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LOT 571
Cased Colt Deluxe Edition Pair of Government Model .380 Semi-Automatic Pistols
-A) Colt Government Model .380 First Edition Pistol - Serial no. RC00950, 380 ACP cal., 3 1/4 inch
round bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. Manufactured in 1983. Standard markings and features of the Second
Edition. Includes a double gun case for “A” and “B”.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue finish with limited handling marks.
Mechanically excellent. Case is very fine. B) Colt Government Model .380 Second Edition Pistol - Serial
no. 00950RC, 380 ACP cal., 3 1/4 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. Manufactured in 1983. Standard
markings and features of the Second Edition.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue finish with limited handling marks.
Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500
LOT 570
Collector’s
Serialized Set of
Two World War I
Commemorative
Colt Model 1911
Semi-Automatic
Pistols -A) WWI
Commemorative
“Chateau-Thierry”
Colt Model 1911
Pistol with Case -
Serial no. 6055-BW,
45 Auto cal., 5 inch
round bbl., blue
finish, rosewood
grips. Manufactured
in 1968. Standard
markings and
features. Includes
Kraft style box and
commemorative
display case.
CONDITION:
Excellent overall,
retaining 99% plus
original blue finish with minimal handling marks and
some light residue in the grip screws. Mechanically
excellent. Case is very fine.
B) Colt WWI Commemorative “Chateau-Thierry”
Model 1911 Pistol - Serial no. 6055-CT, 45 ACP cal.,
5 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. Manufactured in 1968. Standard
markings and features. Includes a Kraft style box and commemorative display case
for the Meuse-Argonne commemorative.
CONDITION: Very fine overall, retaining 99% plus original blue finish with a few minor
handling marks, and residue in the otherwise crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Case is very fine.
Provenance: The 50 year Collection of Johnny Walker Birmingham Pistol Wholesale.
Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
LOT 569
Turnbull Restoration Co. Model 1911 WWI
Semi-Automatic Pistol Serial Number TMC1 -
Serial no. TMC1, 45 ACP cal., 5 inch round bbl., blue
finish, walnut grips. Manufactured by Turnbull for
Tom Selleck as a celebration of Magnum P.I.’s titular character, and Colt 1911 icon, Thomas Magnum. The slide is marked on
the left with the patent markings and Turnbull address in the classic two-line two-block format famously seen on the originals,
and Turnbull “Turning Bull” logo behind the slide serrations. The right side is marked with the U.S. Navy roll mark, a reference
to the beloved, Ferrari driving Private Investigator’s time as a United States Navy Seal and Naval Intelligence Officer. The frame
is marked on the left with the United States Property marking and special serial number “TMC1”, standing for Thomas Magnum
Commemorative 1, and Turnbull manufacturer marking (under the grip) on the right. Fitted with fixed blade front and round top
notch rear sights, smooth solid trigger, double diamond checkered walnut grips, smooth straight mainspring housing with
lanyard staple, and two-tone magazine with lanyard staple baseplate. Includes a letter from Tom Selleck stating that this
pistol was made for him by Doug Turnbull as a commemoration of his iconic role as Thomas Magnum.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original finish, minimal handling marks, and crisp grip checkering.
Mechanically excellent. This is your chance to add this incredible 1911 celebrating one
of primetime’s favorite heroes, Thomas Magnum, to your collection!
Provenance: The Tom Selleck Collection.
Estimate: 8,000 - 13,000
Tom
"Thomas Magnum"
Selleck