*VERY EARLY COLT 1911 PISTOL OF 1913.

SN 52623. Cal. 45 ACP. Standard 5″ bbl. Blue finish overall with early 2-line patent and address with rampant Colt on rear of left side. Right side marked “Model of 1911 U.S. Army” with narrow tapered front sight and early rounded rear sight. Traditional markings of “U.S. Property” on left front of frame and SN on right side above trigger. Inspected “WGP” in circle for Walter G. Penfield. 2-pc diamond pattern checkered grips with short hammer and appropriate trigger, mainspring housing and grip safety. Correct early Colt bbl and bushing. PROVENANCE: Gerard Ruth Collection, ex Alex Chauffe SR. CONDITION: Good as totally refinished. Markings are strong and legible. Grips are good with slight wear but having had additional finish placed over them. Bore and mechanics are fine. Has late Risdon manufactured magazine. 51594-4 (1,500-2,000) C&R – Lot 3026

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
	3026	$1,150.00	VERY EARLY COLT 1911 PISTOL OF 1913. SN 52623. Cal. 45 ACP. Standard 5″ bbl. Blue finish overall with early 2-line patent and address with rampant Colt on rear of left side. Right side marked “Model of 1911 U.S. Army” with narrow tapered front sight and early rounded rear sight. Traditional markings of “U.S. Property” on left front of frame and SN on right side above trigger. Inspected “WGP” in circle for Walter G. Penfield. 2-pc diamond pattern checkered grips with short hammer and appropriate trigger, mainspring housing and grip safety. Correct early Colt bbl and bushing. PROVENANCE: Gerard Ruth Collection, ex Alex Chauffe SR. CONDITION: Good as totally refinished. Markings are strong and legible. Grips are good with slight wear but having had additional finish placed over them. Bore and mechanics are fine. Has late Risdon manufactured magazine. 51594-4 (1,500-2,000) C&R – Lot 3026 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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*VERY EARLY COLT 1911 PISTOL OF 1913.