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COLT GOVERNMENT MODEL SEMI AUTO PISTOL.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 3,000.00 USD
COLT GOVERNMENT MODEL SEMI AUTO PISTOL.
Cal. 45 ACP. S# C26728 (mfg. 1915 per Colt S# lookup). This pistol originally left the factory Jan. 11th, 1916 to the Stambaugh-Thompson Hardware Company of Youngstown, Ohio. Matching numbered slide w/ Type B front & rear sights. 5" Barrel marked "COLT 45 AUTO" above left lug. Replacement full checkered walnut grips. MAGS: 1 blued 7 rd. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: factory letter. Reproduction Colt Government Model box. CONDITION: pistol has very good to near excellent professionally restored reblued metal finish showing buffered slide markings; removal of Rampant Colt on slide & lacking Colt VP proof on triggerguard. Frame has light wear & takedown scratches along w/ pinprick patina spots throughout. Replacement extractor, arched mainspring housing & beavertail grip safety. Near excellent grips. Near excellent bore. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Gun Sport Ltd owned by Jon R. Thomas. (23-3903/MD). CURIO. $2,000-3,000.