EXTREMELY RARE COLT 1911 FACTORY CUT AWAY SEMI-AUTO PISTOL.

EXTREMELY RARE COLT 1911 FACTORY CUT AWAY SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. SN NSN. Cal. 45 ACP. Extremely rare cutaway pistol in usual 1911 configuration with 5″ bbl that is probably an old replacement. Bbl is unmarked except for a small “5” stamped on bottom. Balance of pistol is also completely unmarked except for a couple of minor inspector initials internally. Entire right side of frame is cut away to expose internal workings and the slide is also cut away in strategic points to expose all of its internal workings. Bbl is not cut to expose chamber & rifling as would normally be found on a cutaway pistol leading one to speculate that it is in fact a replacement. Right side of frame does not have grip screw escutcheons with the top area having been cut away completely and bottom appears to have never had an escutcheon installed. Left side has a 1930’s style full checkered walnut grip, probably an old replacement. Accompanied by an orig 2-tone lanyard loop magazine with the full right side cutaway. A few of these pistols were ever made in this configuration and very few of these survive today. CONDITION: Fine. Overall retains a dull blue/brown patina with traces of blue in most sheltered areas and orig finish in the cuts. Grip shows heavy wear. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore, appears to be unfired. Left side of magazine is fine with strong blue and lightly stained upper portion. Right side is dulled from exposure. There is a small crack on right rear edge of frame by grip safety which causes minor binding of slide, otherwise mechanics are fine. 4-36285 JR18 (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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	1110	$3,450.00	EXTREMELY RARE COLT 1911 FACTORY CUT AWAY SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. SN NSN. Cal. 45 ACP. Extremely rare cutaway pistol in usual 1911 configuration with 5″ bbl that is probably an old replacement. Bbl is unmarked except for a small “5” stamped on bottom. Balance of pistol is also completely unmarked except for a couple of minor inspector initials internally. Entire right side of frame is cut away to expose internal workings and the slide is also cut away in strategic points to expose all of its internal workings. Bbl is not cut to expose chamber & rifling as would normally be found on a cutaway pistol leading one to speculate that it is in fact a replacement. Right side of frame does not have grip screw escutcheons with the top area having been cut away completely and bottom appears to have never had an escutcheon installed. Left side has a 1930’s style full checkered walnut grip, probably an old replacement. Accompanied by an orig 2-tone lanyard loop magazine with the full right side cutaway. A few of these pistols were ever made in this configuration and very few of these survive today. CONDITION: Fine. Overall retains a dull blue/brown patina with traces of blue in most sheltered areas and orig finish in the cuts. Grip shows heavy wear. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore, appears to be unfired. Left side of magazine is fine with strong blue and lightly stained upper portion. Right side is dulled from exposure. There is a small crack on right rear edge of frame by grip safety which causes minor binding of slide, otherwise mechanics are fine. 4-36285 JR18 (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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