*FINE EARLY COLT GOVERNMENT MODEL SEMI-AUTO PISTOL.

*FINE EARLY COLT GOVERNMENT MODEL SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. SN C13292. Cal. 45 ACP. Blue finish with 5″ bbl, orig thin fixed sights and mounted with diamond checkered walnut grips. Accompanied by an orig 2-tone lanyard loop magazine. Left rear end of slide and left side of frame below thumb safety and bbl have British proofs. Grips are modern replacements. PROVENANCE: John Irwin Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains 92-93% glossy orig factory blue with minor nicks & scratches and sharp edge wear. Front strap has a series of small scratches near the toe and some light dulling. Grip safety & spring housing retain strong orig blue. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-36809 JR43 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010

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
	1114	$2,587.50	FINE EARLY COLT GOVERNMENT MODEL SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. SN C13292. Cal. 45 ACP. Blue finish with 5″ bbl, orig thin fixed sights and mounted with diamond checkered walnut grips. Accompanied by an orig 2-tone lanyard loop magazine. Left rear end of slide and left side of frame below thumb safety and bbl have British proofs. Grips are modern replacements. PROVENANCE: John Irwin Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains 92-93% glossy orig factory blue with minor nicks & scratches and sharp edge wear. Front strap has a series of small scratches near the toe and some light dulling. Grip safety & spring housing retain strong orig blue. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-36809 JR43 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010 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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