*COLT RAF M1911 SEMI AUTO PISTOL.

*COLT RAF M1911 SEMI AUTO PISTOL. SN W100610. Cal. 455. Colt Government Model semi auto military pistol (civilian-commercial version of the Model 1911 US Army Pistol) made for the British Army. PROVENANCE: Stern Collection. CONDITION: Metal of pistol retains approx 80% of the original Colt commercial blued finish with mostly light but some moderate scratching present. Slide shows approx 85% original finish with some holster wear present as well as two take-down scratches with some light to moderate nicking and dinging. Frame shows approximately 80% to 85% original finish with light scattered corrosion present and British proofs on the left side. Magazine is marked “Cal 455 Eley” as is it is supposed to be and shows good condition with only light corrosion present. Bbl shows bright with nearly 60% of original blue finish and polished at the chamber with the British acceptance proofs. Grips show light to moderate wear with some flattening of the diamonds particularly towards the bottom. A pretty nice example of a British 455. 4-34146 BK165 (2,250-3,000)

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
	163	$3,450.00	COLT RAF M1911 SEMI AUTO PISTOL. SN W100610. Cal. 455. Colt Government Model semi auto military pistol (civilian-commercial version of the Model 1911 US Army Pistol) made for the British Army. PROVENANCE: Stern Collection. CONDITION: Metal of pistol retains approx 80% of the original Colt commercial blued finish with mostly light but some moderate scratching present. Slide shows approx 85% original finish with some holster wear present as well as two take-down scratches with some light to moderate nicking and dinging. Frame shows approximately 80% to 85% original finish with light scattered corrosion present and British proofs on the left side. Magazine is marked “Cal 455 Eley” as is it is supposed to be and shows good condition with only light corrosion present. Bbl shows bright with nearly 60% of original blue finish and polished at the chamber with the British acceptance proofs. Grips show light to moderate wear with some flattening of the diamonds particularly towards the bottom. A pretty nice example of a British 455. 4-34146 BK165 (2,250-3,000) 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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