*FINE EARLY COLT MODEL 1911 MILITARY SEMI-AUTO PISTOL.

*FINE EARLY COLT MODEL 1911 MILITARY SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. SN 57926. Cal. 45 ACP. Commercial blue finish with 5″ bbl that has the “P H” proofs parallel with the bore and a small “J” initial on left side of lug. Slide has usual markings with last patent date “1911” on left side and rampant Colt at left rear end. Right side of slide is marked “MODEL OF 1911. U.S. ARMY”. Mounted with the early thin front sight blade and round top rear sight. Left front side of frame is marked “UNITED STATES PROPERTY” and it has the “WGP” (Maj. Walter G. Penfield) inspector initials just above the magazine release. Mounted with diamond checkered 2-pc walnut grips and accompanied by a lanyard loop 2-tone magazine. These early 1911s are rarely found with high orig finish as most were immediately issued to active duty units and remained in service throughout World Wars I & II, Korea and well into the 1970s & 80s when they were replaced by more modern pistols. They were also sold by the thousands as surplus through the Division of Civilian Marksmanship (DCM) where they continued in use with great numbers of them modified into target pistols. It is rare today to find one in completely original configuration with high orig finish. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Overall retains 96-98% strong orig charcoal blue with only very light muzzle end and sharp edge wear on the slide; frame retains virtually all of its strong orig charcoal blue with some light thinning on front strap and spring housing; grip safety is lightly flaked; hammer face retains nearly all of its orig blue signifying very little use; grips are crisp, especially on left side, showing light to moderate diamond point wear on right side with a few chipped diamonds. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. Magazine is a gray patina on top half with dull orig blue on bottom half, bright on base plate. 4-45839 JR244 (4,000-6,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012

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
	1081	$6,325.00	FINE EARLY COLT MODEL 1911 MILITARY SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. SN 57926. Cal. 45 ACP. Commercial blue finish with 5″ bbl that has the “P H” proofs parallel with the bore and a small “J” initial on left side of lug. Slide has usual markings with last patent date “1911” on left side and rampant Colt at left rear end. Right side of slide is marked “MODEL OF 1911. U.S. ARMY”. Mounted with the early thin front sight blade and round top rear sight. Left front side of frame is marked “UNITED STATES PROPERTY” and it has the “WGP” (Maj. Walter G. Penfield) inspector initials just above the magazine release. Mounted with diamond checkered 2-pc walnut grips and accompanied by a lanyard loop 2-tone magazine. These early 1911s are rarely found with high orig finish as most were immediately issued to active duty units and remained in service throughout World Wars I & II, Korea and well into the 1970s & 80s when they were replaced by more modern pistols. They were also sold by the thousands as surplus through the Division of Civilian Marksmanship (DCM) where they continued in use with great numbers of them modified into target pistols. It is rare today to find one in completely original configuration with high orig finish. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Overall retains 96-98% strong orig charcoal blue with only very light muzzle end and sharp edge wear on the slide; frame retains virtually all of its strong orig charcoal blue with some light thinning on front strap and spring housing; grip safety is lightly flaked; hammer face retains nearly all of its orig blue signifying very little use; grips are crisp, especially on left side, showing light to moderate diamond point wear on right side with a few chipped diamonds. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. Magazine is a gray patina on top half with dull orig blue on bottom half, bright on base plate. 4-45839 JR244 (4,000-6,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012 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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