*SCARCE COLT MODEL 1905 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL.

*SCARCE COLT MODEL 1905 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. SN 590. Cal. 45 ACP. Colt’s first attempt at a large bore semi-auto pistol in the powerful 45 ACP. It has blue finish with 5″ bbl, fixed sights and mounted with diamond checkered walnut grips. It has slide stop on left side of the frame with a rounded knurled hammer spur. This is considered an “early type”, those below serial number 700, however this pistol also has the 1905 patent date which is usually not found on this model until after about serial number 700. It has usual markings on both sides of slide with rampant Colt in a circle on the left rear. Accompanied by a spare second magazine and a period commercial flap holster with snap closure and two belt loops on back. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only about 6,100 of these scarce pistols were made in period 1905-1911 and few are found today with very much orig finish. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Overall retains 96-97% strong glossy orig factory blue with only light muzzle edge wear on the slide and sharp edges on the rear of the slide. Front & back straps are very strong with some slight flaking on front strap. Grips are crisp retaining most of their orig factory varnish with grip screws retaining about all of their orig factory blue. Hammer retains most of its strong, bright case colors. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Spare magazine shows use but no abuse. Holster is sound with a crackled surface and retains a dark oiled finish. 4-37766 JR131 (3,500-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 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
	1109	$9,775.00	SCARCE COLT MODEL 1905 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. SN 590. Cal. 45 ACP. Colt’s first attempt at a large bore semi-auto pistol in the powerful 45 ACP. It has blue finish with 5″ bbl, fixed sights and mounted with diamond checkered walnut grips. It has slide stop on left side of the frame with a rounded knurled hammer spur. This is considered an “early type”, those below serial number 700, however this pistol also has the 1905 patent date which is usually not found on this model until after about serial number 700. It has usual markings on both sides of slide with rampant Colt in a circle on the left rear. Accompanied by a spare second magazine and a period commercial flap holster with snap closure and two belt loops on back. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms* only about 6,100 of these scarce pistols were made in period 1905-1911 and few are found today with very much orig finish. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Overall retains 96-97% strong glossy orig factory blue with only light muzzle edge wear on the slide and sharp edges on the rear of the slide. Front & back straps are very strong with some slight flaking on front strap. Grips are crisp retaining most of their orig factory varnish with grip screws retaining about all of their orig factory blue. Hammer retains most of its strong, bright case colors. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Spare magazine shows use but no abuse. Holster is sound with a crackled surface and retains a dark oiled finish. 4-37766 JR131 (3,500-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 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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