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RARE COLT MODEL 1911 45 FOR THE US NAVY

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 3,000.00 USD
RARE COLT MODEL 1911 45 FOR THE US NAVY
SERIAL NUMBER 38982 BARREL 5" CALIBER 45 ACP MANUFACTURED 1913 BY COLT FOR US NAVY. Blue finished with right side of slide marked "MODEL 1911 U.S. NAVY" Left side of slide has tradition 2 line Colt address with Rampant Colt at left rear tab. Checkered diamond pattern walnut grips, flat mainspring housing long smooth trigger short wide hammer short spur 1911 grip safety and lanyard loop magazine. Very few pistols were produced by Colt for the US navy and are quite rarely ever offered for sale. CONDITION. Good as totally refinished. The bore is good with slight frosting grooves. The grips are very good with slight wear but remain full sized. The markings and legends remain crisp and legible. C&R