GUN FALL 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/31/2017
RARE THREE DIGIT SERIAL NUMBER POSTWAR COLT NATIONAL MATCH 45 WITH FACTORY LETTER. COLT NATL MATCH 512-NM 45 MODERN; C&R Cal. 45. 5" factory National Match bbl with early Elliason rear sight and Colt National Match adjustable trigger and spur hammer. Blue finish overall with 2-pc Colt monogrammed checkered Walnut grips and early beveled National Match bbl bushing and recoil spring plunger. Documented with factory letter showing to Baltimore, MD in September of 1957 and indicating as a special feature, a flat mainspring housing. Gun is complete with a period 2-pc Colt grain cardboard box. CONDITION: Very fine overall, with slight edge wear and several small areas of finish loss on left side of slide above Colt markings. Typical high point edge wear on sights, edges of trigger guard and grip safety. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is bright and shiny. Visible numbers matching. These early match pistols are difficult to find in unaltered condition. 52332-42 TDW (2,000-3,000)