*RARE FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1908 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL.

*RARE FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1908 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. SN 96685. Cal. 380 ACP. Blue finish with 3-3/4″ bbl and factory silver medallion pearl grips. Engraving consists of about 20% coverage foliate arabesque patterns with shaded background on frame & slide, probably from the shop of Wilbur Glahn. Both sides of frame around top edge of grip, thumb safety, toe of front strap and grip safety are all engraved with foliate arabesque patterns and there is a distinctive Glahn “V” at rear of frame. Slide has matching foliate arabesque patterns on both sides & top with a small pattern at rear end. Slide markings have a vine & leaf pattern on each side around the markings. Accompanied by its orig hinged lid dark maroon box with blue & white end label on bottom end and a black & white “HAMMERLESS” label on top edge. Inside box has two (one early & one late) owner’s pamphlets, a special instructions pamphlet, a shooting suggestions pamphlet and a proper ammunition pamphlet. Pistol has one orig 2-tone magazine with correct base plate markings. Additionally accompanied by a Colt Factory letter fully identifying this pistol as found with blue finish, pearl stocks and “Level 3” engraving. It was shipped to Murta Appleton & Co., Philadelphia, PA on March 24, 1927 to Order No. 12066-3 in a shipment of two identical firearms at a cost of the astronomical sum for that day of $180.00. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus. May have been fired but if so, very little. Slide is matching numbered to frame. Overall retains virtually all of its orig factory finish with only one spot of very slight sharp edge wear on each side at muzzle. Grips are fantastic with tremendous fire & color. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Box shows moderate to heavy edge wear but is completely intact. Labels are equally fine. 4-36280 JR77 (15,000-20,000)

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
	1263	$13,800.00	RARE FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1908 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. SN 96685. Cal. 380 ACP. Blue finish with 3-3/4″ bbl and factory silver medallion pearl grips. Engraving consists of about 20% coverage foliate arabesque patterns with shaded background on frame & slide, probably from the shop of Wilbur Glahn. Both sides of frame around top edge of grip, thumb safety, toe of front strap and grip safety are all engraved with foliate arabesque patterns and there is a distinctive Glahn “V” at rear of frame. Slide has matching foliate arabesque patterns on both sides & top with a small pattern at rear end. Slide markings have a vine & leaf pattern on each side around the markings. Accompanied by its orig hinged lid dark maroon box with blue & white end label on bottom end and a black & white “HAMMERLESS” label on top edge. Inside box has two (one early & one late) owner’s pamphlets, a special instructions pamphlet, a shooting suggestions pamphlet and a proper ammunition pamphlet. Pistol has one orig 2-tone magazine with correct base plate markings. Additionally accompanied by a Colt Factory letter fully identifying this pistol as found with blue finish, pearl stocks and “Level 3” engraving. It was shipped to Murta Appleton & Co., Philadelphia, PA on March 24, 1927 to Order No. 12066-3 in a shipment of two identical firearms at a cost of the astronomical sum for that day of $180.00. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus. May have been fired but if so, very little. Slide is matching numbered to frame. Overall retains virtually all of its orig factory finish with only one spot of very slight sharp edge wear on each side at muzzle. Grips are fantastic with tremendous fire & color. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Box shows moderate to heavy edge wear but is completely intact. Labels are equally fine. 4-36280 JR77 (15,000-20,000) 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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