December 6-8, 2023 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/7/2023
Manufactured 1936. Standard configuration of Colt's subcompact pistol, with 2 line Colt address and patent information on left side of slide, caliber on right. 2 piece checkered walnut grips with silver medallions, case color safety, trigger, and grip safety. Normal proofs and subinspector proofs on trigger guard. 2 tone magazine. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: Overall very good, retaining virtually all of the factory bluing with some minor marks from age scattered throughout. Some minor silvering, particularly to muzzle, probably from muzzle wear. Some silvering to reciprocating areas. Case colors are good on trigger and safety, backstrap of grip safety with case colors largely faded, mostly patterning visible. Mechanically fine, bore is very good with some mild frosting and softened lands.