November 15 & 16, 2022 Extraordinary Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/16/2022
Manufactured 1920. Half moon front sight, U notch flat top rear sight. Left side with 2-line, 1-block address and patent information, right side with "COLT // AUTOMATIC / CALIBRE .45 // (Rampant Colt)". Barrel with "P H" oriented to be read muzzle up; "P" in front of lug, faint proof on right side (T?). "S" subinspector near disconnector hole. Left side of trigger with "W" and Colt's VP proofs, right side with "29". Right side of frame with "GOVERNMENT MODEL / (serial number)". Small parts comprise spurred checkered hammer, thick tab checkered safety, checkered slide release with relief mill cut, short 1911 grip safety, long milled smooth trigger, checkered magazine release, smooth mainspring housing with lanyard loop. Truncated diamond walnut grips. 2 tone magazine with dual pinned base. CONDITION: Overall excellent, retaining virtually all of the Colt factory bluing. Some minor spotting to muzzle consistent with holster wear, and to high edges. Some minor handling marks throughout, including a takedown mark and silvering to reciprocating areas. Barrel hood polished bright. Proofs with appropriate distension from application of stamp. Bore is excellent, bright and shiny with crisp rifling and some very minor frosting at grooves. Mechanically fine. EMW
