*RARE COLT MODEL 1905 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL WITH AN ORIGINAL LEATHER STOCK/HOLSTER.

*RARE COLT MODEL 1905 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL WITH AN ORIGINAL LEATHER STOCK/HOLSTER. SN 3209. Cal. 45 ACP. Blue finish with 5″ bbl and fixed sights. Slide has standard markings on both sides with rampant Colt in a circle at left rear end. Mounted with diamond checkered walnut grips and accompanied by one orig, unmarked, all-blue magazine. Backstrap is slotted for a shoulder stock. Also accompanied by an orig black leather flap holster stock with brass attaching lug and brass stud for the strap. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only about 6,100 of these rare pistols were produced in the period 1905-1911, with & without slotted backstrap. Slotted variations are considered quite scarce and those found with orig holster/stocks are a rare find. This is the standard model with last patent date “1905”. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Pistol is fine to very fine. Slide retains 88-90% strong orig blue showing edge wear and some thinning on sides; left front side of slide has a small crack by the wedge slot; frame retains 60-70% orig blue, thinned on bottom front with gray front & backstraps; grips are sound showing moderate diamond point wear with a gouge on right side, possibly freshened; magazine retains 60-70% dull orig blue; hammer retains most of its lightly faded case colors. Mechanics are fine; strong, bright, frosty bore. Stock is sound showing moderate edge wear and retains 75-80% orig black finish; flap hinge is solid as is the strap; interior lining is sound with light soil. 4-45301 JR158 (10,000-15,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012

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
	1521	$14,375.00	RARE COLT MODEL 1905 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL WITH AN ORIGINAL LEATHER STOCK/HOLSTER. SN 3209. Cal. 45 ACP. Blue finish with 5″ bbl and fixed sights. Slide has standard markings on both sides with rampant Colt in a circle at left rear end. Mounted with diamond checkered walnut grips and accompanied by one orig, unmarked, all-blue magazine. Backstrap is slotted for a shoulder stock. Also accompanied by an orig black leather flap holster stock with brass attaching lug and brass stud for the strap. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms* only about 6,100 of these rare pistols were produced in the period 1905-1911, with & without slotted backstrap. Slotted variations are considered quite scarce and those found with orig holster/stocks are a rare find. This is the standard model with last patent date “1905”. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Pistol is fine to very fine. Slide retains 88-90% strong orig blue showing edge wear and some thinning on sides; left front side of slide has a small crack by the wedge slot; frame retains 60-70% orig blue, thinned on bottom front with gray front & backstraps; grips are sound showing moderate diamond point wear with a gouge on right side, possibly freshened; magazine retains 60-70% dull orig blue; hammer retains most of its lightly faded case colors. Mechanics are fine; strong, bright, frosty bore. Stock is sound showing moderate edge wear and retains 75-80% orig black finish; flap hinge is solid as is the strap; interior lining is sound with light soil. 4-45301 JR158 (10,000-15,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012 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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