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LOT 1271
Outstanding Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammer Semi- Automatic Pistol with Box and Factory Letter - Serial no. 36685, 38 Colt Auto cal., 4 3/4 inch round bbl., blue finish, hard rubber grips. Manufactured in 1915, this pistol exhibits the late, “grey/blue” factory finish that was implemented around serial number 36000. The included factory letter confirms the current configuration, grips not listed, and shipment to George Worthington & Co. in Cleveland, Ohio on 9 June 1915. Fixed sights, the two-line/two-block patent dates and address on the left side of the slide ahead of the Rampant Colt,
and the caliber markings on the right ahead of the ejector port. The trigger guard is marked “VP” and “1”
on the left side, with a checkered casehardened spur hammer, smooth trigger, unmarked full blue magazine, and a pair of checkered hard rubber
grips with Rampant Colts and “COLT” banners at the top. Includes a correctly labeled factory box that is unnumbered.
CONDITION: Excellent, retains 99% plus of the original blue finish and vibrant case colors on the hammer with only the
The grips are also excellent with only the slightest handling marks. Mechanically excellent. The box is fine with some mild handling/storage wear. It would be difficult to find a higher condition example of the Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammer pistol! Estimate: 5,500 - 8,500
LOT 1272
Excellent Documented World War I Era Colt Government Model Semi-Automatic Pistol with Original Box and Factory Letter - Serial
no. C99431, 45 ACP cal., 5 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. Manufactured in 1917, around the time
of the United States’ entry into World War I. The Model 1911, and its Government Model civilian counterpart, represented the cutting
edge of self loading pistol technology at the time and were highly sought after by both military personnel and civilians alike, with many Government Models being privately purchased for use during the war leading to
their unofficial nickname as “commercial issue” pistols. The included factory letter confirms the pistol’s configuration, including caliber, barrel length, blue finish, and type of
stock not listed, when included in a shipment of 10 to Van Camp Hardware & Iron Co. of Indianapolis, Indiana,
on July 20, 1917. Features fixed round blade front and square notch rear sights, “5” marked on the underside of
the blued barrel with polished chamber hood, flat mainspring housing with lanyard loop at the bottom, and
checkered slide release, thumb safety, and wide hammer. The slide bears the two-line, two-block Colt address
and patent markings on the left side, with the “rampant colt” behind the serrations and caliber designation on the
right. The frame is marked with “VP” and “2” on the left of the trigger guard, with “GOVERNMENT MODEL” and serial number on the right side. Fitted with a pair of diamond pattern checkered walnut grips. The two-toned magazine has a pinned base with a lanyard loop. Includes the Colt factory box with matching numbered dealer label, manual and bore brush.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 97% plus original blue finish with some light edge wear and some mild thinning and limited spotting on the grip straps. The
grips are also excellent with limited blemishes in the overall crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. Box is fine with light handling wear. 260 Estimate: 5,000 - 7,500
slightest
handling/storage
marks.