*FINE COLT GOVERNMENT MODEL SEMI-AUTO PISTOL.

SN C118678. Cal. 45 ACP. Blue finish with orig commercial 5″ bbl, fixed sights with standard markings on slide and Rampant Colt in the left center. Frame is marked “GOVERNMENT MODEL” on the right side above the SN. Bottom of bbl and top rear flat of frame are marked with small “S” inspector initials. It has short grip safety spur and long hammer spur. Mounted with diamond checkered walnut grips and accompanied by a two-tone military magazine with unmarked base plate. Right side of magazine is scratched with the initials “CBP”. This pistol was produced in 1919 after the cessation of hostilities of WWI. Pistols of that era are rarely found today with high orig finish. They often were owned by law enforcement officers and occasionally were carried by military personal through WWII. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains 96-97% strong commercial finish showing only light front edge wear on the slide with a few other very minor nicks & scratches. The front strap shows very minor thinning & light scratches and light thinning on the spring housing. Grips are sound with a few chipped diamonds on right side and show light diamond point wear. Magazine is equally fine. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore. 49130-1 JR C&R (5,000-8,000) – Lot 3497

Auction: Firearms - October 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
	3497	$0.00	FINE COLT GOVERNMENT MODEL SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. SN C118678. Cal. 45 ACP. Blue finish with orig commercial 5″ bbl, fixed sights with standard markings on slide and Rampant Colt in the left center. Frame is marked “GOVERNMENT MODEL” on the right side above the SN. Bottom of bbl and top rear flat of frame are marked with small “S” inspector initials. It has short grip safety spur and long hammer spur. Mounted with diamond checkered walnut grips and accompanied by a two-tone military magazine with unmarked base plate. Right side of magazine is scratched with the initials “CBP”. This pistol was produced in 1919 after the cessation of hostilities of WWI. Pistols of that era are rarely found today with high orig finish. They often were owned by law enforcement officers and occasionally were carried by military personal through WWII. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains 96-97% strong commercial finish showing only light front edge wear on the slide with a few other very minor nicks & scratches. The front strap shows very minor thinning & light scratches and light thinning on the spring housing. Grips are sound with a few chipped diamonds on right side and show light diamond point wear. Magazine is equally fine. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore. 49130-1 JR C&R (5,000-8,000) – Lot 3497 Auction: Firearms - October 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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*FINE COLT GOVERNMENT MODEL SEMI-AUTO PISTOL.