September 10-12, 2024 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/10/2024
Manufactured in 1911 per serial number. Half moon front sight and U notch round top rear sight. Left side of slide with two line, two block patent and address information, with an encircled Rampant Colt at rear., right with "AUTOMATIC COLT / CALIBRE 45 RIMLESS SMOKELESS". Frame with serial number, Colt VP proof, and "W" proof. Spurred hammer, truncated diamond checkered walnut grips, and full blued magazine. CONDITION: Approximately half, perhaps somewhat more, of the original Colt bluing is retained throughout, most on frame, with thinning to sharp edges. Most losses to grip straps and slide, with mixed dove grey and soft browning throughout. Slide with some fine oxidation. Mechanically fine, bore with visible rifling, frosted. Top of left grip has a crack at escutcheon.
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