December 13-15, 2022 Collectible Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/15/2022
Manufactured in 1930, this Colt Model 1908 Hammerless was subsequently masterfully engraved and gold inlaid by James DeMunck in 1984. The left side of the slide bears Colt's manufacturer and patent information, while the right side bears the caliber designation. Slide and frame both exhibit masterfully executed scroll engraving on a tastefully engraved punch dot background, with light areas of crosshatching. Frame exhibits the serial number in gold on the left side, with crosshatched panels on either side of the of the trigger guard webs. Right side of the grip reads "J. DEMUNCK - '84" to the rear of the grip panel. Front and rear grip straps exhibit en suite scroll engraving. Slide bears 2 gold bands at the muzzle, with "M & H" present on the top of the slide towards the rear. Metal components exhibit a lustrous high polish blue finish, while the frame is mounted with 2-piece Colt silver medallion checkered walnut grips. CONDITION: Metal components retain bountiful amounts of their professionally reapplied blue finish, exhibiting few very minor superficial marks from handling and storage overall. Bore is bright, as refinished, exhibiting areas of pitting, and retaining well defined lands and grooves throughout. Grips are excellent. An exceptionally attractive J. DeMunck engraved Colt Model 1908. MLW