*RARE COLT MODEL 1903 U.S. PROPERTY SEMI-AUTO PISTOL SHIPPED TO THE OSS.

*RARE COLT MODEL 1903 U.S. PROPERTY SEMI-AUTO PISTOL SHIPPED TO THE OSS. SN 560695. Cal. 32 ACP. Scarce blue finish with 3-3/4″ bbl, marked on right side “COLT 32 AUTO” with usual address & patent markings and rampant Colt on left side and usual marking on right side. Right side of frame, just above the trigger guard is marked “U.S. PROPERTY”. Mounted with full checkered walnut grips with silver Colt medallions and accompanied by one full-blue magazine with marked base. Also accompanied by a Colt factory letter identifying this pistol in caliber 32 with 3-3/4″ bbl, blue finish, type of stocks not listed, sold to the United States Gov’t and shipped to Property Officer, Supply Division, Office of Strategic Services, Fowler Bldg., Rosslyn, VA, on Sept. 26, 1944 to Order #4420 in a shipment of 900 same type pistols. Similar pistols issued to General Officers or sold to other military officers by the government are not an uncommon occurrence and are encountered fairly regularly. However blue finish caliber 32 pistols are quite scarce and those sold to the OSS are extremely scarce. Most of the OSS pistols were issued to operatives & agents conducting behind the lines reconnaissance, sabotage and other dangerous missions in enemy territory during WWII. The Office of Strategic Services, under the auspices of Col. Wild Bill Donovan became a force to be reckoned with in creating mayhem and gathering intelligence behind enemy lines. Subsequent to WWII the OSS was converted from a military to civilian organization that today is known as the Central Intelligence Agency. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Overall retains about 95% strong orig factory blue with some thinning on the slide, muzzle & sharp edge wear and a worn spot on right rear of slide. Front strap is a little thin and turning plum, otherwise frame retains strong bright blue. Right grip has several mashed diamonds otherwise grips are sound showing light wear. Some unknowing person, in attempting to disassemble the pistol, used pliers on the front bbl boss but created little damage. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-40943 JR246 (2,750-3,750)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2010

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	$4,600.00	RARE COLT MODEL 1903 U.S. PROPERTY SEMI-AUTO PISTOL SHIPPED TO THE OSS. SN 560695. Cal. 32 ACP. Scarce blue finish with 3-3/4″ bbl, marked on right side “COLT 32 AUTO” with usual address & patent markings and rampant Colt on left side and usual marking on right side. Right side of frame, just above the trigger guard is marked “U.S. PROPERTY”. Mounted with full checkered walnut grips with silver Colt medallions and accompanied by one full-blue magazine with marked base. Also accompanied by a Colt factory letter identifying this pistol in caliber 32 with 3-3/4″ bbl, blue finish, type of stocks not listed, sold to the United States Gov’t and shipped to Property Officer, Supply Division, Office of Strategic Services, Fowler Bldg., Rosslyn, VA, on Sept. 26, 1944 to Order #4420 in a shipment of 900 same type pistols. Similar pistols issued to General Officers or sold to other military officers by the government are not an uncommon occurrence and are encountered fairly regularly. However blue finish caliber 32 pistols are quite scarce and those sold to the OSS are extremely scarce. Most of the OSS pistols were issued to operatives & agents conducting behind the lines reconnaissance, sabotage and other dangerous missions in enemy territory during WWII. The Office of Strategic Services, under the auspices of Col. Wild Bill Donovan became a force to be reckoned with in creating mayhem and gathering intelligence behind enemy lines. Subsequent to WWII the OSS was converted from a military to civilian organization that today is known as the Central Intelligence Agency. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Overall retains about 95% strong orig factory blue with some thinning on the slide, muzzle & sharp edge wear and a worn spot on right rear of slide. Front strap is a little thin and turning plum, otherwise frame retains strong bright blue. Right grip has several mashed diamonds otherwise grips are sound showing light wear. Some unknowing person, in attempting to disassemble the pistol, used pliers on the front bbl boss but created little damage. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-40943 JR246 (2,750-3,750) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2010 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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