October 22-23, 2019 Extraordinary, Sporting & Collector Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/22/2019
This is a standard World War I era commercial model made in 1917 and has all standard features for a gun made that year to include checkered wide spur hammer, flat mainspring housing with loop, checkered slide stop, and safety. The slide is stamped with S. It has the type II rear sight with beveled edges and U notch. The grips are standard diamond full checkered walnut. The barrel is blued with polished chamber that is stamped with P on lug. The magazine is typical pre-War two toned tempered unmarked blue base. CONDITION: The slide shows some high edge light wear and a couple of minor handling marks. The frame has a couple of minor handling marks including a few on front strap and light takedown line. Overall, this fine Colt retains at least 98% brilliant Colt original factory blue finish. Bore has sharp rifling and the action is crisp. DB