*PRE-WAR CIVILIAN COLT ACE SEMI-AUTO PISTOL.

*PRE-WAR CIVILIAN COLT ACE SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. SN 3179. Cal. 22 LR. Blue finish with 4-3/4″ solid bbl, thick front sight and adjustable rear sight. Slide has usual markings and it is mounted with full checkered walnut grips. Accompanied by one orig 2-tone civilian magazine with marked base plate. Also accompanied by an orig dark maroon hinged lid cardboard box with blue & white end label and a Colt Ace owner’s pamphlet along with a Colt “SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS” pamphlet. Box has the number “2536” in pencil on bottom. This pistol is consecutively numbered to Colt Ace Pistol SN 3178 being sold elsewhere in this auction. PROVENANCE: Bill Spicer (1996); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine plus. Slide retains 96-97% glossy orig charcoal blue with light muzzle end and sharp edge wear; frame retains most of its orig charcoal blue with slightly thinned front strap; grips are crisp showing very light diamond point wear; magazine is equally new with bright blue & crisp white top with some minor staining. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, has been fired but very little. Box is also extremely fine with light corner wear and is completely sound. 4-45377 JR154 (4,000-6,000)

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
	1526	$5,462.50	PRE-WAR CIVILIAN COLT ACE SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. SN 3179. Cal. 22 LR. Blue finish with 4-3/4″ solid bbl, thick front sight and adjustable rear sight. Slide has usual markings and it is mounted with full checkered walnut grips. Accompanied by one orig 2-tone civilian magazine with marked base plate. Also accompanied by an orig dark maroon hinged lid cardboard box with blue & white end label and a Colt Ace owner’s pamphlet along with a Colt “SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS” pamphlet. Box has the number “2536” in pencil on bottom. This pistol is consecutively numbered to Colt Ace Pistol SN 3178 being sold elsewhere in this auction. PROVENANCE: Bill Spicer (1996); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine plus. Slide retains 96-97% glossy orig charcoal blue with light muzzle end and sharp edge wear; frame retains most of its orig charcoal blue with slightly thinned front strap; grips are crisp showing very light diamond point wear; magazine is equally new with bright blue & crisp white top with some minor staining. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, has been fired but very little. Box is also extremely fine with light corner wear and is completely sound. 4-45377 JR154 (4,000-6,000) 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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