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LOT 373
Fine U.S. Springfield Armory Model 1911
Semi-Automatic Pistol - Serial no. 80548, 45
ACP cal., 5 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut
grips. Manufactured in 1914, this is a fine original
example of a U.S. Model 1911 semi-automatic
pistol manufactured by Springfield Armory for the United States military. The
left side of the slide has the standard three-line Colt patent dates and two-line
“SPRINGFIELD ARMORY/U.S.A.” markings in two blocks, as well as an ordnance
bomb behind the serrations. The right side of the slide is marked with the American eagle
and “MODEL OF 1911.U.S. ARMY.” The left side of the frame has the U.S. property marking
and an ordnance bomb near the trigger guard, and the serial number is marked on the right. Features blade and notch sights, checkered wide hammer, short grip safety, and a smooth straight mainspring housing with a lanyard ring. The blued barrel is marked “S” on the left of the lug. It
is fitted with a pair of checkered, large diamond pattern, walnut grips and a correct two-tone magazine with wraparound base.
CONDITION: Fine, retains 60% plus of the original blue finish
with the balance having thinned to mostly a smooth grey
patina and a light takedown mark. The grips are very good with a few scattered minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500
LOT 374
Very Fine U.S. Colt Army Model 1909
Double Action Revolver
with Holster and
Accessories - Serial no.
46347, 45 Long Colt cal.,
5 1/2 inch round bbl., blue finish,
walnut grips. Manufactured in 1911. Fixed
sights, with the standard Colt address, caliber and
patent markings on the barrel and the “C” backed Rampant Colt trademark on the left side of the frame. The underside of the barrel has the “UNITED STATES PROPERTY”
and “R.A.C.” (Rinaldo Carr) stamps, “WGP” monogram and “R.A.C.”
on the right side of the frame, “R.A.C.” on the rear cylinder face and “U.S./ARMY/MODEL/1909/No/46/347” on the butt around the lanyard swivel. The trigger and the top/back of the hammer are finished in a fine nitre blue, and a set of smooth Carr-inspected grips are installed with hand-marked black pencil matching numbers on the interior. Included with the lot are five boxes of 45 caliber ball ammunition marked for the Model 1909, brown leather flap holster, and 10 loose 45 LC rounds in a box for Remington-UMC 32 ACP ammunition.
CONDITION: Very fine, with 85% plus bright original high polish blue finish, showing some light edge wear, areas of brown and gray patina, dings around the crown, and mild handling marks overall. Bright niter blue is present on the hammer and trigger, and the grips show some mild dents. The holster shows wear and scuffing, and the ammo boxes are fair. Mechanically very good.
Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
LOT 375
Excellent Documented World War II U.S. Colt Commando
Double Action Revolver with Desirable 2 Inch Barrel, Factory
Letter, and Holster - Serial no. 10373, 38 Special cal., 2 inch round
bbl., Du-Lite/parkerized finish, plastic grips. Manufactured in late 1942,
featuring “COLT COMMANDO/38 SPECIAL” marked on the left of the barrel
in two lines, ordnance “flaming bomb” stamped on the left of the frame ahead
of the hammer, and a pair of checkered grips with “rampant colt” imprints.
The accompanying factory letter confirms the 2 inch barrel in .38 caliber and
parkerized finish, with the type of stocks unlisted. The letter also states the revolver
was shipped to Port Transportation Officer, San Francisco Port of Embarkation,
Oakland, California, on March 20, 1943. As part of a 1,000 pistol shipment. Includes an “H.H.HEISER/MAKER/DENVER,COLO.” marked leather buckle holster and Colt Commando
manual with World War II pictorial cover.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 97% plus original Du-Lite/parkerized finish, a minor
cylinder drag line, and minor edge/holster wear. The holster is fine with supple leather.
Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
LOT 376
1913 Production U.S. Colt Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Holster and Accessories - Serial no. 58205, 45 ACP cal., 5 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. Manufactured in
1913, the second year of production for the U.S. contract Colt Model 1911 pistol. It is listed
on p. 516 of “U.S.
Military Automatic Pistols: 1894-1920”
by Meadows as being included in a 600
gun shipment to Springfield Armory on 10 Decembe
1913. The serial number is marked on the right of the
frame above the trigger guard and the left side has
the U.S. property marking and the “WGP” inspection
mark. The slide has the two-line, two-block patent
dates and address on the left with the Rampant Colt
behind the slide serrations and the model and army
nomenclature on the right. The full blue barrel is
marked “5” on the bottom, “J” on the left of the lug,
and “P H” on the chamber hood. It has blade front
and the correct early round-top notch rear sight,
which were beginning to be phased out in
1913. It is fitted with a long smooth trigger,
checkered slide release and thumb safety,
short grip safety, wide checkered hammer,
and a smooth straight mainspring housing
with a lanyard loop on the base. The grips are
diamond pattern checkered and the magazine
is a two-tone, later replacement. Includes a “US”
marked leather swivel holster which is hand marked inside the flap “Col. R.C. Langdon [illegible]/U.S. Army”. A colonel Russell C. Langdon is listed as being awarded the Distinguished Service Cross during World War
I along with an Army Distinguished Service Medal, as well as a Silver Star for gallantry in action during the Santiago, Cuba campaign in 1898. Also includes an American Red Cross canvas bag, two lanyards, and seven extra magazines of varying style.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 75% plus of the original blue finish with some mild holster type wear showing brown patina and a patch of light spotting/surface pitting and brown patina on the upper left forward portion of the slide. The grips are fine with some mild wear, a few scattered light handling marks, and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The holster is very good with some mild wear.
Estimate: 2,500 - 3,750
LOT 377
Very Fine U.S. Colt Army Model 1917 Double Action Revolver - Serial no.
202443, 45 ACP cal., 5 1/2 inch round
bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. Manufactured
under contract for the United States Army
in 1919. Features fixed blade front and notch
rear sights, two line Colt’s address, model designation, and U.S. property mark on the barrel, “rampant colt” logo and “eagle head/ S19” proof on the left of the frame, and “U.S./ARMY/MODEL/1917”
and “No/65/950” marked on the bottom of the butt. Fitted with a pair of smooth oiled walnut grips with matching “202443” written on the interiors
in pencil.
CONDITION: Very fine, with 80% plus original blue finish retained, along with a minor
cylinder drag line, limited minor edge wear, thinning/smooth grey patina on the grip straps, and scattered
minor spotting/smooth brown patina. The walnut grips are exceptionally fine with minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,200 - 1,800 335
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