*SCARCE EARLY COLT GOVERNMENT MODEL SEMI-AUTO PISTOL.

*SCARCE EARLY COLT GOVERNMENT MODEL SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. SN C5730. Cal. 45 ACP. Fine early government model with 5″ commercial bbl, orig fixed sights with rnd top rear sight. Left side of frame has usual Colt markings with last patent date “1911”. Right side slide has commercial markings. Right side of frame has the “GOVERNMENT MODEL” and serial number markings above the magazine release. It has straight mainspring housing with lanyard loop and short grip safety with short wide hammer spur. Mounted with diamond checkered walnut grips and accompanied by a 2-tone lanyard loop magazine. This pistol was produced in 1914 and with its first type slide marking lends credence to the oft repeated information that Colt never threw anything away. Allegedly the 1913 patent date was added at about SN C4500. Early Government Models such as this one are rarely found with high orig finish as they usually have seen hard service. CONDITION: Very fine. Slide retains 94-96% glossy orig blue with muzzle end and sharp edge wear with a couple of small scratches. Frame retains strong glossy blue on sides and bottom front with front strap retaining about 40% orig blue with balance a blue/gray patina. Grip safety retains strong blue with a thinned bottom edge and mainspring housing retains about 80-85% thinning orig blue. Magazine is fine retaining most of its orig dull blue with the white area having a coating of old dried oil. Grips are sound showing light diamond point wear. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with light frosting in the grooves. 4-39191 JR258 (2,500-3,500)

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
	1129	$2,587.50	SCARCE EARLY COLT GOVERNMENT MODEL SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. SN C5730. Cal. 45 ACP. Fine early government model with 5″ commercial bbl, orig fixed sights with rnd top rear sight. Left side of frame has usual Colt markings with last patent date “1911”. Right side slide has commercial markings. Right side of frame has the “GOVERNMENT MODEL” and serial number markings above the magazine release. It has straight mainspring housing with lanyard loop and short grip safety with short wide hammer spur. Mounted with diamond checkered walnut grips and accompanied by a 2-tone lanyard loop magazine. This pistol was produced in 1914 and with its first type slide marking lends credence to the oft repeated information that Colt never threw anything away. Allegedly the 1913 patent date was added at about SN C4500. Early Government Models such as this one are rarely found with high orig finish as they usually have seen hard service. CONDITION: Very fine. Slide retains 94-96% glossy orig blue with muzzle end and sharp edge wear with a couple of small scratches. Frame retains strong glossy blue on sides and bottom front with front strap retaining about 40% orig blue with balance a blue/gray patina. Grip safety retains strong blue with a thinned bottom edge and mainspring housing retains about 80-85% thinning orig blue. Magazine is fine retaining most of its orig dull blue with the white area having a coating of old dried oil. Grips are sound showing light diamond point wear. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with light frosting in the grooves. 4-39191 JR258 (2,500-3,500) 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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