*RARE ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1903 POCKET PISTOL.

*RARE ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1903 POCKET PISTOL. SN 221843. Cal. 32 ACP. Blue finish with 3-3/4″ bbl, fixed sights and smooth pearl Colt medallion grips and an orig 2-tone magazine with correct marked base. Engraving consists of about 80% coverage foliate arabesque patterns with an unusual stippled background. Slide has usual markings on both sides with rampant Colt at left rear. Although this model of pistol was produced in fairly large numbers, not many were engraved. Accompanied by a custom red velvet lined fancy walnut box French fitted in bottom for pistol, with a functioning key. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains about 99% of a fine professionally restored finish. Grips are extremely fine with lots of fire & color. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. Case is fine. 4-36630 JR53 (3,500-5,000)

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
	1106	$3,540.00	RARE ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1903 POCKET PISTOL. SN 221843. Cal. 32 ACP. Blue finish with 3-3/4″ bbl, fixed sights and smooth pearl Colt medallion grips and an orig 2-tone magazine with correct marked base. Engraving consists of about 80% coverage foliate arabesque patterns with an unusual stippled background. Slide has usual markings on both sides with rampant Colt at left rear. Although this model of pistol was produced in fairly large numbers, not many were engraved. Accompanied by a custom red velvet lined fancy walnut box French fitted in bottom for pistol, with a functioning key. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains about 99% of a fine professionally restored finish. Grips are extremely fine with lots of fire & color. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. Case is fine. 4-36630 JR53 (3,500-5,000) 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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