*SPECTACULAR WWI COLT MODEL 1911 SEMI-AUTO MILITARY PISTOL.

Revised: 10/15/2013

Slide stop and thumb safety have been refinished.

*SPECTACULAR WWI COLT MODEL 1911 SEMI-AUTO MILITARY PISTOL. SN 166480. Cal 45 ACP. 1917 Mfg. Brushed blue military finish and is one of the finest to come to market in many years. It has standard 5″ all blued bbl with tiny “P” & “H” proof marks on top parallel with the bore and a tiny “5” on the left side of the lug. Slide has standard patent and manufacturers markings along with the Rampant Colt on the left side and “MODEL OF 1911 U.S. ARMY” on right side. The left forward side of the frame has the “UNITED STATES PROPERTY” marking and the GHS (Gilbert H. Stewart) inspector initials just above the magazine release button. Right side has the SN and it is mounted with diamond checkered walnut grips. Accompanied by an original two-toned military magazine. This pistol was the property of Captain A. Lawrence Brown who served during WWI in the US Army and later was a founding member of the U.S. Ordnance Association. It was gifted to consignor by Capt. Brown’s widow in July 1987. While WWI 1911 pistols are frequently encountered they are rarely found with such high orig finish. PROVENANCE: Capt. A. Lawrence Brown CONDITION: Extremely fine plus appears to have been fired but very little. Overall retains about 99% crisp, orig brushed blue military finish with only faint sharp muzzle edge wear and some very minor drag marks on the bbl. Frame and grips are equally crisp and new. Magazine is lightly discolored on the white part with some minor scrapes on the body. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with some scuffing on the grooves. 4-48902 JR46 (2,500-3,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013

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
	3070	$7,475.00	Revised: 10/15/2013 Slide stop and thumb safety have been refinished. SPECTACULAR WWI COLT MODEL 1911 SEMI-AUTO MILITARY PISTOL. SN 166480. Cal 45 ACP. 1917 Mfg. Brushed blue military finish and is one of the finest to come to market in many years. It has standard 5″ all blued bbl with tiny “P” & “H” proof marks on top parallel with the bore and a tiny “5” on the left side of the lug. Slide has standard patent and manufacturers markings along with the Rampant Colt on the left side and “MODEL OF 1911 U.S. ARMY” on right side. The left forward side of the frame has the “UNITED STATES PROPERTY” marking and the GHS (Gilbert H. Stewart) inspector initials just above the magazine release button. Right side has the SN and it is mounted with diamond checkered walnut grips. Accompanied by an original two-toned military magazine. This pistol was the property of Captain A. Lawrence Brown who served during WWI in the US Army and later was a founding member of the U.S. Ordnance Association. It was gifted to consignor by Capt. Brown’s widow in July 1987. While WWI 1911 pistols are frequently encountered they are rarely found with such high orig finish. PROVENANCE: Capt. A. Lawrence Brown CONDITION: Extremely fine plus appears to have been fired but very little. Overall retains about 99% crisp, orig brushed blue military finish with only faint sharp muzzle edge wear and some very minor drag marks on the bbl. Frame and grips are equally crisp and new. Magazine is lightly discolored on the white part with some minor scrapes on the body. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with some scuffing on the grooves. 4-48902 JR46 (2,500-3,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013 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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