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LOT 3379
World War II U.S. Union Switch & Signal Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol - Serial no. 1073796, 45 ACP cal.,
5 inch round bbl., Du-Lite/parkerized finish, plastic grips. In
May of 1942 the U.S. government initially placed an order with Union Switch & Signal Co. for 200,000 Model 1911A1 pistols,
an order which was later revised to 55,000 pistols. This pistol
was likely manufactured early to mid-1943. The slide is marked
with the “USS” monogram and “U.S. & S. CO./SWISSVALE, PA.
U.S.A.” on the left side, with Robert Downie “R.C.D.” inspection initials on the left of the frame, and standard U.S. government nomenclature on the right. The replacement full blue barrel is marked “S H” on the left of the lug. It is fitted with blade and
notch sights, thin checkered hammer, short stamped trigger,
long grip safety, arched checkered mainspring housing with lanyard loop, replacement Keyes Fibre checkered grips, and a blued “S” marked magazine. Includes a copy of “Arms Gazette” from October 1975 which pictures the pistol on p. 39.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 80% plus of the original Du-Lite finish
on the frame, 98% arsenal parkerized finish on the replacement slide,
with slight color variation between the frame and slide, and some light handling/holster wear. The replacement grips are very good with some scattered light handling marks, light wear, and well-defined checkering.
Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500
LOT 3380
Excellent World War II U.S. Inspected Colt Woodsman Match
Target Semi-Automatic Pistol - Serial no. MT14957, 22 LR cal., 6 5/8 inch
slab sided bbl., blue finish, plastic grips. Manufactured in 1943 with U.S. ordnance
crossed cannon stamp on the left and “G.H.D.” inspection mark on the right. The left
side of the barrel has the standard “MATCH/bullseye/TARGET” marking, “THE WOODSMAN” on the left of the frame, and standard Colt and caliber markings on the left of the slide. The left of the trigger guard is marked “e/VP” and “23” is on the right. Fitted with a pinned blade front sight, adjustable notch rear sight, checkered plastic extended grips with Rampant
Colts, and a full blue magazine with correctly marked base.
CONDITION: Excellent, retains 98% plus of the original blue finish with some
light edge wear, a few light handling marks, and some of the markings lightly
struck at the factory. The grips are also excellent with only the slightest
handling marks and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
LOT 3381
Exceptional U.S. Model 1911A1 National Match Semi-Automatic Pistol with Rock Island Arsenal Shipping Box - Serial no. 1218659, 45 ACP cal., 5 inch round bbl., parkerized finish, walnut grips. Originally manufactured in 1943, this Ithaca Model 1911A1 pistol was subsequently selected for being upgraded to National Match configuration and fitted with a Colt slide, which was completed at Springfield Armory. The left of the frame has the “FJA” inspection mark and “P” proof, while the right
has the standard U.S. property, serial number, model, and
U.S. army markings, along with “SA” arsenal marking, “T”,
and “N7M” on the trigger guard. The left of the slide has
the National Match inventory number and the right has
the Colt address. The barrel bushing has a National Match
inventory number. The barrel is marked “.45 AUTO/NM 7791414/1218659” on
the chamber hood. It is fitted with Patridge blade front and Elliason adjustable
notch rear sights, serrated slight stop, thumb safety, and arched mainspring
housing, and an unmarked full blue magazine. Includes a shipping box with
label from Rock Island Arsenal, two extra magazines, a cleaning rod, and a bore brush.
CONDITION: Extremely fine as Springfield Arsenal upgraded to National Match configuration, retains 99% plus of the parkerized finish with some scattered very light handling marks. The grips are excellent with only the slightest handling marks and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The box is very fine with some light handling/storage wear.
Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
LOT 3382
World War II U.S. Inspected Colt Service Model
Ace Semi-Automatic Pistol with Factory Letter -
Serial no. SM1982, 22 LR cal., 5 inch round bbl., blue
finish, walnut grips. This U.S. Contract Colt Service
Model Ace semi-automatic pistol with Colt factory letter states it was shipped from Colt to the Springfield Armory on July 30, 1941. The pistol has the
correct short checkered hammer, short trigger with knurled face and checkered mainspring housing with no lanyard loop. The serial number, “SM 1982”, is roll- stamped on the right side of the frame behind the slide stop hole. The left side
of the trigger guard bow is stamped with a “T” assembler’s mark above the Colt Triangle “VP” proofmark. The Ordnance final inspection mark consisting of the initials “R.S.” (Col. Robert Sears) in a rectangle is stamped on the left side of the frame below the slide stop. Otherwise standard markings and features. CONDITION: Near mint as professionally restored. The pistol retains 99% of the commercial style blue finish. Screw heads are unmarred and the oil-finished grips are in the same near mint condition as the pistol. All of the markings are crisp. Mechanically excellent. This is a expertly restored example of a desirable pre-war Robert Sears inspected U.S. Service Model Ace.
Estimate: 3,000 - 5,000
LOT 3383
U.S. Remington-Rand/Colt Model 1911A1
National Match Semi-Automatic Pistol with
Accessories - Serial no. 2154426, 45 ACP cal., 5 inch round bbl., parkerized
finish, walnut grips. Originally produced by Remington-Rand in 1945, this pistol
was subsequently selected for upgrade to a National Match competition-grade pistol
by Springfield Armory and fitted with a Colt slide. The left of the slide has the standard
National Match part number markings while the right has the Colt address. Serrated Patridge
blade front sight and adjustable Elliason rear sight, “7267718/NM” bushing, full blued barrel
marked “.45 AUTO/NM 7791414” and numbered to the gun on the chamber hood, and an “FJA”
inspected frame with “SA”, “P”, and “NM” stamps. Equipped with
a long serrated adjustable trigger, serrated narrow hammer,
checkered front strap, arched serrated mainspring housing with
lanyard loop, checkered walnut grips, and a full blue magazine
marked “S”. Includes a box/case with images of classical figures
on the lid, four extra magazines partially wrapped in arsenal
type waxed paper, and a U.S. military Pistols and Revolvers manual hand marked “A.A. Pettus - Competitor #/#0985” on the cover. A.A. Pettus could not be identified at this time.
CONDITION: Very fine as arsenal upgraded to National Match configuration, retains 98% plus of the parkerized finish with some light edge/handling wear and some light tool marks on the trigger. The grips are also excellent with only the slightest handling marks. Mechanically excellent. The box is very good and the accessories are excellent with some mild wear.
Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
LOT 3384
Outstanding U.S. Property Marked High
Standard U.S.A. Model H-D Semi-Automatic
Pistol with Factory Box - Serial no. 136255,
22 LR cal., 4 1/2 inch round bbl., parkerized
finish, hard rubber grips. Introduced in 1943,
with approximately 44,000 produced for the U.S.
government. Featuring a target weight barrel with
blade front sight, notch rear sight, and external
thumb safety. The right side of the frame is
marked “PROPERTY OF/U.S.”, with the crossed
cannon inspection mark below, and the left side of the frame and slide have standard markings. Fitted with a set of fully checkered grips and unmarked blue magazine. Includes a correct factory box hand numbered to match the gun and a 1962 Ziffren, Davenport, Iowa dated bill of sale.
CONDITION: Excellent plus, as issued, retains 99% plus of the original parkerized finish with only the slightest handling marks. The grips are also excellent with a few scattered light handling marks and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The box is very good with some minor tears and mild wear. One will not find a better example!
Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500
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