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3339
$2,950.00

*WORLD WAR I ERA COLT MODEL 1911 SEMI-AUTO MILITARY PISTOL.

SN 150591. Cal. 45 ACP. Military brushed blue finish with 5″ orig type bbl that has tiny “P” and “H” proofs perpendicular to the bore. Slide has usual markings on left side with rampant Colt at the left rear. Right side of slide is marked “MODEL OF 1911 US. ARMY”. Frame has small “UNITED STATES PROPERTY” on left front side with “GHS” (Gilbert H. Stewart) inspector mark on left side above magazine release. Mounted with diamond checkered walnut grips and accompanied by an orig flat base, 2-tone magazine. Also accompanied by an orig long drop swivel flap holster with “US” embossed flap that has an impressed triangle at the tip with another triangle at the tip of the holster. Its orig leather leg strap is present. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Slide retains about 85-90% orig blue with muzzle end and sharp edge wear and some light spots of discoloration; frame retains about 80% orig blue, thin on front strap, strong & bright elsewhere; spring housing is a thin blue/brown patina. Grips are sound showing moderate diamond point wear and hand worn patina. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. Magazine is extremely fine. Holster is fine with crackled flap and drop extension with a small hole in the back side of the belt loop; leg strap is also lightly crackled and overall holster & strap retain 75-80% orig brown finish. 4-50718 JR90 (3,500-5,000) – Lot 3339


Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014
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