*RARE COLT MODEL 1911 NAVY MILITARY SEMI-AUTO PISTOL.

*RARE COLT MODEL 1911 NAVY MILITARY SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. SN 39753. Cal. 45 ACP. Fine early 1911 with 5″ post-WWII Springfield replacement bbl, marked on left side of slide with Colt name & address and patent dates with last date being 1911. It has the rampant Colt at left rear of slide. Right side of slide is marked “MODEL OF 1911 U.S. NAVY”. Left forward side of frame is marked “UNITED STATES PROPERTY” and has the “WGP” (Maj. Walter G. Penfield) inspector mark. Right side of frame has the SN. Mounted with replacement large diamond checkered walnut grip panels and accompanied by an orig lanyard loop magazine. The slide has orig thin front sight and rnd-top rear sight and has a small “H” at the top of the hammer slot. Top of frame has a small “H” (Frank Hosmer) military sub-inspector mark forward of the disconnector hole with a small “T” Colt inspector initial to the right and a tiny “C” to the rear which in fact may be a “G” that was poorly struck. Early 1911s with high orig finish are quite rare to find with Navy marked examples extremely rare. CONDITION: Very fine. Slide retains about 90+% strong orig blue, slightly thinned over the top, with sharp edge wear and a few light nicks on both sides. Frame retains strong bright blue on both sides and bottom of frame with front strap & bottom of trigger guard thinning to a blue/gray patina. Grip safety, thumb safety & hammer retain most of their strong orig blue. Main spring housing is a plum/brown patina. Replacement grips are crisp. Magazine retains a dull, lightly oxidized finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, bbl is probably unfired since replacement. 4-41857 JR199 (3,000-5,000)

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
	1051	$5,750.00	RARE COLT MODEL 1911 NAVY MILITARY SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. SN 39753. Cal. 45 ACP. Fine early 1911 with 5″ post-WWII Springfield replacement bbl, marked on left side of slide with Colt name & address and patent dates with last date being 1911. It has the rampant Colt at left rear of slide. Right side of slide is marked “MODEL OF 1911 U.S. NAVY”. Left forward side of frame is marked “UNITED STATES PROPERTY” and has the “WGP” (Maj. Walter G. Penfield) inspector mark. Right side of frame has the SN. Mounted with replacement large diamond checkered walnut grip panels and accompanied by an orig lanyard loop magazine. The slide has orig thin front sight and rnd-top rear sight and has a small “H” at the top of the hammer slot. Top of frame has a small “H” (Frank Hosmer) military sub-inspector mark forward of the disconnector hole with a small “T” Colt inspector initial to the right and a tiny “C” to the rear which in fact may be a “G” that was poorly struck. Early 1911s with high orig finish are quite rare to find with Navy marked examples extremely rare. CONDITION: Very fine. Slide retains about 90+% strong orig blue, slightly thinned over the top, with sharp edge wear and a few light nicks on both sides. Frame retains strong bright blue on both sides and bottom of frame with front strap & bottom of trigger guard thinning to a blue/gray patina. Grip safety, thumb safety & hammer retain most of their strong orig blue. Main spring housing is a plum/brown patina. Replacement grips are crisp. Magazine retains a dull, lightly oxidized finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, bbl is probably unfired since replacement. 4-41857 JR199 (3,000-5,000) 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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