*SCARCE 1ST YEAR PRODUCTION COLT MODEL 1911 U.S. ARMY SEMI-AUTO PISTOL.

*SCARCE 1ST YEAR PRODUCTION COLT MODEL 1911 U.S. ARMY SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. SN 14683. Cal. 45 ACP. Blue finish with 5″ bbl. Slide is marked on left side with the Colt name & address and patent markings with the last date “1911” and the rampant Colt in a circle at left rear end. Right side is marked “MODEL OF 1911 U.S. ARMY”. Slide has orig thin front sight and rnd top rear sight with a small “H” inspector initial at top of hammer slot. Frame is marked “UNITED STATES PROPERTY” on left front side and has the “WGP” (Maj. Walter G. Penfield) inspector stamp on left side just above magazine release. Right side of frame has the SN. Frame is stamped with a small “H” (Frank Hosmer) sub-inspector mark just forward of the disconnector hole and with the number “6” (James Donlin) factory inspector mark to the right. Mounted with fine, orig diamond checkered walnut grips. Accompanied by an orig lanyard loop magazine. Bbl is probably orig to this pistol, without markings on top or lug, with only a tiny “H” stamped on rear of extension. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Slide retains 96-97% strong orig blue with only faint sharp edge wear. Frame retains 95-96% strong orig blue with light edge wear and some thinning to the front strap. Grip safety, thumb safety & hammer retain about all of their strong orig blue. Spring housing retains about 80% thinning orig blue. Magazine is fine with dull discoloration and some light rust near the top. Grips are sound showing light to moderate bottom edge wear with lightly worn diamond points. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore with fine pitting. 4-41861 JR200 (3,500-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011

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
	1050	$5,750.00	SCARCE 1ST YEAR PRODUCTION COLT MODEL 1911 U.S. ARMY SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. SN 14683. Cal. 45 ACP. Blue finish with 5″ bbl. Slide is marked on left side with the Colt name & address and patent markings with the last date “1911” and the rampant Colt in a circle at left rear end. Right side is marked “MODEL OF 1911 U.S. ARMY”. Slide has orig thin front sight and rnd top rear sight with a small “H” inspector initial at top of hammer slot. Frame is marked “UNITED STATES PROPERTY” on left front side and has the “WGP” (Maj. Walter G. Penfield) inspector stamp on left side just above magazine release. Right side of frame has the SN. Frame is stamped with a small “H” (Frank Hosmer) sub-inspector mark just forward of the disconnector hole and with the number “6” (James Donlin) factory inspector mark to the right. Mounted with fine, orig diamond checkered walnut grips. Accompanied by an orig lanyard loop magazine. Bbl is probably orig to this pistol, without markings on top or lug, with only a tiny “H” stamped on rear of extension. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Slide retains 96-97% strong orig blue with only faint sharp edge wear. Frame retains 95-96% strong orig blue with light edge wear and some thinning to the front strap. Grip safety, thumb safety & hammer retain about all of their strong orig blue. Spring housing retains about 80% thinning orig blue. Magazine is fine with dull discoloration and some light rust near the top. Grips are sound showing light to moderate bottom edge wear with lightly worn diamond points. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore with fine pitting. 4-41861 JR200 (3,500-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011 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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