*SCARCE COLT RAF ISSUE MODEL 1911 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL.

*SCARCE COLT RAF ISSUE MODEL 1911 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. SN W40495. Cal. 455. Usual 1911 commercial configuration with 5″ bbl and standard markings on left side of slide with a rampant Colt at left rear end. It has orig fixed sights with right side of slide having commercial markings with “CALIBRE 455” below “COLT AUTOMATIC”. The second “5” has been added during the manufacturing process. Fitted with diamond checkered walnut grips. Left side of frame in front of the slide lock hole has the British broad arrow over crossed swords and a British proof on left front web of trigger guard. These pistols were commercial model 1911’s that were sold on contract to the British government with about 11,000 produced in period 1915-16. Accompanied by its orig “CAL. 455 ELEY” marked magazine and what is probably its orig 455 bbl. Bbl is commercial type with a small “P” proof on bottom in front of lug which also has a small “5” inspector mark. Also accompanied by a hand written letter from consignor’s brother-in-law dated 1991 with an accompanying description of this pistol. This letter states that this pistol was issued to George Clark Whiting, his father, an American volunteer in the Royal Flying Corps during the first World War. He further states that he then carried this pistol during his service in the second World War. Rarely does one encounter a 1911 with orig family provenance, especially one that was carried in two world wars. Additionally accompanied by a WWII era web belt, a “US” marked flap holster, Carlisle bandage, another ammunition pouch containing an orig “S” marked 1911 bbl and a dbl mag pouch containing two folded base lanyard loop 2-tone magazines, one with copper slide spot. CONDITION: Very fine. Slide retains 88-90% strong orig blue with muzzle end & sharp edge wear and a few scattered chemical spots about the center. Frame retains about 90% strong orig blue, somewhat thinned on front strap with a blue/gray spring housing. Grips are very fine showing moderate wear and a small bruise on left side. Magazine is very fine retaining about 85% strong orig finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with three or four small spots of pitting. Holster is dark & oil treated, web belt & accessories are fine, spare bbl is very fine and two spare lanyard loop magazines are good to very good being mostly gray metal color. 4-37768 JR133 (2,000-3,000)

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
	1117	$2,070.00	SCARCE COLT RAF ISSUE MODEL 1911 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. SN W40495. Cal. 455. Usual 1911 commercial configuration with 5″ bbl and standard markings on left side of slide with a rampant Colt at left rear end. It has orig fixed sights with right side of slide having commercial markings with “CALIBRE 455” below “COLT AUTOMATIC”. The second “5” has been added during the manufacturing process. Fitted with diamond checkered walnut grips. Left side of frame in front of the slide lock hole has the British broad arrow over crossed swords and a British proof on left front web of trigger guard. These pistols were commercial model 1911’s that were sold on contract to the British government with about 11,000 produced in period 1915-16. Accompanied by its orig “CAL. 455 ELEY” marked magazine and what is probably its orig 455 bbl. Bbl is commercial type with a small “P” proof on bottom in front of lug which also has a small “5” inspector mark. Also accompanied by a hand written letter from consignor’s brother-in-law dated 1991 with an accompanying description of this pistol. This letter states that this pistol was issued to George Clark Whiting, his father, an American volunteer in the Royal Flying Corps during the first World War. He further states that he then carried this pistol during his service in the second World War. Rarely does one encounter a 1911 with orig family provenance, especially one that was carried in two world wars. Additionally accompanied by a WWII era web belt, a “US” marked flap holster, Carlisle bandage, another ammunition pouch containing an orig “S” marked 1911 bbl and a dbl mag pouch containing two folded base lanyard loop 2-tone magazines, one with copper slide spot. CONDITION: Very fine. Slide retains 88-90% strong orig blue with muzzle end & sharp edge wear and a few scattered chemical spots about the center. Frame retains about 90% strong orig blue, somewhat thinned on front strap with a blue/gray spring housing. Grips are very fine showing moderate wear and a small bruise on left side. Magazine is very fine retaining about 85% strong orig finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with three or four small spots of pitting. Holster is dark & oil treated, web belt & accessories are fine, spare bbl is very fine and two spare lanyard loop magazines are good to very good being mostly gray metal color. 4-37768 JR133 (2,000-3,000) 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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