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Scarce Colt Model 1911-A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:2,000.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Scarce Colt Model 1911-A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
Scarce Colt Model 1911-A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol, #719423, .45 ACP cal., 5'' barrel, blue finish, factory checkered walnut grips, with one two-tone magazine. Mfg'd 1940, as inspected by Charles S. Reed, with ''CSR'' inspector markings just below slide release. Considered scarce with only approx. 4695 delivered in 1940. Pistol additionally features ''P'' just forward rear sight and slightly below and to the right of magazine release. Frame with commercial type ''VP'' markings to left triggerguard bow, as is correct for this variation. Condition is excellent retaining approx. 95% original factory blue with some thinning beneath serial number and to front strap of frame. Light highpoint edgewear, predominantly to muzzle area of slide and forward portion of frame. Slide is numbered #714036. Grips with mild flattening. Action is crisp, bore is fine. Est.: $4,000-$6,000. (C&R/PPT)