December 16, 17, & 18, 2020 Field & Range Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/17/2020
Serial number 1047, indicating production in 1931, first year of production. Extremely early solid barrel prior to the introduction of the floating chamber designed to amplify recoil and give an experience closer to shooting a .45 ACP instead of a .22 LR. Adjustable square notch rear sight, front sight has been recontoured into a bead from what looks to be the original half moon configuration. Right side with "COLT // (Ace in lozenge) // .22 // LONG / RIFLE" on right side, left side with 2 line 1 block patent date and information with pony at rear. Recoil spring with 8 stacked shock buffers. Fully checkered walnut grips, checkered hammer with spur, left side only magazine release, slide release, and safety; short checkered trigger. Long 1911A1 grip safety, knurled arched mainspring housing. Two tone magazine. Left side of trigger guard with "3" and Colt "VP" proof, right side of trigger guard with "20". Accompanied by an associated kraft box with "Serial No. A 1047" / 1 Pistol, Automatic .45 M1911 A1 / 2 Magazines Assembly / SNL No. B1, B6 / COLT'S PATENT FIREARMS MFG. CO. / HARTFORD, CONN.". CONDITION: Fine, retaining much of the attractive Colt bluing with some scattered marks and losses to high edges, towards muzzle, and on front grip strap. Some silvering to reciprocating areas, takedown mark. Action works appropriately when cycled by hand, bore is excellent with strong rifling. Box is very goood with no distress as contemporarily produced. A great example of an early Ace. EW
Item Dimensions: Box: 9" x 6" x 1 - 5/8".