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

*PRE-WAR CIVILIAN COLT ACE SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. SN 3178. Cal. 22 LR. Blue finish with 4-3/4″ solid bbl, thick half moon front sight and adjustable rear sight. Mounted with full checkered walnut grips and accompanied by an orig 2-tone civilian Ace magazine. This pistol is consecutively numbered to Colt Ace Pistol SN 3179 being sold elsewhere in this auction. PROVENANCE: Bill Spicer (1996); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Slide retains about 92-93% strong orig blue with muzzle end & sharp edge wear; frame has sharp edge wear with some thinning on front strap; grips are sound showing moderate diamond point wear and edge wear; magazine is very fine with sharp blue and bright white top. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-45481 JR152 (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
	1527	$3,450.00	PRE-WAR CIVILIAN COLT ACE SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. SN 3178. Cal. 22 LR. Blue finish with 4-3/4″ solid bbl, thick half moon front sight and adjustable rear sight. Mounted with full checkered walnut grips and accompanied by an orig 2-tone civilian Ace magazine. This pistol is consecutively numbered to Colt Ace Pistol SN 3179 being sold elsewhere in this auction. PROVENANCE: Bill Spicer (1996); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Slide retains about 92-93% strong orig blue with muzzle end & sharp edge wear; frame has sharp edge wear with some thinning on front strap; grips are sound showing moderate diamond point wear and edge wear; magazine is very fine with sharp blue and bright white top. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-45481 JR152 (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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