*EARLY PRE-WAR GOVERNMENT MODEL SEMI-AUTO PISTOL.

*EARLY PRE-WAR GOVERNMENT MODEL SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. SN C5556. Cal. 45 ACP. Blue finish with 5″ bbl, fixed orig thin blade front sight and rnd top rear sight. Left side of slide has usual markings with last patent date “1911” and it has rampant Colt at left rear end. Right side of slide & frame have usual markings. Mounted with smooth pearl grips and accompanied by an orig, unmarked 2-tone lanyard loop magazine. Also accompanied by an orig dark maroon hinged lid cardboard box with blue & white label on bottom of one end and a black & white “GOVERNMENT MODEL” label on top end. Interior has usual Colt labels. PROVENANCE: Bill Spicer 2001; Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Slide retains 65-70% strong, glossy, orig charcoal blue with most of wear on left side; frame retains about 70% orig charcoal blue with gray front strap and spring housing with thin grip safety; left grip has a chip by top screw and right grip has a repaired chip by top screw; magazine is fine with some light pitting on left side. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. Box is broken on one end with all parts present and is easily repaired. 4-45481-1 JR153 (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
	1529	$2,875.00	EARLY PRE-WAR GOVERNMENT MODEL SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. SN C5556. Cal. 45 ACP. Blue finish with 5″ bbl, fixed orig thin blade front sight and rnd top rear sight. Left side of slide has usual markings with last patent date “1911” and it has rampant Colt at left rear end. Right side of slide & frame have usual markings. Mounted with smooth pearl grips and accompanied by an orig, unmarked 2-tone lanyard loop magazine. Also accompanied by an orig dark maroon hinged lid cardboard box with blue & white label on bottom of one end and a black & white “GOVERNMENT MODEL” label on top end. Interior has usual Colt labels. PROVENANCE: Bill Spicer 2001; Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Slide retains 65-70% strong, glossy, orig charcoal blue with most of wear on left side; frame retains about 70% orig charcoal blue with gray front strap and spring housing with thin grip safety; left grip has a chip by top screw and right grip has a repaired chip by top screw; magazine is fine with some light pitting on left side. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. Box is broken on one end with all parts present and is easily repaired. 4-45481-1 JR153 (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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