5″ National Match bbl. Slide has usual markings with orig fixed sights. Frame has the “WTG” (Major Walter Gorton) inspector initials on the left side. Right side has SN beneath a shallow milled slot which has removed “UNITED STATES PROPERTY”. Just back of right side finger relief cut is a tiny British proof mark of a crown over intertwined “GP”. There is a matching proof on the right rear of the slide. Mounted with full checkered walnut grips and accompanied by one orig 2-tone magazine. Also accompanied by a U.S. marked “ENGER-KRESS” shoulder holster of the type issued to flyers & tankers. This pistol was produced in 1924 as part of the order for 10,000 pieces for the government. This pistol incorporates most of the 1911 A1 features of finger relief cuts in the frame with long grip safety spur and checkered, arched spring housing. Hammer still has the long spur. PROVENANCE: The Elliott Burka Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, as noted. Overall retains 96-97% of a fine redipped finish, probably accomplished when the U.S. Property marking was milled away. Pistol was not polished at that time, and retains its orig brushed texture. Grips show heavy wear & are probably not orig to this pistol. The replacement National Match bbl has a bright, shiny bore. Mechanics are crisp. Magazine retains about 75% orig finish. Holster is fine & shows light wear. 4-56477 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2148

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
	2148	$3,245.00	RARE MARTIALLY MARKED TRANSITION COLT MODEL 1911 A1 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. SN 708465. Cal. .45 ACP. Brushed blue finished with 5″ National Match bbl. Slide has usual markings with orig fixed sights. Frame has the “WTG” (Major Walter Gorton) inspector initials on the left side. Right side has SN beneath a shallow milled slot which has removed “UNITED STATES PROPERTY”. Just back of right side finger relief cut is a tiny British proof mark of a crown over intertwined “GP”. There is a matching proof on the right rear of the slide. Mounted with full checkered walnut grips and accompanied by one orig 2-tone magazine. Also accompanied by a U.S. marked “ENGER-KRESS” shoulder holster of the type issued to flyers & tankers. This pistol was produced in 1924 as part of the order for 10,000 pieces for the government. This pistol incorporates most of the 1911 A1 features of finger relief cuts in the frame with long grip safety spur and checkered, arched spring housing. Hammer still has the long spur. PROVENANCE: The Elliott Burka Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, as noted. Overall retains 96-97% of a fine redipped finish, probably accomplished when the U.S. Property marking was milled away. Pistol was not polished at that time, and retains its orig brushed texture. Grips show heavy wear & are probably not orig to this pistol. The replacement National Match bbl has a bright, shiny bore. Mechanics are crisp. Magazine retains about 75% orig finish. Holster is fine & shows light wear. 4-56477 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2148 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 MARTIALLY MARKED TRANSITION COLT MODEL 1911 A1 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL.