October 22-23, 2019 Extraordinary, Sporting & Collector Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/23/2019
This commercial model 1911 was made in 1937 and has all standard features for a gun made that year to include checkered wide spur hammer, checkered arched mainspring housing with loop, checkered slide stop and safety. The slide serial number matches the frame. It has the type II rear sight with beveled edges and U notch. The grips are standard full checkered walnut. The barrel is blued with polished chamber that is stamped Colt 45 auto. The magazine is typical pre-War two toned tempered with Colt 45 Auto stamped 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. Overall, this fine Colt retains at least 98% brilliant Colt original factory blue finish. Bore has sharp rifling and the action is crisp. DB