*FINE COLT GOVERNMENT MODEL SEMI-AUTO PISTOL WITH MEXICAN PLAQUE.

*FINE COLT GOVERNMENT MODEL SEMI-AUTO PISTOL WITH MEXICAN PLAQUE. SN C96360. Cal. 45 ACP. Blue finish with 5″ bbl, fixed sights, diamond checkered walnut grips and S-code all blue WWII magazine. Left side of slide has usual markings and rampant Colt without circle at left rear edge. Right side of slide & frame have usual markings with the addition of a rectangular plaque attached to right side of slide below ejection port which is inscribed “C96360 / PERMISION DE LLEVAR DURANTE / EL EXPEDICION AL INTERIOR / FED. PMTD. MEXICO 1920”. Rough translation is Permission to carry on an expedition to the interior dated 1920. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains 95-96% glossy orig blue with slight muzzle edge wear and thinning to the mainspring housing. There is a small spot of touch up on the slide just above the attached plaque. Grips show very light wear with a few chipped diamonds and are clean with very little hand oil staining. Mechanics are crisp, very bright shiny bore. Magazine is fine. 4-36591 JR41 (3,000-5,000)

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
	1073A	$1,150.00	FINE COLT GOVERNMENT MODEL SEMI-AUTO PISTOL WITH MEXICAN PLAQUE. SN C96360. Cal. 45 ACP. Blue finish with 5″ bbl, fixed sights, diamond checkered walnut grips and S-code all blue WWII magazine. Left side of slide has usual markings and rampant Colt without circle at left rear edge. Right side of slide & frame have usual markings with the addition of a rectangular plaque attached to right side of slide below ejection port which is inscribed “C96360 / PERMISION DE LLEVAR DURANTE / EL EXPEDICION AL INTERIOR / FED. PMTD. MEXICO 1920”. Rough translation is Permission to carry on an expedition to the interior dated 1920. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains 95-96% glossy orig blue with slight muzzle edge wear and thinning to the mainspring housing. There is a small spot of touch up on the slide just above the attached plaque. Grips show very light wear with a few chipped diamonds and are clean with very little hand oil staining. Mechanics are crisp, very bright shiny bore. Magazine is fine. 4-36591 JR41 (3,000-5,000) 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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