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LETTERED COLT GOVERNMENT MODEL SEMI AUTO PISTOL.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 2,750.00 USD
LETTERED COLT GOVERNMENT MODEL SEMI AUTO PISTOL.
Cal. 45 ACP. S# C150830 (mfg. 1926 per Colt S# lookup). This pistol was shipped from the Colt factory, per letter, on October 5th, 1927, to Charleston Hardware Company in Charleston, West Virginia. Bbl. 5". Matching-numbered slide with Type B front and rear sights. The frame has 1911A1 features, including beavertail grip safety, frame cuts, and arched mainspring housing. Two-piece checkered walnut grips. MAGS: 1 two-tone 7-rd. mag in fair condition showing light blue mixed with patina. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Colt letter. CONDITION: good plus original high polish brushed blue finish with scratches, marks, and pinprick patina throughout. Very good grips with a few chipped diamonds. Very good bore with frosting. PROVENANCE: the collection of Gun Sport Ltd., owned by Jon R. Thomas. (23-3901/MD). CURIO. $2,000-2,750.