*FACTORY PRESENTATION 1911 COLT GOVERNMENT MODEL PISTOL.

SN C45495. Cal. 45. 5″ bbl. Left side of slide inscribed “Presented By Harvard Regiment/To Constant Cordier/May 30, 1916“. Left side rear has Rampant Colt. Right side has “COLT 45 AUTOMATIC CALIBER 45” with Colt’s standard address and patent markings Checkered ivory grips have fine patina with carved Old English “C” cartouche. This gun is listed by SN in William H.D. Goddard’s book The Government Models, 1988, in this exact configuration “checkered ivory stock, ‘C’ on each stock, engraved on receiver “PRESENTED BY HARVARD REGT. LT CONSTANT CORDIER MAY 13, 1916”. Goddard also notes that the gun was shipped to Iver Johnson Sporting Goods Company in Boston along with SN 46081 with identical inscription and ivory grips. CONDITION: Extremely fine condition as refinished. Verified proof appears sharp and crisp. Rear sight has dent on left side and registration marks do not line up. Magazine catch shows rounded corners as do pin holes in rear of receiver. Front sight is missing. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. 52684-1 (6,000-9,000) C&R; ESA – Lot 1396

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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
	1396	$7,475.00	FACTORY PRESENTATION 1911 COLT GOVERNMENT MODEL PISTOL. SN C45495. Cal. 45. 5″ bbl. Left side of slide inscribed “Presented By Harvard Regiment/To Constant Cordier/May 30, 1916“. Left side rear has Rampant Colt. Right side has “COLT 45 AUTOMATIC CALIBER 45” with Colt’s standard address and patent markings Checkered ivory grips have fine patina with carved Old English “C” cartouche. This gun is listed by SN in William H.D. Goddard’s book The Government Models, 1988, in this exact configuration “checkered ivory stock, ‘C’ on each stock, engraved on receiver “PRESENTED BY HARVARD REGT. LT CONSTANT CORDIER MAY 13, 1916”. Goddard also notes that the gun was shipped to Iver Johnson Sporting Goods Company in Boston along with SN 46081 with identical inscription and ivory grips. CONDITION: Extremely fine condition as refinished. Verified proof appears sharp and crisp. Rear sight has dent on left side and registration marks do not line up. Magazine catch shows rounded corners as do pin holes in rear of receiver. Front sight is missing. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. Special Note:* This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. 52684-1 (6,000-9,000) C&R; ESA – Lot 1396 Click here to view provenance 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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*FACTORY PRESENTATION 1911 COLT GOVERNMENT MODEL PISTOL.