September 10-12, 2024 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/12/2024
Circa 1919 per serial number. Slide with two-line, two-block patent and address information with intercepting pony, right side of slide with "COLT AUTOMATIC / CALIBRE 45", half moon front sight, and U notch flat top rear sight. Barrel devoid of markings with polished hood. Frame with model designation, serial number, and subinspector markings on trigger guard. Small parts spurred checkered hammer, checkered slide release, thick tab safety, short checkered trigger, checkered magazine release, long A1 grip safety, and smooth flat mainspring housing. Aftermarket engraved in near complete coverage of scroll and floral work executed with a pneumatic engraver, slide accented with a stippled ground, and rocker engraved at borders. Front strap engraved "JCM" in a diamond. Truncated diamond checkered grips with mullered borders. CONDITION: Retains the majority of a rebluing, probably executed when the engraving was done, softening legends somewhat. Metal mixed with dove grey and soft browning throughout, with thinning on edges. Stocks very good, left scale with a chip at plunger tube, and other scattered handling marks. Mechanically fine, bore is good with strong rifling and mild frosting.