*COLT 1911 45 AUTO IN NEAR MINT CONDITION.

*COLT 1911 45 AUTO IN NEAR MINT CONDITION. SN 155230. Cal. 45 ACP. This GHS inspected first contract of 1917 Colt remains with near 99% plus of orig rust blue finish. A magnificent example of the second most desirable handgun on the planet (only to the Colt Single Action). PROVENANCE: Stern Collection. CONDITION: Pistol shows little signs of ever being fired. Slide retains 99% of the orig blue with one very tiny, approximate 1/4″ long, scratch at the muzzle and just a very tiny rub mark on the rear edge of the slide. “PH” marked bbl has what appears to be one or two small drag lines on the top from being cocked on a few occasions. Slide retains 99% orig finish with barely a hint of a takedown mark and no wear on the front strap at all. Mainspring housing has just the slightest bit of wear on the bottom third. Hammer has just a couple of high edge scuff marks on the side. Grips show as near new with one very tiny nick, approximately 1/8″, on the bottom diamond of the right hand grip. Checkering is crisp and sharp. Grip safety shows no wear as does the safety, slide stop, and magazine release. Magazine shows some poor storage with a few clusters of pits on the right side and a very small dent in the center of the left but barely has a scratch on the follower. Action is as crisp as you can expect and bore is bright and shiny. 4-34143 BK102 (4,000-6,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008

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
	161	$9,200.00	COLT 1911 45 AUTO IN NEAR MINT CONDITION. SN 155230. Cal. 45 ACP. This GHS inspected first contract of 1917 Colt remains with near 99% plus of orig rust blue finish. A magnificent example of the second most desirable handgun on the planet (only to the Colt Single Action). PROVENANCE: Stern Collection. CONDITION: Pistol shows little signs of ever being fired. Slide retains 99% of the orig blue with one very tiny, approximate 1/4″ long, scratch at the muzzle and just a very tiny rub mark on the rear edge of the slide. “PH” marked bbl has what appears to be one or two small drag lines on the top from being cocked on a few occasions. Slide retains 99% orig finish with barely a hint of a takedown mark and no wear on the front strap at all. Mainspring housing has just the slightest bit of wear on the bottom third. Hammer has just a couple of high edge scuff marks on the side. Grips show as near new with one very tiny nick, approximately 1/8″, on the bottom diamond of the right hand grip. Checkering is crisp and sharp. Grip safety shows no wear as does the safety, slide stop, and magazine release. Magazine shows some poor storage with a few clusters of pits on the right side and a very small dent in the center of the left but barely has a scratch on the follower. Action is as crisp as you can expect and bore is bright and shiny. 4-34143 BK102 (4,000-6,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008 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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