*COLT MODEL 1911 SEMI-AUTO MILITARY PISTOL.

Revised: 2/20/2012

Additional Information: Left forward side of frame is marked “UNITED STATES PROPERTY” and it has the “JMG” (Lt. Col. J.M. Gilbert) inspector mark just above magazine release.

*COLT MODEL 1911 SEMI-AUTO MILITARY PISTOL. SN 240689. Cal. 45 ACP. Fine 1918 pistol, all blue finish with 5″ bbl and standard fixed sights. Left side of slide has usual Colt address & patent markings with rampant Colt at the left rear. Right side of slide is marked “MODEL OF 1911. U.S. ARMY”. Bbl has “P” and “H” proofs perpendicular to the bore and a “K” inspector mark on the right side of the lug with a “5” on bottom of bbl. Pistol has straight spring housing with short spur grip safety and long spur hammer and is mounted with diamond checkered walnut grips. Accompanied by one 2-tone military magazine. CONDITION: Very fine. Slide retains about 95% strong orig blue with muzzle end wear and a few light spots of discoloration; frame retains 70-75% strong orig blue with the majority of losses on front strap which is a blue/gray patina; spring housing retains plummy blue with fine surface rust that will clean; grip safety, thumb safety & slide lock retain about all of their strong orig blue; magazine retains strong orig finish with bright blue and slightly discolored white area; bbl retains about 90% strong orig blue showing light slide wear with a bright shiny bore; grips are sound with a couple of chipped diamonds and shows light to moderate diamond point wear. Mechanics are crisp. 4-45082 JR378 (2,500-3,500)

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
	1083	$3,162.50	Revised: 2/20/2012 Additional Information: Left forward side of frame is marked “UNITED STATES PROPERTY” and it has the “JMG” (Lt. Col. J.M. Gilbert) inspector mark just above magazine release. COLT MODEL 1911 SEMI-AUTO MILITARY PISTOL. SN 240689. Cal. 45 ACP. Fine 1918 pistol, all blue finish with 5″ bbl and standard fixed sights. Left side of slide has usual Colt address & patent markings with rampant Colt at the left rear. Right side of slide is marked “MODEL OF 1911. U.S. ARMY”. Bbl has “P” and “H” proofs perpendicular to the bore and a “K” inspector mark on the right side of the lug with a “5” on bottom of bbl. Pistol has straight spring housing with short spur grip safety and long spur hammer and is mounted with diamond checkered walnut grips. Accompanied by one 2-tone military magazine. CONDITION: Very fine. Slide retains about 95% strong orig blue with muzzle end wear and a few light spots of discoloration; frame retains 70-75% strong orig blue with the majority of losses on front strap which is a blue/gray patina; spring housing retains plummy blue with fine surface rust that will clean; grip safety, thumb safety & slide lock retain about all of their strong orig blue; magazine retains strong orig finish with bright blue and slightly discolored white area; bbl retains about 90% strong orig blue showing light slide wear with a bright shiny bore; grips are sound with a couple of chipped diamonds and shows light to moderate diamond point wear. Mechanics are crisp. 4-45082 JR378 (2,500-3,500) 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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