*RARE THREE DIGIT SERIAL NUMBER POSTWAR COLT NATIONAL MATCH 45 WITH FACTORY LETTER.

SN 512-NM. Cal. 45. 5″ factory National Match bbl with early Elliason rear sight and Colt National Match adjustable trigger and spur hammer. Blue finish overall with 2-pc Colt monogrammed checkered Walnut grips and early beveled National Match bbl bushing and recoil spring plunger. Documented with factory letter showing to Baltimore, MD in September of 1957 and indicating as a special feature, a flat mainspring housing. Gun is complete with a period 2-pc Colt grain cardboard box. CONDITION: Very fine overall, with slight edge wear and several small areas of finish loss on left side of slide above Colt markings. Typical high point edge wear on sights, edges of trigger guard and grip safety. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is bright and shiny. Visible numbers matching. These early match pistols are difficult to find in unaltered condition. 52332-42 TDW (2,000-3,000) C&R – Lot 2259

Auction: Firearms - October 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
	2259	$1,725.00	RARE THREE DIGIT SERIAL NUMBER POSTWAR COLT NATIONAL MATCH 45 WITH FACTORY LETTER. SN 512-NM. Cal. 45. 5″ factory National Match bbl with early Elliason rear sight and Colt National Match adjustable trigger and spur hammer. Blue finish overall with 2-pc Colt monogrammed checkered Walnut grips and early beveled National Match bbl bushing and recoil spring plunger. Documented with factory letter showing to Baltimore, MD in September of 1957 and indicating as a special feature, a flat mainspring housing. Gun is complete with a period 2-pc Colt grain cardboard box. CONDITION: Very fine overall, with slight edge wear and several small areas of finish loss on left side of slide above Colt markings. Typical high point edge wear on sights, edges of trigger guard and grip safety. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is bright and shiny. Visible numbers matching. These early match pistols are difficult to find in unaltered condition. 52332-42 TDW (2,000-3,000) C&R – Lot 2259 Auction: Firearms - October 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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*RARE THREE DIGIT SERIAL NUMBER POSTWAR COLT NATIONAL MATCH 45 WITH FACTORY LETTER.