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LOT 344
Colt Government
Model National
Match Semi-
Automatic Pistol
- Serial no. C182597,
45 ACP cal., 5 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut grips.
Manufactured in 1936, the left side of the modified matching
numbered slide has the standard two-line address and patent
dates while the right has the standard National Match and Colt
markings followed by the Rampant Colt. The left of the triggerguard is marked “x/
VP” while the right is marked “60”, and the standard Government Model marking is
over the serial number on the right of the frame. The barrel has a polished chamber
with the remainder blue and is marked “COLT 45 AUTO MATCH” on the lower left and “MP” in a circle on the left of the lug. It is non-factory, custom fitted with Patridge
blade front and Bo-Mar adjustable notch rear sights, checkered walnut grips, checkered trigger, slide stop, thumb safety, and wide hammer, and an arched checkered mainspring housing. The two-tone magazine is marked “COLT/45 AUTO” on the base.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 85% of the original high polish blue finish on the frame
and most of the refinished blue on the slide, with some slight thinning on the front strap
and mainspring housing due to handling and a few scattered light handling/takedown marks. The grips are also very fine with a minor chip at the top of the right panel, otherwise minimal handling marks, and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 4,000 - 5,500
LOT 345
Very Fine Pre-World
War II Colt Ace Semi-
Automatic Pistol - Serial
no. 3024, 22 LR cal., 5 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut
grips. Manufactured in 1931, this is an exceptionally fine
example of a pre-World War II Colt Ace pistol. The left side of
the slide is marked with the two-line address and patent dates
followed by the Rampant Colt, and the Colt Ace logo and caliber
markings are on the right. The serial number is on the right side of the frame. The trigger guard is marked “K20” on the right and “3/VP” on the left. It is fitted with blade front (with red insert) and adjustable notch rear sights, a short checkered trigger, wide checkered hammer, checkered arched mainspring housing, a set of fully checkered grips, and a two-tone magazine with Colt Ace marked base.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 85% plus of the original blue finish with some light edge/ handling wear and some scattered light handling marks. The grips are also very fine with a few scattered light handling marks and otherwise crisp checkering.
Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
LOT 346
Exceptional Colt Model
1903 Pocket Hammer Semi-
Automatic Pistol - Serial
no. 24401, 38 Colt auto cal., 4 1/2 inch round bbl., blue finish,
hard rubber grips. Manufactured in 1909, this is an exceptionally
fine example of a Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammer pistol. The
serial number range for these pistols is somewhat odd, starting
with number 19999, and working down to 16000 before starting again at 20000
and working up. The left side of the slide is marked with the two-line patent and
two-line address in two blocks with the circled Rampant Colt behind the serrations.
The right of the slide has the two-line caliber marking. The left of the frame is
marked with the serial number. It is fitted with blade and rounded top notch sights,
a checkered spur hammer, checkered hard rubber grips with Rampant Colts and Colt
banners, and a full blue magazine marked “CAL. 38/COLT” on the baseplate.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, retains 90% plus of the bright original high polish
blue finish, 70% of the original case colors on the hammer, and 85% plus of the bright
original niter blue on small parts with the balance having thinned to a smooth grey patina. The grips are very fine with a few scattered light handling marks and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,750 - 4,250
LOT 347
Exceptionally Fine Nickel Plated Colt
Model 1908 Vest Pocket Semi-Automatic
Pistol with Pearl Grips and Factory Box -
Serial no. 334700, 25 ACP cal., 2 inch round
bbl., nickel finish, pearl grips. Manufactured
in 1923 with standard two-line address/
patent dates and Rampant Colt on the left of
the slide, caliber marking on the right, serial
number on the left of the frame, and “1/VP”
and “89” marked trigger guard. It is fitted
with blade and notch sights in a slide-top
groove and a pair of smooth pearl grips with
Colt medallions. Includes the original Colt
box with additional “PEARL” and “NICKEL”
labels on the end.
CONDITION: Excellent, retains 98% plus of
the original nickel finish with some scattered very light handling marks. The grips are excellent with only the slightest handling marks. Mechanically excellent. The box is very fine with some light corner wear. Provenance: The TTT Collection.
Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000
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