*SCARCE EARLY COLT GOVERNMENT MODEL SEMI-AUTO PISTOL.

SN C4625. Cal. 45 ACP. Usual configuration with a 5″ military all-blue bbl. Slide has usual markings on left side with last patent date “1911”. Left rear of slide has the rampant Colt and right side the usual commercial markings. It also has its orig rnd top rear sight and thin front sight blade. SN is in the usual position back of the slide lock pin hole with “GOVERNMENT MODEL” on right front side. Left rear end of slide and top left rear of frame have tiny British proofs with matching proofs on the bbl skirt. Mounted with large diamond checkered walnut grips. Front strap is engraved “A1282”. Accompanied by an orig lanyard loop 2-tone military-style magazine. This pistol was produced in 1913, just about the change in slide markings which added the patent date “1913”, changed the sights and other minor changes. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Slide retains about 95% glossy orig blue with front & sharp edge wear and a few light scratches; frame retains 95-96% glossy orig blue with a small scrape near the toe on each side of the front strap and another longer scratch on bottom front of the frame with just sharp edge wear elsewhere. Grips are sound showing light diamond point wear and retain most of their orig finish. Mechanics are fine; bbl retains about 95% orig finish with bright shiny bore; magazine retains about 60% orig finish. Altogether a fine, early commercial Government Model with a British history. 4-50719 JR89 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3338

Auction: Firearms - Spring 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
	3338	$6,325.00	SCARCE EARLY COLT GOVERNMENT MODEL SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. SN C4625. Cal. 45 ACP. Usual configuration with a 5″ military all-blue bbl. Slide has usual markings on left side with last patent date “1911”. Left rear of slide has the rampant Colt and right side the usual commercial markings. It also has its orig rnd top rear sight and thin front sight blade. SN is in the usual position back of the slide lock pin hole with “GOVERNMENT MODEL” on right front side. Left rear end of slide and top left rear of frame have tiny British proofs with matching proofs on the bbl skirt. Mounted with large diamond checkered walnut grips. Front strap is engraved “A1282”. Accompanied by an orig lanyard loop 2-tone military-style magazine. This pistol was produced in 1913, just about the change in slide markings which added the patent date “1913”, changed the sights and other minor changes. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Slide retains about 95% glossy orig blue with front & sharp edge wear and a few light scratches; frame retains 95-96% glossy orig blue with a small scrape near the toe on each side of the front strap and another longer scratch on bottom front of the frame with just sharp edge wear elsewhere. Grips are sound showing light diamond point wear and retain most of their orig finish. Mechanics are fine; bbl retains about 95% orig finish with bright shiny bore; magazine retains about 60% orig finish. Altogether a fine, early commercial Government Model with a British history. 4-50719 JR89 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3338 Auction: Firearms - Spring 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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*SCARCE EARLY COLT GOVERNMENT MODEL SEMI-AUTO PISTOL.