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Important finely engraved, gold inlaid and inscribed Colt MK IV Series 80

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:3,000.00 USD
Important finely engraved, gold inlaid and  inscribed Colt MK IV Series 80
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Important finely engraved, gold inlaid and inscribed Colt MK IV Series 80 Officer’s Model semi-automatic pistol, .45 caliber, 3.5” barrel, S/N GAS-0/09080, blued finish, checkered wood medallion grips in overall like new condition showing little handling. Inscribed on the right side of the frame “George A. Strichman/Chairman of the Board – Colt Ind” with collection tag “G.A.S./135”. Strichman was Colt’s Chairman of the Board and a collector of note himself; Little John’s sold Mr. Strichman’s collection of fine Colts years ago at auction; this piece is returning for sale to the collector market from the estate of a Southern California collector who purchased it from that original auction. Est.: $3,000-$6,000.