Revised: 9/28/2014

Please note: The barrel is not “Civilian” but is in fact original “National Match” barrel and so marked. The pistol also has rare “Schwartz” safety.

*RARE WWII COLT GOVERNMENT MODEL NATIONAL MATCH SEMI-AUTO PISTOL.

SN C199689. Cal. 45 ACP. Blue finish with 5″ Civilian bbl. Slide has fixed sights with standard Colt patent and address markings on left side and “NATIONAL MATCH COLT AUTOMATIC / CALIBRE .45″ with Rampant Colt. Right side of frame is marked in small letters “GOVERNMENT MODEL” over the SN “C199689”. It mounted with fully checkered walnut grips and has a long spur grip safety with checkered arched spring housing. Accompanied by magazine marked “COLT / 45 AUTO” on base. This is last year of production for the National Match pistol (1941) at a time when target shooting was at its height and WWII furor just beginning. It is very rare to find one of these pistols in completely orig configuration with high orig finish. PROVENANCE: Bob Wengert, Helena, MT. Lewis Yearout 1963. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Slide retains 97-98% crisp orig blue with slight muzzle edge wear and faint sharp edge wear. Frame retains 98-99% crisp orig blue with a few small stains. Hammer face shows very little evidence of use. Grips show little edge wear with crisp checkering. Mag is crisp and bright blue. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore. 4-53932 JS85 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3166

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

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
	3166	$5,175.00	Revised: 9/28/2014 Please note: The barrel is not “Civilian” but is in fact original “National Match” barrel and so marked. The pistol also has rare “Schwartz” safety. RARE WWII COLT GOVERNMENT MODEL NATIONAL MATCH SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. SN C199689. Cal. 45 ACP. Blue finish with 5″ Civilian bbl. Slide has fixed sights with standard Colt patent and address markings on left side and “NATIONAL MATCH COLT AUTOMATIC / CALIBRE .45″ with Rampant Colt. Right side of frame is marked in small letters “GOVERNMENT MODEL” over the SN “C199689”. It mounted with fully checkered walnut grips and has a long spur grip safety with checkered arched spring housing. Accompanied by magazine marked “COLT / 45 AUTO” on base. This is last year of production for the National Match pistol (1941) at a time when target shooting was at its height and WWII furor just beginning. It is very rare to find one of these pistols in completely orig configuration with high orig finish. PROVENANCE: Bob Wengert, Helena, MT. Lewis Yearout 1963. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Slide retains 97-98% crisp orig blue with slight muzzle edge wear and faint sharp edge wear. Frame retains 98-99% crisp orig blue with a few small stains. Hammer face shows very little evidence of use. Grips show little edge wear with crisp checkering. Mag is crisp and bright blue. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore. 4-53932 JS85 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3166 Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014 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 WWII COLT GOVERNMENT MODEL NATIONAL MATCH SEMI-AUTO PISTOL.