*FINE FIRST YEAR PRODUCTION COLT CIVILIAN GOVERNMENT MODEL SEMI-AUTO PISTOL.

*FINE FIRST YEAR PRODUCTION COLT CIVILIAN GOVERNMENT MODEL SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. SN C1191. Cal. 45 ACP. Blue finish with 5″ all blue replacement bbl. Slide has the early markings with last patent date “1911” and rampant Colt in a circle on left rearend with standard markings on right side. SN is located on left forward side of frame and right forward side of frame is marked “GOVERNMENT MODEL”. Mounted with smooth 2-pc pearl grips and accompanied by one 2-tone lanyard loop magazine. Magazine release has a slotted-head retainer pin. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Slide has a few areas of pin prick pitting and has been partially refinished and retains most of this fine restoration; frame is orig with some very fine pin prick rust on bottom forward part of frame and overall retains about 95% strong orig blue with slight thinning on front strap; mainspring housing is a blue/gray patina; grips have a chip by each top screw, otherwise they are sound with great fire; magazine is equally fine with about 80% orig finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-45316 JR156 (2,500-4,000)

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
	1524	$5,520.00	FINE FIRST YEAR PRODUCTION COLT CIVILIAN GOVERNMENT MODEL SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. SN C1191. Cal. 45 ACP. Blue finish with 5″ all blue replacement bbl. Slide has the early markings with last patent date “1911” and rampant Colt in a circle on left rearend with standard markings on right side. SN is located on left forward side of frame and right forward side of frame is marked “GOVERNMENT MODEL”. Mounted with smooth 2-pc pearl grips and accompanied by one 2-tone lanyard loop magazine. Magazine release has a slotted-head retainer pin. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Slide has a few areas of pin prick pitting and has been partially refinished and retains most of this fine restoration; frame is orig with some very fine pin prick rust on bottom forward part of frame and overall retains about 95% strong orig blue with slight thinning on front strap; mainspring housing is a blue/gray patina; grips have a chip by each top screw, otherwise they are sound with great fire; magazine is equally fine with about 80% orig finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-45316 JR156 (2,500-4,000) 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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