*COLT MODEL 1911 SEMI-AUTO REVOLVER.

*COLT MODEL 1911 SEMI-AUTO REVOLVER. SN 489759. Cal. 45 ACP. WWI blue/black brush military finish with 5″ bbl that has connected “HP” proof on top. Slide has usual markings on left side and “MODEL OF 1911. U.S. ARMY” on right side. It has eagle head Springfield inspector mark over “S17” just above magazine release and has “U.S. PROPERTY” on left front edge of frame. Mounted with diamond checkered walnut grips and is accompanied by a 2-tone military magazine. Also accompanied by an unmarked Kraft colored 2-pc cardboard box and a steel & OD cotton braided lanyard. While production of these “black” 1911’S was fairly high, few remain with orig finish as this finish was very soft and easily worn. Given that the majority of this production was issued during the war and saw hard service, it is understandable that so few have orig finish. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus with slide having only faint muzzle end wear and the slide slightly thinned around front edge. There are a couple of small spots of rust on front strap and mainspring house is flaked, not worn to about 60% orig finish. Right grip was not completely finished and has very thin checkering around top diamond. Both grips are crisp showing extremely light wear. Magazine is extremely fine. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. Box & lanyard are as new. 4-36625 JR59 (4,000-6,000)

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
	1069	$3,450.00	COLT MODEL 1911 SEMI-AUTO REVOLVER. SN 489759. Cal. 45 ACP. WWI blue/black brush military finish with 5″ bbl that has connected “HP” proof on top. Slide has usual markings on left side and “MODEL OF 1911. U.S. ARMY” on right side. It has eagle head Springfield inspector mark over “S17” just above magazine release and has “U.S. PROPERTY” on left front edge of frame. Mounted with diamond checkered walnut grips and is accompanied by a 2-tone military magazine. Also accompanied by an unmarked Kraft colored 2-pc cardboard box and a steel & OD cotton braided lanyard. While production of these “black” 1911’S was fairly high, few remain with orig finish as this finish was very soft and easily worn. Given that the majority of this production was issued during the war and saw hard service, it is understandable that so few have orig finish. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus with slide having only faint muzzle end wear and the slide slightly thinned around front edge. There are a couple of small spots of rust on front strap and mainspring house is flaked, not worn to about 60% orig finish. Right grip was not completely finished and has very thin checkering around top diamond. Both grips are crisp showing extremely light wear. Magazine is extremely fine. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. Box & lanyard are as new. 4-36625 JR59 (4,000-6,000) 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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