December 6-8, 2023 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/7/2023
Circa 1917. Polished blue finish with case hardened trigger and safeties. Standard barrel with recessed sights. Slide marked correctly with 2-line address ending in 1910 patent date. Grips are 2-piece checkered hard rubber with relief "COLT" towards the top and rampant Colt trademark. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: Excellent. Nearly all of the lustrous original blue is retained with some mild edgewear and handling marks. Trigger displays generous case colors; the grip safety partially faded to patterning. Grips are very fine, with only light evidence of use. Strong, frosted bore.