*VERY RARE FIRST CONTRACT COLT MODEL 1911 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL.

*VERY RARE FIRST CONTRACT COLT MODEL 1911 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. SN 191. Cal. 45 ACP. Commercial blue finish with replacement 5″ bbl that is un-inspected but an orig 1911 bbl with glossy blue finish. Pistol is finished with orig glossy commercial blue with fire blued trigger, thumb safety, slide lock & hammer. Magazine catch is a third type replacement. Left side of frame has the “WGP” (Maj. Walter G. Penfield) inspector mark with small “UNITED STATES PROPERTY” on left forward side. Right side of frame has the serial number forward of the slide lock hole. Left side of slide has usual Colt markings & patent dates with 1911 being the last date. Right side of slide is marked “MODEL OF 1911. U.S. ARMY”. Slide has thin front sight and “U” notch round rear sight that appears to be a replacement. Front sight appears to be a correct replacement. It has orig short spur hammer and short spur grip safety with smooth main spring housing. The spring guide is of the orig first type and it appears that the bbl bushing is also orig to this pistol. Fitted with diamond checkered walnut grips and accompanied by a 2-tone lanyard loop magazine. PROVENANCE: Carl Metz Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Slide retains about 85% thinning orig glossy blue with a few scattered small chemical spots on top left edge. Frame retains brilliant glossy blue on upper part with thin front strap and spring housing & grip safety turned gray. Trigger, thumb safety, slide lock & hammer retain generous amounts of their orig fire blue. Grips are sound showing moderate wear. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-38448 JR43 (5,000-8,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009

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
	1066	$6,900.00	VERY RARE FIRST CONTRACT COLT MODEL 1911 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. SN 191. Cal. 45 ACP. Commercial blue finish with replacement 5″ bbl that is un-inspected but an orig 1911 bbl with glossy blue finish. Pistol is finished with orig glossy commercial blue with fire blued trigger, thumb safety, slide lock & hammer. Magazine catch is a third type replacement. Left side of frame has the “WGP” (Maj. Walter G. Penfield) inspector mark with small “UNITED STATES PROPERTY” on left forward side. Right side of frame has the serial number forward of the slide lock hole. Left side of slide has usual Colt markings & patent dates with 1911 being the last date. Right side of slide is marked “MODEL OF 1911. U.S. ARMY”. Slide has thin front sight and “U” notch round rear sight that appears to be a replacement. Front sight appears to be a correct replacement. It has orig short spur hammer and short spur grip safety with smooth main spring housing. The spring guide is of the orig first type and it appears that the bbl bushing is also orig to this pistol. Fitted with diamond checkered walnut grips and accompanied by a 2-tone lanyard loop magazine. PROVENANCE: Carl Metz Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Slide retains about 85% thinning orig glossy blue with a few scattered small chemical spots on top left edge. Frame retains brilliant glossy blue on upper part with thin front strap and spring housing & grip safety turned gray. Trigger, thumb safety, slide lock & hammer retain generous amounts of their orig fire blue. Grips are sound showing moderate wear. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-38448 JR43 (5,000-8,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009 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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