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LOT 3360
Rare U.S. Marked Smith &
Wesson Model 46 Semi-
Automatic Pistol - Serial
no. 45105, 22 LR cal., 7 inch
slabsided bbl., blue finish, plastic grips. Manufactured 1959- 1968, the Model 46 was a streamlined version of the Model 41 target pistol, eliminating some of the aesthetic features while keeping the mechanical quality solid. A limited number of these were acquired by the U.S. Army, Navy and Air Force; this pistol was one of 600 guns sold to the U.S. Army and shipped to U.S. Army Ordnance Depot, Anniston, Alabama, in 1963 (see the included copy of the S&W invoice). Ramp blade front and adjustable notch rear sights, with standard markings on the slide, frame and barrel, “U.S.” on the left side of the frame over the trigger, and checkered wraparound thumbrest grips. CONDITION: Excellent, with 95% plus original blue finish, showing a small patch of pitting visible on the right side
of the slide, handling marks visible on the balance. The grips are very fine, with some dings on the checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500
LOT 3361
Excellent World War II Production U.S.
Property Marked Colt Model 1903 Pocket
Hammerless Semi-Automatic Pistol -
Serial no. 571381, 32 ACP cal., 3 7/8 inch
round bbl., parkerized finish, walnut grips.
Manufactured in 1945. Features fixed blade front
and notch rear sights, blued barrel marked “COLT 32 AUTO” on the left
side, standard two-line address and patent dates on the left side of the
slide with caliber marking on the right and matching serial number on
the interior, “U.S. PROPERTY” marking on the right of the frame with “64” on the trigger guard, and the serial number on the left of the frame with “triangle VP” and “X” marked on that side of the trigger guard. Fitted with a pair of checkered walnut grips with silver Colt medallions and blued magazine with “CAL.32/COLT” marked on the underside of the floor plate.
CONDITION: Excellent plus, as issued overall, retaining 99% plus original parkerized finish with limited handling evidence and crisp grip checkering. Mechanically excellent. An exemplary specimen of a 1945 production U.S. Colt General Officer’s pistol.
Estimate: 2,500 - 3,750
LOT 3362
World War II U.S. General Motors Guide Lamp FP-45
Liberator Single Shot Pistol - NSN, 45 ACP cal., 4 inch round
bbl., phosphate finish, metal grips. Conceived, developed, and
manufactured in 1942, the “Flare Pistol, .45 Caliber” (FP-45) was
designed as a cheap and disposable single shot pistol intended
to be air dropped into German controlled Europe, giving the citizens
of those occupied nations a way to express their displeasure to the occupiers and
hopefully retrieve a better arm in the process. The Guide Lamp Division of General
Motors was tasked to produce the pistol, which was constructed from a collection of
sheet metal stampings and cast zinc components assembled around a smoothbore
barrel. While inexperienced with arms production, Guide Lamp stepped up and
cranked out over a million of the deadly little contraptions in a matter of months. The
pistol is devoid of markings with two oiler holes on either side of the frame, along
with a hollow grip and sliding door at the bottom for ammunition storage.
CONDITION: Very good, retaining traces of original phosphate finish with scattered light spotting, pitting on the trigger guard, edge wear, and minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent.
262 Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
LOT 3363
Excellent U.S. Colt Model 1911A1 National Match Semi-Automatic Pistol - Serial no. 789630, 45 ACP cal., 5 inch round bbl., parkerized finish, walnut grips. Originally produced
by Colt in 1942, this pistol was
subsequently selected for upgrade to a National Match competition-
grade pistol at Rock Island Arsenal. It is fitted with a serrated Patridge
blade front and “US” marked Kensight adjustable rear sights, with a Colt
“NM7791435” slide, “7267718/NM” bushing, and “NM 7791414” barrel (numbered to
the frame), and a “W.B.” inspected frame with “RIA”, “T”, “P”, and “N7M” stamps. Equipped
with a long serrated adjustable trigger, checkered narrow hammer, checkered front strap
and serrated mainspring housing, checkered grips and a full blue “L” magazine.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine as Rock Island Arsenal upgraded to National Match
configuration with 98% plus of the
parkerized finish and some very light
edge/handling wear. The grips are
also excellent with only the slightest
handling marks and crisp checkering.
Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
LOT 3364
World War I U.S. Colt Model 1911
Semi-Automatic Pistol - Serial no.
181573, 45 ACP cal., 5 inch round
bbl., blue finish, walnut grips.
Manufactured in 1917, and included
in a shipment of 800 pistols sent
to the U.S. Springfield Armory in
Massachusetts on September 22, 1917, as listed on page 518 of “U.S.
Military Automatic Pistols 1894-1920” by Meadows. Features fixed oval
blade front and notch rear sights, blued barrel with “P” and “H” marked
on top, niter blue 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 slide bears the two-line, two-block patent
dates and address on the left with the circled “rampant colt” behind the slide serrations,
along with model and U.S. Army nomenclature on the right and an “H” marked at the top
of the hammer recess. The left side of the frame has a U.S. property marking and “GHS”
inspection mark, with serial number on the right. Fitted with a pair of diamond pattern
checkered walnut grips.
CONDITION: Fine as a World War I era issued U.S. M1911 pistol, retaining 50% plus original brushed blue finish on the balance with brown patina and
freckling showing on the slide, front of the frame, and
grips straps, along with scattered minor spotting, edge
wear, handling marks, and otherwise clear markings.
Grips are very fine with minor compression wear in the
well defined checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
LOT 3365
World War II U.S. Property Marked
High Standard U.S.A. Model
H-D Semi-Automatic Pistol with Extra Magazines - Serial
no. 125145, 22 LR cal., 4 1/2 inch round bbl., blue finish, plastic
grips. Manufactured 1943-1945. Fixed blade and notch sights with
“PROPERTY OF U.S.A.” on top of the barrel and “PROPERTY OF/U.S.” on
the right side of the frame. Standard address, caliber, and model markings
on the left side of the frame and slide with a serrated trigger and checkered exposed hammer. With two extra magazines.
CONDITION: Excellent, with 90% plus original blue finish,
showing areas of brown patina, bright edge wear, and minor
handling marks. Grips are excellent, with minor dings and
verdigris buildup. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,500 - 2,250