*SCARCE PRE-WWII COLT SUPER 38 GOVERNMENT MODEL SEMI-AUTO PISTOL.

Revised: 3/12/2011

Additional Information: At the time the front site was replaced the top end of the slide (near the site) was freshened with cold blue.

*SCARCE PRE-WWII COLT SUPER 38 GOVERNMENT MODEL SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. SN 505. Cal. 38 Super. First year production, blue finish with 5″ bbl and mounted with full checkered walnut grips. Bottom edge of left grip is hand scratched “G.D. POPE”. Left side of slide has usual company name & address and patent dates and right side is marked “COLT SUPER .38 / AUTOMATIC” and has the rampant Colt. Slide is matching numbered to the frame. Sights are period of use replacements by King with a brass bead Sheard front sight and an adjustable rear sight. Accompanied by two orig 2-tone 38 Super magazines with marked bases. Altogether a fine pistol that can be used as is or restored to orig configuration with the addition of orig sights. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Shows only light muzzle edge wear on the slide and very faint sharp edge wear elsewhere with crisp front strap and grip safety. Bbl & bolt face show very little wear. Grips have a few mashed diamonds and show light diamond point wear. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Both magazines retain virtually all of their strong orig finish with some minor discoloration on the “white” areas. 4-42044 JR188 (2,000-3,000)

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
	1058	$2,875.00	Revised: 3/12/2011 Additional Information: At the time the front site was replaced the top end of the slide (near the site) was freshened with cold blue. SCARCE PRE-WWII COLT SUPER 38 GOVERNMENT MODEL SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. SN 505. Cal. 38 Super. First year production, blue finish with 5″ bbl and mounted with full checkered walnut grips. Bottom edge of left grip is hand scratched “G.D. POPE”. Left side of slide has usual company name & address and patent dates and right side is marked “COLT SUPER .38 / AUTOMATIC” and has the rampant Colt. Slide is matching numbered to the frame. Sights are period of use replacements by King with a brass bead Sheard front sight and an adjustable rear sight. Accompanied by two orig 2-tone 38 Super magazines with marked bases. Altogether a fine pistol that can be used as is or restored to orig configuration with the addition of orig sights. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Shows only light muzzle edge wear on the slide and very faint sharp edge wear elsewhere with crisp front strap and grip safety. Bbl & bolt face show very little wear. Grips have a few mashed diamonds and show light diamond point wear. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Both magazines retain virtually all of their strong orig finish with some minor discoloration on the “white” areas. 4-42044 JR188 (2,000-3,000) 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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