GUN FALL 2015
The live portion of this session begins on Monday, October 5, 2015.
RARE COLT 1911-A1 GOVERNMENT MODEL PISTOL IN NAVY SERIAL NUMBER RANGE. COLT 1911-A1 796796 45 ACP MODERN Cal. .45 ACP, 5" bbl, Parkerized finish, checkered plastic grips. Issued to U.S. Navy in 1942. Slide shows Gothic "P" proof in front of sight and a "G" proof inside slide. Slide shows a temper mark at front. All standard markings. Slide is SN'd "796796" under firing pin retainer. Bbl is blue and shows "COLT .45 AUTO" and "P" inspector marks. Frame shows a "WB" in a square above magazine release; "P" below magazine release. Frame has all standard markings. Frame shows "G" proof on inside top flat in front of hammer. Also, an "8". Left front trigger guard bow shows a "M" inspector mark above "VP". Right front trigger guard bow shows assembler number "60". Magazine is blue with "C-S" stamped at forward edge of bottom plate. PROVENANCE: Pistol was shipped on 7/24/1942 to Naval Supply Depot, Oakland, Calif. in a shipment of 3,982 guns. CONDITION: Very good. Slide retains 80% dulling Parkerized finish with high point and muzzle wear and some slight staining. A few small scratches are evident. Clear temper mark. Frame shows 80% Parkerized finish with wear at front end and on high points. Front strap is thinning and grip safety is a mottled gray patina. Scratch at takedown pin. Hammer, trigger, and small parts retain 80% finish. Grips are very good with only a few slight dents. Magazine retains 80% blue finish. A very rare Navy issue 1911 A-1 that was obviously a replacement for pistols lost at Pearl Harbor. 49616-13 TEP (2,000-2,500)