GUN FALL 2015
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/5/2015
SCARCE COLT MODEL 1908 US PROPERTY MARKED GENERAL OFFICER'S PISTOL. COLT 1908 136437 380 ACP MODERN; C&R Cal. 380 ACP. All blue finish with 3-3/4" bbl, fixed sights and standard markings on slide with "U.S. PROPERTY" marked on right center side of frame. Top, left rear side of frame is marked with a small ordnance wheel. Mounted with full checkered, silver medallion walnut grips and accompanied by one all blue magazine with marked base plate. This pistol was produced in 1942 during WWII and was probably issued to an officer during the war. Field & staff officers were also allowed to purchase these pistols but apparently very few took advantage. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains about 96-97% strong orig blue with only light sharp edge wear and some minor freckling left side of slide and rear edge of grip on the frame. Mechanics are crisp. Bright shiny bore. 49432-160 JR (4,000-6,000)