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LOT 3445
LOT 3448
Colt Model 1908 Vest Pocket Semi-Automatic Pistol with Pearl Grips
and Box - Serial
no. 385681, 25 ACP cal., 2 inch round bbl., nickel finish, pearl
grips. Manufactured in 1930, with standard two-line address,
patent dates, and “Rampant Colt” on the left of the slide, caliber
marking on the right, and serial number on the left of the frame.
The trigger guard is marked with “1” over “VP” on the left guard,
and “99” on the right. Fitted with smooth pearl grips with silver
Colt medallions. Includes the a factory Colt box.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 98% original nickel finish with numerous scattered light scratches in the finish and minor handling evidence. The pearl grips are also excellent. The box is very good with edge wear and a taped seam. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,500
LOT 3449
Excellent Pre-World War II Colt First Series Woodsman Semi-Automatic Pistol with Box - Serial no. 134006, 22 LR cal., 4 1/2 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. Manufactured in 1939. Featuring a blade front sight, adjustable rear sight, and standard Colt markings. Includes a later production factory box numbered to another gun.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 98% original blue finish with some light muzzle and high edge wear
as well as crisp grip checkering. Mechanically excellent. Box is
good with a couple tape repairs. Estimate: 1,100 - 1,600
LOT 3450
Colt First Series Woodsman Semi- Automatic Pistol with Box - Serial
no. 118629, 22 LR cal., 4 1/2 inch
round bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. Manufactured in 1937. Fixed blade front and windage adjustable rear notch sights, standard barrel and receiver markings, and fully checkered grips. Includes correct style Colt maroon box incorrectly numbered to another
gun, containing instruction and
Shooting Suggestions pamphlets.
CONDITION: Excellent overall,
retaining 95% original blue finish
with some light muzzle and high
edge wear and otherwise limited
handling marks, as well as crisp grip checkering. Mechanically excellent. Box is very fine. Estimate: 900 - 1,400
Excellent Documented Colt First Series Match Target Semi-Automatic Pistol with Original Box and Factory Letter - Serial no. MT7674, 22 LR cal., 6 5/8 inch slab side bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. Manufactured in 1940, with standard markings and features, including the desirable one-piece “elephant ear” grip. The included factory letter confirms the current configuration, with stock type “Not Listed,” and records the pistol as one in a shipment of eight sent to Wm. H. Hoegee Company of Los Angeles, California, on May 27, 1940. Includes original matching number Colt Match Target box, two tools, and user’s manual.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 97% plus original blue finish with light scattered scratches and handling marks, slight fading visible on the backstrap, and crisp grip checkering. The box is very good, with deteriorated lid edge and scattered storage wear, otherwise labels are mostly intact. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,500 - 3,750
LOT 3446
World War II Era Commercial Production
Civilian Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless
Semi-Automatic Pistol with Box - Serial no.
554017, 32 ACP cal., 3 3/4 inch round bbl., blue
finish, walnut grips. Manufactured in 1941, with
the standard two-line address, patent dates,
“Rampant Colt” on the left of the slide, and the
caliber markings on the right. Trigger guard
marked “X,”“VP,” and “61”, the serial number on
the left of the frame, and standard features.
Fitted with a pair of checkered walnut grips with
silver Colt medallions. Includes an original Colt
maroon box numbered to another gun.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 97% plus
original blue finish with light handling evidence and a few light scuffs on the front grip strap. The grips are also excellent with crisp checkering. The box is fine. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,400 - 2,250
LOT 3447
World War II Era Colt First Series Match Target Woodsman Semi-Automatic Pistol - Serial no. MT11796, 22 LR cal., 6 5/8 inch slab side bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. Manufactured in 1941, with standard markings and features, including the desirable one-piece “elephant ear” grip.
CONDITION: Very fine overall, retaining 85% plus of original blue finish with scattered slight handling marks and crisp grip checkering on the refinished grips. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,400 - 2,250
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