*COLT MODEL 1903 U.S. PROPERTY WITH SHOULDER HOLSTER.

*COLT MODEL 1903 U.S. PROPERTY WITH SHOULDER HOLSTER. SN 560708. Cal. 32. 3-1/2″ bbl. This is a blued example of the Colt U.S. Property Model M-32 auto. These pistols were issued to high-ranking officers, generally Major and above. They are commonly referred to as “General Officer’s pistols”. The parkerized version is the more commonly seen of these pistols and the blued 32 is seldom seen. Pistol is accompanied by a shoulder holster that appears to be either very late issue or possibly a PX purchase for this pistol. Accompanied by a Colt Factory letter indicating the pistol as found and being sold to the US Govt Supply Div Strategic Services, Fowler Bldg, Rosslyn, VA on Sept 26, 1944 in a shipment of 900 pistols. PROVENANCE: Tom Clinton Collection. CONDITION: Pistol retains 85-90% of the orig blue, with some slight spotting and surface oxidation scattered throughout. Bbl retains approx. 95% of the orig blue, with the ejection port area being polished bright. Wooden / medallion grips show good with some flattening of the checkering toward the bottom. Blued Colt marked magazine shows good, retaining 95-97% of the orig blue. Mechanics are crisp and bore is bright. Leather shoulder holster is as new in the orig Kraft style box. 4-37363 BK54 (1,500-2,200)

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
	1119	$2,530.00	COLT MODEL 1903 U.S. PROPERTY WITH SHOULDER HOLSTER. SN 560708. Cal. 32. 3-1/2″ bbl. This is a blued example of the Colt U.S. Property Model M-32 auto. These pistols were issued to high-ranking officers, generally Major and above. They are commonly referred to as “General Officer’s pistols”. The parkerized version is the more commonly seen of these pistols and the blued 32 is seldom seen. Pistol is accompanied by a shoulder holster that appears to be either very late issue or possibly a PX purchase for this pistol. Accompanied by a Colt Factory letter indicating the pistol as found and being sold to the US Govt Supply Div Strategic Services, Fowler Bldg, Rosslyn, VA on Sept 26, 1944 in a shipment of 900 pistols. PROVENANCE: Tom Clinton Collection. CONDITION: Pistol retains 85-90% of the orig blue, with some slight spotting and surface oxidation scattered throughout. Bbl retains approx. 95% of the orig blue, with the ejection port area being polished bright. Wooden / medallion grips show good with some flattening of the checkering toward the bottom. Blued Colt marked magazine shows good, retaining 95-97% of the orig blue. Mechanics are crisp and bore is bright. Leather shoulder holster is as new in the orig Kraft style box. 4-37363 BK54 (1,500-2,200) 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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