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Colt Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,250.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Colt Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
Colt Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol, #86232, .45 ACP cal., 5'' barrel, blue finish, factory checkered large diamond walnut grips, with two-tone lanyard loop magazine. Originally shipped to the Chief Quartermaster Corps, State of New Jersey, Trenton, NJ, on June 12, 1914. (See the book ''The Government Models'', by Goddard, page 237.) Front strap additionally marked ''A000''). Barrel shows early ''P-H'' marking to top rear portion of hood. Condition is about fine retaining approx. 85% blue, with thinning to high edges of slide. Front strap retains approx. 15% blue, with 10% remaining to mainspring housing. Grips show light to just moderate flattening, with some areas near butt with more heavy flattening to checks. Action is good, bore is bright. Est.: $2,500-$3,500. (C&R)