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LOT 291
Early Production
Colt Government
Model Semi-
Automatic Pistol
- Serial no. C1192,
45 ACP cal., 5 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut
grips. Manufactured in 1912, very early in production
of the commercial Government Model. These pistols
represented the cutting edge of firearms technology and
were highly sought after by military personnel and civilians alike. This particular example exhibits the early production lustrous high polish
blue finish and nitre blue small parts, as well as the serial number on
the left of the frame as seen on only the first 2,250 Government Models and the “GOVERNMENT MODEL” marking on the forward right of the frame which was only seen until about serial numbers C4500-C5000. The slide on this pistol bears the two-line, two-block address and
LOT 293
Excellent Three Digit Serial Number Colt Camp Perry Single Shot Single
Action Target Pistol - Serial no. 273, 22 LR cal., 8 1/4 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. Manufactured from 1920 to 1941 with this example manufactured in 1927,
this model was created by modifying an Officer’s Model frame to accept a special flat single shot “cylinder”. Colt
named this model after the site of the U.S. Target Competition held annually at Camp Perry, Ohio. Only 2,525 Camp Perry pistols were manufactured. This example has standard markings and features.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 98% original blue finish with limited handling marks and crisp grip checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: Property of a Distinguished Southern Clergyman.
Estimate: 2,250 - 3,750
LOT 294
Excellent Colt First Series
Woodsman Target Semi-
Automatic Pistol with
Original Box - Serial no.
143355, 22 LR cal., 6 5/8 inch
round bbl., blue finish, walnut
grips. Manufactured in 1940,
with standard markings.
Features pinned blade front
and adjustable notch rear
sights, serrated trigger, and a
fitted with checkered walnut
grips. Includes the original
factory box, original test
target, sight screwdriver,
manual, and bore brush.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue finish with limited spotting, limited handling evidence, and crisp grip checkering. Mechanical excellent. Box is fine with seam wear. Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
LOT 295
Colt Model 1903 Hammerless Pocket Pistol - Serial no.
446610, 32 ACP cal., 3 3/4 inch round bbl., nickel finish, hard
rubber grips. Manufactured in 1925. Fixed sights, with the standard two-line,
two-block patent dates and address on the left side of the slide, Rampant Colt marked
behind the serrations, two-line caliber marking on the right, and matching serial number
on the underside. The left of the frame has the serial number and “1/VP”. Fitted with a pair
of checkered hard rubber grips with “COLT” banners and Rampant Colt imprints.
CONDITION: Very fine, with 98% of the professionally restored nickel finish, showing some light surface scratches and wear. Grips are fine. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,400 - 2,250
patent markings on the left side of the slide with the
circled Rampant Colt behind the serrations. The right of
the slide has the caliber markings. “VP” and “K” are on
the trigger guard. The brush blued barrel is unmarked
and is of the period. The hammer is a later production
replacement. It is fitted with blade front and rounded top
notch rear sights, a set of diamond pattern checkered
grips, and a two-tone magazine with pinned base.
CONDITION: Fine, retains 50% of the original high polish
blue finish and 30% of the original nitre blue on small parts with the balance having thinned to mostly a smooth grey patina with a few scattered small patches of light surface pitting/spotting and light handling/takedown marks. The lanyard loop has been removed from the bottom of the mainspring housing. The grips are very good with moderate wear, a few minor handling marks, and mostly well-defined checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
LOT 292
Excellent Pre-World
War II Colt Model 1908
Pocket Hammerless
Semi-Automatic
Pistol with Original
Box - Serial no. 130418,
380 ACP cal., 3 3/4
inch round bbl., blue
finish, walnut grips.
Manufactured in 1939,
features fixed oval blade
front and notch rear
sights, “Colt 380 AUTO”
marked on the left of
the barrel, the standard
two-line address and patent dates on
the left of the slide with the “Rampant
Colt” at the rear, while the right has the
two-line caliber marking. With matching
“130418” serial number marked on the
interior of the slide. The left of the frame
has the serial number and “W/triangle VP” on the trigger guard, while the right of the trigger guard has “73”. Fitted with a pair of checkered walnut grips with silver Colt medallions and a two- tone magazine marked “CAL.380/COLT” on the bottom. Includes the original Colt box numbered to the pistol on the bottom and a manual.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 98% plus original blue finish light edge wear and minor handling marks. The grips are also excellent with some slight handling marks, but otherwise crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The box is fine with some tears and edge wear.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
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