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*Pre-War Colt Ace .22 LR SN: 1515

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:875.00 USD Estimated At:1,750.00 - 2,500.00 USD
*Pre-War Colt Ace .22 LR SN: 1515
Commercial production single action semi-automatic 1911A1 platform pistol chambered in .22 Long Rifle, manufactured in 1931 - first year production. The Ace model was developed as a training pistol that would duplicate the weight and feel of the standard 1911A1 pistol. Features a bright rust blued finish, 4 3/4" 'full' barrel(does not have a floating chamber), serrated ramp front sight, dovetailed adjustable rear sight, knurled trigger, knurled wide hammer spur, thumb safety on the left side of the frame, grip safety, push button magazine release, factory two-tone magazine, steel frame, knurled arched mainspring housing, and two-piece checkered walnut grips. Includes a factory letter and a spare two-tone magazine. The letter states the pistol was shipped to Union Hardware & Metal Company of Los Angeles, California on August 7, 1931 in a five gun shipment. Pistol exhibits approximately 75% of it's original bright blued finish showing mild holster wear, scattered superficial scratches and heavy finish loss on the grip straps. Action is smooth, the bore is good with some scattered light pitting, markings are sharp and the wood grips are good with semi-worn points & blemishes. Condition is NRA Very Good+. ***C&R Firearm***