*SCARCE SPRINGFIELD ARMORY NATIONAL MATCH SEMI-AUTO MILITARY PISTOL.

*SCARCE SPRINGFIELD ARMORY NATIONAL MATCH SEMI-AUTO MILITARY PISTOL. SN 1604838. Cal. 45 ACP. Parkerized finish with National Match bbl & bushing. Bbl is numbered to the frame. Slide is a Colt National Match slide with Colt markings on right side and the National Match part number on left side. Frame has the usual “UNITED STATES PROPERTY M1911A1” markings on right side over the SN with a small Ordnance wheel at right rear edge. Just forward of the slide lock pin hole is stamped with a large “SA” and overstamped “RIA” indicating that it was probably rebuilt at Rock Island Arsenal. Right front web of trigger guard is stamped “NM” and there is a large “T” just above the magazine release opening. Left side of frame has the inspector initials “FJA” (Lt. Col. F.J. Atwood) and a “P” proof just above magazine release. Top of the slide has a thick, serrated partridge front sight and a fully adjustable “KENSIGHT” rear sight that is marked “US” on left side of dovetail. Hammer is late style with serrated spur, it has a serrated arched mainspring housing and hand checkered front strap. Mounted with full checkered walnut grips and accompanied by two all blue WWII magazines, one “S” code (Scovill) and the other “L” code (Little). The “L” code magazine has the last four digits of the SN in electric pencil on the bottom right side. Accompanied by its orig DD Form 1149-4 “REQUISITION AND INVOICE / SHIPPING DOCUMENT” from the National Rifle Association of America (NRA) to Letterkenney Ordnance Depot which identifies this pistol by SN to be shipped to Mr. Edgar P. Erickson of Paramus, NJ. Form is dated Nov. 5, 1962. Total cost was $17.00. Authentic military National Match pistols rarely ever come to market. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching, has been fired but very little. Overall retains about all of its orig blackish arsenal Parkerized finish showing only very minor sharp edge wear. Magazines are equally new. Grips are crisp with very minor diamond point wear. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-42425 JR80 (2,000-3,500)

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
	1156	$3,450.00	SCARCE SPRINGFIELD ARMORY NATIONAL MATCH SEMI-AUTO MILITARY PISTOL. SN 1604838. Cal. 45 ACP. Parkerized finish with National Match bbl & bushing. Bbl is numbered to the frame. Slide is a Colt National Match slide with Colt markings on right side and the National Match part number on left side. Frame has the usual “UNITED STATES PROPERTY M1911A1” markings on right side over the SN with a small Ordnance wheel at right rear edge. Just forward of the slide lock pin hole is stamped with a large “SA” and overstamped “RIA” indicating that it was probably rebuilt at Rock Island Arsenal. Right front web of trigger guard is stamped “NM” and there is a large “T” just above the magazine release opening. Left side of frame has the inspector initials “FJA” (Lt. Col. F.J. Atwood) and a “P” proof just above magazine release. Top of the slide has a thick, serrated partridge front sight and a fully adjustable “KENSIGHT” rear sight that is marked “US” on left side of dovetail. Hammer is late style with serrated spur, it has a serrated arched mainspring housing and hand checkered front strap. Mounted with full checkered walnut grips and accompanied by two all blue WWII magazines, one “S” code (Scovill) and the other “L” code (Little). The “L” code magazine has the last four digits of the SN in electric pencil on the bottom right side. Accompanied by its orig DD Form 1149-4 “REQUISITION AND INVOICE / SHIPPING DOCUMENT” from the National Rifle Association of America (NRA) to Letterkenney Ordnance Depot which identifies this pistol by SN to be shipped to Mr. Edgar P. Erickson of Paramus, NJ. Form is dated Nov. 5, 1962. Total cost was $17.00. Authentic military National Match pistols rarely ever come to market. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching, has been fired but very little. Overall retains about all of its orig blackish arsenal Parkerized finish showing only very minor sharp edge wear. Magazines are equally new. Grips are crisp with very minor diamond point wear. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-42425 JR80 (2,000-3,500) 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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