*COLT MODEL 1911 SEMI-AUTO MILITARY PISTOL.

*COLT MODEL 1911 SEMI-AUTO MILITARY PISTOL. SN 143325. Cal. 45 ACP. This 1917 production 1911 with its brushed finish has usual slide & frame markings with “GHS” (Gilbert H. Stewart) inspector initials on left side above magazine release. Mounted with diamond checkered walnut grips & has its orig bbl with tiny “PH” proofs parallel with bore and is accompanied by an orig 2-tone magazine. Slide has a few small areas of pitting with fabric pattern, probably from laying wrapped in a cloth in a damp climate. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Slide, as noted, otherwise overall retains about 95% strong orig brushed finish blue. Frame has a few spots of pinprick pitting on left forward side. Front strap is strong with some slight thinning to mainspring housing. Grips are sound & show moderate wear, grip screws are slightly battered. Mechanics are crisp, strong sharp bore, frosty in grooves. 4-33489 JR172 (2,000-3,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008

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
	1184	$2,300.00	COLT MODEL 1911 SEMI-AUTO MILITARY PISTOL. SN 143325. Cal. 45 ACP. This 1917 production 1911 with its brushed finish has usual slide & frame markings with “GHS” (Gilbert H. Stewart) inspector initials on left side above magazine release. Mounted with diamond checkered walnut grips & has its orig bbl with tiny “PH” proofs parallel with bore and is accompanied by an orig 2-tone magazine. Slide has a few small areas of pitting with fabric pattern, probably from laying wrapped in a cloth in a damp climate. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Slide, as noted, otherwise overall retains about 95% strong orig brushed finish blue. Frame has a few spots of pinprick pitting on left forward side. Front strap is strong with some slight thinning to mainspring housing. Grips are sound & show moderate wear, grip screws are slightly battered. Mechanics are crisp, strong sharp bore, frosty in grooves. 4-33489 JR172 (2,000-3,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008 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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