GUN FALL 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, October 31, 2017.
FACTORY PRESENTATION 1911 COLT GOVERNMENT MODEL PISTOL.COLT1911C4549545MODERN; C&R; ESACal. 45. 5" bbl. Left side of slide inscribed "Presented By Harvard Regiment/To Constant Cordier/May 30, 1916". Left side rear has Rampant Colt. Right side has "COLT 45 AUTOMATIC CALIBER 45" with Colt's standard address and patent markings Checkered ivory grips have fine patina with carved Old English "C" cartouche. This gun is listed by SN in William H.D. Goddard's book The Government Models, 1988, in this exact configuration "checkered ivory stock, 'C' on each stock, engraved on receiver "PRESENTED BY HARVARD REGT. LT CONSTANT CORDIER MAY 13, 1916". Goddard also notes that the gun was shipped to Iver Johnson Sporting Goods Company in Boston along with SN 46081 with identical inscription and ivory grips. CONDITION: Extremely fine condition as refinished. Verified proof appears sharp and crisp. Rear sight has dent on left side and registration marks do not line up. Magazine catch shows rounded corners as do pin holes in rear of receiver. Front sight is missing. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 52684-1 KXK (6,000-9,000)