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LOT 3321
Pre-World War II First
Series Colt Woodsman
Target Semi-Automatic
Pistol with Box - Serial
no. 104020, 22 LR cal.,
4 5/8 inch round bbl.,
blue finish, walnut grips.
Manufactured in 1936
and subsequently custom
upgraded, with standard
markings. Features King
patent reflector front
and adjustable notch rear
sights, serrated trigger,
checkered frontstrap and backstrap (with the serial
number moved to the left side, under the grip) and
a fitted with checkered walnut grips. Includes the
original box and screwdriver.
CONDITION: Very fine as period custom modified/
refinished, retaining 95% blue finish with limited
handling marks, muzzle wear, and crisp checkering on
the frame and grips. Mechanically excellent. Box is very
good with a torn lid corner.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 3320
Excellent World War II Era Colt First Series Match
Target Woodsman Semi-Automatic Pistol with
Original Box - Serial no. MT11742, 22 LR cal.,
6 5/8 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut grips.
Manufactured in 1941, with the standard two-line
address and patent date marked on top of the barrel.
The left side of the slide has the standard Colt and caliber markings followed by the Rampant Colt. The
left of the frame is marked “THE WOODSMAN”, and the left of the barrel is marked “MATCH/TARGET” above
and below the bullseye logo. It is fitted with Patridge blade front and adjustable notch rear sights and the
very desirable checkered walnut “elephant ear” grips with Colt medallions. Includes original box and an
extra set of period custom Roper target grips.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 97% plus original blue finish with some minor handling marks, and a tiny
spot below the safety. Grips are very fine with some dings and scratches and slightly softened checkering.
Mechanically excellent. Box is fair with two absent, but included, edges of the lid. Extra grips are excellent.
Estimate: 2,750 - 4,250
LOT 3319
Excellent Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless
Semi-Automatic Pistol with Box - Serial no.
441846, 32 ACP cal., 3 3/4 inch round bbl., blue
finish, hard rubber grips. Manufactured in 1924.
Features fixed oval blade front and round notch
rear sights, standard two-line, two-block Colt
patent dates and address on the left side of the
slide with “rampant colt” marked behind the
serrations, two-line caliber marking on the right
of the slide, and matching serial number on the
underside of the slide. The left of the frame bears
the serial number, with “1” and “VP” marked on
the left and “34” marked on the right of the trigger
guard. Fitted with a pair of Colt banner checkered
hard rubber grips and a two-tone magazine
marked “CAL.32/COLT” on the base. Includes a
correct pattern Colt box with correct model
end label.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 97% plus original blue finish with
some minor edge wear, limited thinning on the grip straps, limited
spotting, and limited handling marks. The grips are also excellent
with some minor compression marks in the otherwise defined
checkering. Mechanically excellent. The box is very good.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 3318
Outstanding High Standard Model
10-X Semi-Automatic Pistol - Serial no.
SH29594, 22 LR cal., 5 1/2 inch part round heavy bbl., matte blue finish,
hardwood grips. Manufactured in 1981-1983 by Bob Shea of High Standard
with the finest parts available selected, assembled, and tuned to attain the
greatest accuracy. It has the standard markings and features, including the
adjustable rear sight. Pistol is “RNS”
marked on the left side of the
grip frame.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retains
99% plus of the original matte blue
finish with only the slightest handling
marks and crisp grip checkering.
Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,750 - 4,000
LOT 3317
Excellent Pre-World War II Colt Ace
Semi-Automatic Pistol - Serial no. 4290, 22
LR cal., 5 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. Manufactured in 1932,
this is an outstanding example of a pre-World War II Colt Ace pistol. Blade
front and adjustable notch rear sights, the two-line address and patent dates
on the left side of the slide, the Rampant Colt behind the serrations, and the
Colt Ace logo and caliber markings on the right. The frame is marked “20” on the right side of
the trigger guard, “3/VP” on the left and fitted with a short checkered trigger, wide checkered
hammer, checkered arched mainspring housing, a set of fully checkered grips, and a two-tone
magazine with Colt Ace marked base.
CONDITION: Excellent, retains 95% plus of the bright original blue finish with some very light
edge wear and handling evidence on the front strap on top of the slide. The grips are excellent
with only the slightest handling marks and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500