December 6-8, 2023 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/6/2023
Serial number 1520, indicating production in 1931, first year of production. 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, thick blade half moon front sight. 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 guide rod 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. 2-tone magazine. Left side of trigger guard with "3" and Colt "VP" proof, right side of trigger guard with "43". Accompanied by a Colt maroon box with Colt legends and paraphernalia, including screwdriver, cleaning rod, Ace pamphlet, Price List, Special Instructions, and test target numbered to box. PROVENANCE: Ex. Richard "Dick" Burdick. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining virtually all of the rich Colt bluing with some superficial scratches and handling marks from age throughout. Some very mild silvering to sharp edges, including a takedown mark. Grips excellent, showing essentially no wear. Mechanically fine, bore is excellent with strong rifling and some very mild frosting. Box is very good with some age related distress some through to kraft base. An extremely attractive example.