December 13-15, 2022 Collectible Firearms & Militaria
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This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/14/2022
Lot consists of: (A) Colt M1917 New Service manufactured at the end of World War I for government use, bearing "UNITED STATES PROPERTY" mark under the barrel, "JMG" inspector monogram on frame, and "U.S. / ARMY / MODEL / 1917" designation on the butt. Features include a 5 - 1/2" tapered round barrel, blade front sight, frame notch rear, 6-shot fluted cylinder chambered for .45 ACP on half-moon clips, lanyard loop, and 2-piece smooth walnut grips. Revolver is accompanied by a 1944 dated US Milwaukee Saddlery Co. holster with strap removed, in addition to a 1918 dated ammunition pouch with half-moon clips. CONDITION: Good. Significant portions of the factory blued finish are retained largely in protected areas with balance drifting to brown-gray patina. Grips are good. Strong, frosted bore. Crisp mechanics. (B) Nickel finished Hopkins & Allen No. 6 double action revolver with 6" octagon barrel, half-moon front sight, 6 shot fluted cylinder, and 2-piece smooth walnut target grips. CONDITION: Good. Vast majority of the nickel finish is retained with some pinprick oxidation and spots of loss. Grips have some light impressions. Good lightly frosted bore. Good mechanics. From the Personal Collection of Esteemed Firearms Researcher and Collector Edwin F. Libby.
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Value
Accessories
(A) Holster, Ammo Pouch
Barrel Length
(A) 5 - 1/2" (B) 6"
Caliber/Bore
(A) .45 ACP (B) .32 S&W
FFL Status
Curio & Relic
Manufacturer
(A) Colt (B) Hopkins & Allen
Model
(A) 1917 (B) No. 6
Serial Number
(A) 31170 (B) 3254
(C) LOT OF 2: COLT MODEL 1917 AND HOPKINS & ALLEN NO. 6 DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVERS.
Bidding
Current Bidding
Minimum Bid: $400.00
Final prices include buyers premium: $1,020.00
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Number Bids: 7
Auction closed on Thursday, December 15, 2022.
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