*RARE 1ST USMC CONTRACT COLT 1911 SEMI-AUTO MILITARY PISTOL.

*RARE 1ST USMC CONTRACT COLT 1911 SEMI-AUTO MILITARY PISTOL. SN 3668. Cal. 45 ACP. This pistol was part of the 1st USMC Contract in 1912. All blue finish with unmarked 5″ bbl, usual slide markings with last patent date on left side “1911”. It has the rampant Colt in a circle at left rear end and is marked “MODEL OF 1911 U.S. ARMY” on the right side. It has orig fixed sights with thin blade half moon front sight and rnd topped V-notch rear sight. Top of hammer slot at the rear of the slide is stamped with a tiny “H”. Top of frame, by the disconnector, is stamped “H4”. It has short spur grip safety and flat mainspring housing and is fitted with reproduction large diamond checkered walnut grips. Left forward side of frame is marked “UNITED STATES PROPERTY” and has the “WGP” (Maj. Walter G. Penfield) inspector cartouche. SN is located on right forward side of frame. Accompanied by one 2-tone lanyard loop magazine. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Overall retains virtually all of an outstanding professionally restored finish with bright Colt style blue. Polishing for the restoration is extremely fine with very high luster. Grips appear new with no discernible flaws. Magazine, also professionally restored has one area of pitting on right side. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, probably unfired since restoration. 4-42620 JR75 (2,000-3,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011

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
	1152	$4,025.00	RARE 1ST USMC CONTRACT COLT 1911 SEMI-AUTO MILITARY PISTOL. SN 3668. Cal. 45 ACP. This pistol was part of the 1st USMC Contract in 1912. All blue finish with unmarked 5″ bbl, usual slide markings with last patent date on left side “1911”. It has the rampant Colt in a circle at left rear end and is marked “MODEL OF 1911 U.S. ARMY” on the right side. It has orig fixed sights with thin blade half moon front sight and rnd topped V-notch rear sight. Top of hammer slot at the rear of the slide is stamped with a tiny “H”. Top of frame, by the disconnector, is stamped “H4”. It has short spur grip safety and flat mainspring housing and is fitted with reproduction large diamond checkered walnut grips. Left forward side of frame is marked “UNITED STATES PROPERTY” and has the “WGP” (Maj. Walter G. Penfield) inspector cartouche. SN is located on right forward side of frame. Accompanied by one 2-tone lanyard loop magazine. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Overall retains virtually all of an outstanding professionally restored finish with bright Colt style blue. Polishing for the restoration is extremely fine with very high luster. Grips appear new with no discernible flaws. Magazine, also professionally restored has one area of pitting on right side. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, probably unfired since restoration. 4-42620 JR75 (2,000-3,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011 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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