*FINE PRE-WWII COMMERCIAL GOVERNMENT MODEL SEMI-AUTO PISTOL.

*FINE PRE-WWII COMMERCIAL GOVERNMENT MODEL SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. SN C185642. Cal. 45 ACP. Blue finish with 5″ bbl that is marked on lower left side “COLT 45 AUTO”. Slide has standard markings and is mounted with orig fixed sights. Frame also has standard markings with smooth pearl grips. Accompanied by one orig all blue commercial magazine with marked base. Bbl bushing is match style with fitted bearing surface. Mr. Howard’s collection notes state that he added the correct factory pearl grips to this pistol. PROVENANCE: Bill Spicer (2001); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Slide retains 96-97% glossy orig charcoal blue with only light sharp edge wear and one tiny chemical spot; frame retains about 95% glossy orig blue with thinning front strap and lightly thinned grip safety; magazine is fine; grips are sound with great fire. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-45315 JR155 (3,000-5,000)

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
	1523	$3,910.00	FINE PRE-WWII COMMERCIAL GOVERNMENT MODEL SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. SN C185642. Cal. 45 ACP. Blue finish with 5″ bbl that is marked on lower left side “COLT 45 AUTO”. Slide has standard markings and is mounted with orig fixed sights. Frame also has standard markings with smooth pearl grips. Accompanied by one orig all blue commercial magazine with marked base. Bbl bushing is match style with fitted bearing surface. Mr. Howard’s collection notes state that he added the correct factory pearl grips to this pistol. PROVENANCE: Bill Spicer (2001); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Slide retains 96-97% glossy orig charcoal blue with only light sharp edge wear and one tiny chemical spot; frame retains about 95% glossy orig blue with thinning front strap and lightly thinned grip safety; magazine is fine; grips are sound with great fire. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-45315 JR155 (3,000-5,000) 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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