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Early Pre-War Colt Nat'l Match

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Early Pre-War Colt Nat'l Match
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
Early Pre-War Colt National Match Semi-Automatic Pistol, #C163569, .45 ACP cal., 5'' barrel, blue finish, checkered walnut grips, with one commercial two-tone magazine, the base of which is marked ''Colt/45 Auto.'' This fixed sight example was mfg'd in 1932. Condition is fine retaining approx. 92% original blue. Grips are crisp and may be later replacements. Frame internally marked beneath grip and to side of barrel with previous owner's name (only shows when disassembled). All correct bright Match small parts; slide with matching number beneath firing pin retainer. Early Match barrel is marked ''MB'' to left lug. Action is tight, bore is bright. Est.: $2,000-$4,000. (C&R/PPT)