GUN FALL 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, October 31, 2017.
COLT GOVERNMENT MODEL SEMI-AUTO PISTOL MADE IN 1917. COLT GOVERNMENT MODEL C90230 45 ACP MODERN; C&R Cal. 45 ACP. Blue finish with 5" commercial bbl. Slide has standard markings with last patent date of 1913 on the left side and standard commercial markings on the right side. Frame is marked "GOVERNMENT MODEL" and SN on right side. Mounted with diamond checkered walnut grips and accompanied by a military 2-tone magazine. This pistol was produced probably in the last half of 1917 just as WWI was winding down so there is a distinct possibility that it may have seen service during that war. CONDITION: Fine. Slide retains about 90% fine restored blue finish with a series of nicks over the top and some surface spotting with light pitting on left side. Frame retains 96-97% strong professional restored finish showing only very light sharp edge wear and spring housing turning a plummy. Grips are sound with a few chipped diamonds and retain most of their org oil finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. Magazine retains dull finish with the white area turning dark. 52511-5 JRL (1,500-2,500)