*VERY RARE COLT PRE-WWII 38 SUPER MATCH SEMI-AUTO PISTOL.

*VERY RARE COLT PRE-WWII 38 SUPER MATCH SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. SN 28982. Cal. 38 Super. Blue finish with 5″ bbl, that has bright polished chamber area and is marked on left lower side “COLT SUPER 38 AUTO MATCH”. Left side of slide has usual company & patent markings and the right side is marked “SUPER MATCH / COLT SUPER .38 / AUTOMATIC” along with the rampant Colt. Slide is matching numbered to the frame. Mounted with full checkered walnut grips and accompanied by one orig 2-tone magazine with marked base. Also accompanied by a Colt factory letter identifying this pistol, as found, with type of stocks not listed, shipped to Kirkwood Bros. Inc., Boston, MA on Dec. 5, 1938 in a 1-gun shipment. Additionally accompanied by a sworn notarized statement by Jerome Roth of Battle Creek, Michigan, who states that this pistol belonged to his father who had passed away in 1977. He further states that in 1938 they were living in Waltham, Mass. when a hurricane struck and he recalls seeing his father with the pistol at that time. He states that he believes the pistol was purchased at the Paul & Eaton Sporting Goods Store on Moody St. in Waltham. Kirkwood Bros. was a large distributor of arms, ammunition & accessories in Boston for many years including the 1930s. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching. Overall retains 97-98% strong orig charcoal blue with light muzzle edge and sharp edge wear and a few spots of light discoloration over the top front of the slide. Grips are crisp, showing light diamond point wear. Magazine is very fine with slightly discolored “white” area and retains most of its orig blue with some scattered light pitting. Bbl shows light use with bright shiny bore. Mechanics are crisp. 4-41992 JR166 (8,000-12,000)

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
	1054	$6,325.00	VERY RARE COLT PRE-WWII 38 SUPER MATCH SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. SN 28982. Cal. 38 Super. Blue finish with 5″ bbl, that has bright polished chamber area and is marked on left lower side “COLT SUPER 38 AUTO MATCH”. Left side of slide has usual company & patent markings and the right side is marked “SUPER MATCH / COLT SUPER .38 / AUTOMATIC” along with the rampant Colt. Slide is matching numbered to the frame. Mounted with full checkered walnut grips and accompanied by one orig 2-tone magazine with marked base. Also accompanied by a Colt factory letter identifying this pistol, as found, with type of stocks not listed, shipped to Kirkwood Bros. Inc., Boston, MA on Dec. 5, 1938 in a 1-gun shipment. Additionally accompanied by a sworn notarized statement by Jerome Roth of Battle Creek, Michigan, who states that this pistol belonged to his father who had passed away in 1977. He further states that in 1938 they were living in Waltham, Mass. when a hurricane struck and he recalls seeing his father with the pistol at that time. He states that he believes the pistol was purchased at the Paul & Eaton Sporting Goods Store on Moody St. in Waltham. Kirkwood Bros. was a large distributor of arms, ammunition & accessories in Boston for many years including the 1930s. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching. Overall retains 97-98% strong orig charcoal blue with light muzzle edge and sharp edge wear and a few spots of light discoloration over the top front of the slide. Grips are crisp, showing light diamond point wear. Magazine is very fine with slightly discolored “white” area and retains most of its orig blue with some scattered light pitting. Bbl shows light use with bright shiny bore. Mechanics are crisp. 4-41992 JR166 (8,000-12,000) 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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