July 12-14, 2022 Collectible Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/13/2022
Made 1916. "GOVERNMENT MODEL / C34451" marked on the right side of the frame. "VP" proofed on the left side of the trigger guard. "COLT AUTOMATIC / CALIBRE 45" marked on the right side of the slide. Company address and patent dates marked on the left side of the slide. Rampant Colt pony found behind the slide serrations. Original blued finish. Diamond checkered wood grips. Period 2 tone blued steel magazine with lanyard loop on the base plate (unmarked). CONDITION: Metal retains 80% of its original finish with general wear and handling marks. Grips have heavy wear to the checkering. Bore is shiny with crisp rifling. Mechanically fine. Magazine has heavy wear. JWA