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LOT 1294
Engraved and Gold Inlaid Colt Model 1908
Hammerless .25 Pocket Pistol with Purse Holster
- Serial no. 401894, 25 ACP cal., 2 inch round bbl., blue
finish, ivory grips. Manufactured in 1935, this pistol was
subsequently custom embellished and gold inlaid. The left
side of the slide has the two line Hartford address/patent
dates with the Rampant Colt behind the serrations and
“COLT AUTOMATIC / CALIBRE 25” on the right side. Over 95%
of the metal surfaces feature a floral scroll engraving on a
punch dot background, with a checkered engraved pattern
on the grip safety. The engraving is enhanced with gold inlaid
borders on the flat surfaces of the slide. Complete with a
leather coin purse holster and two extra magazines.
CONDITION: Very fine as custom embellished, almost all of the
blue finish remains with only the slightest handling marks. The grips are very fine with an attractive aged
yellow color and a nice grain pattern with some hairline age cracks around the medallions and screw holes
(mostly on the right panel). The holster is very good with moderate flaking and a minor tear. The stitching is
tight. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
LOT 1296
Excellent Pre-World
War II First Series Colt
Woodsman Target
Semi-Automatic Pistol
with Original Box -
Serial no. 74339, 22 LR
cal., 6 5/8 inch round
bbl., blue finish, walnut
grips. Manufactured in
1930. Features elevation
adjustable blade front
and windage adjustable
notch rear Patridge sights,
two-line Colt address and
patent dates roll-marked
on top of the barrel, “THE WOODSMAN” legend on the left
of the chamber, caliber designation and Rampant Colt on
the left of the slide, “1” over “triangle/VP” on the left of the
trigger guard, and the serial number on the front strap. A
matching “74339” serial number is visible on the interior of
the slide. Fitted with a pair of checkered walnut grips and a two-tone blued magazine marked “CAL.22/COLT” on the
underside. Includes the original Colt “black” box, with matching serial number written on the underside in pencil and
appropriate end label, containing a Colt manual and a bore brush.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 98% plus original deep blue finish with a few limited minor handling marks, some
dried grease, and crisp roll-marks. The grips are exceptionally fine with a few limited minor handling marks in the
well-defined checkering with attractive aged oil finish. Mechanically excellent. The box is fine with some edge fraying
and a clear end label. Overall a highly attractive example of a pre-World War II Colt First Series Woodsman Target
pistol with its original box!
Provenance: The Collection of Ken Gibilisco.
Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
LOT 1298
Very Scarce N-S Patented Combination Stock
and Holster for Colt .22 Cal Auto Pistols
with Original Box - Manufactured by the N-S
Corporation and distributed by the National Lead
Company of California, this stock is designed for
use with Colt’s Woodsman line of semi-automatic pistols. In use, the butt of the pistol is slotted into a black-finished
steel cup, with a thin steel insert running the length of the unit providing rigidity, brass rivets, a small nickel retention
snap and brown leather covering. A quick-release belt clip is installed on the back, with “PAT.OCT.20.1925/N-S/
VENTURA, CAL” on the front. With a blue box, bearing the proper markings.
CONDITION: Excellent stock overall displaying minimal wear. The box is very good with a couple repairable separated
lid corners. The must have accessory for a Colt Woodsman collection.
Estimate: 1,400 - 2,250
LOT 1295
Excellent Pre-World War II Colt Model
1903 Pocket Hammerless Semi-
Automatic Pistol with Box - Serial
no. 505379, 32 ACP cal., 3 13/16 inch
round bbl., blue finish, walnut grips.
Manufactured in 1931, features fixed oval
blade front and rounded notch rear sights,
an unmarked blued barrel with polished
chamber hood, two-line Colt address
and patent dates on the left of the slide
with Rampant Colt behind the serrations,
and caliber designation on the right side.
Matching serial number “505379” marked
on the interior of the slide. The left of the
frame bears the serial number, with “1” and “triangle/
VP” marked on the left and “75” marked on the right of
the trigger guard. Fitted with a pair of checkered walnut
grips with silver Colt medallions and a two-tone blued
magazine marked “CAL.32/COLT” on the base. Includes
an un-numbered Colt maroon box with appropriate blue end label.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 95% original blue finish with some minor edge wear, some horizontal
scratches, freckling, and rub wear visible on top of the slide, some limited minor silvering on the rear grip
strap, and a few minor handling marks. The grips are also excellent. with defined checkering. Mechanically
excellent. The box is very fine.
Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
LOT 1293
Exceptional Pre-World War II Colt
Government Model Semi-Automatic
Pistol - Serial no. C162282, 45 ACP cal.,
5 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut
grips. Manufactured in 1932, this is an exceptional example of a
pre-World War II commercial production Colt Government Model
pistol. The left side of the matching number slide has the two-line
address/patent dates and the right side has the caliber marking followed
by a Rampant Colt. The left of the trigger guard is marked “1/VP” and the right is
marked “60”. The right side of the frame has the Government Model marking over
the serial number. It has the “improved model” features including the short checkered
trigger, dished frame sides, and arched checkered mainspring housing with a lanyard
loop. Fitted with full checkered grips and an unmarked two-tone magazine.
CONDITION: Excellent, retains 98% of the original blue finish with some very light edge
wear, some light wear visible on the trigger, and some very light specks of surface
oxidation on the front strap and grip safety. The grips are also excellent with minimal handling evidence and
crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 3,250 - 4,750
LOT 1297
Excellent Colt Model 1908 Vest Pocket Semi-Automatic
Pistol with Box - Serial no. 302358, 25 ACP cal., 2 inch
round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, hard rubber grips.
Manufactured in 1921. Features non-snag subdued fixed
blade front and notch rear sights in a slide groove, two-line
Colt address and patent dates roll-marked on the left side of
the slide with Rampant Colt behind the serrations, the caliber
designation on the right of the slide, the serial number on the
left of the frame, along with a case colored trigger, thumb
safety, and grip safety. The left of the trigger guard is marked
with “3” over “triangle/VP”, with “61” on the right side of the
trigger guard and a matching serial number visible on the underside of the slide. Fitted with a pair of Colt logo Hard
rubber grips with stylized “C” behind Rampant Colt, along with a correct two-tone blued magazine marked “CAL.25/
COLT” on the base. Includes an un-numbered Colt maroon box with absent end label.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 90% plus original blue finish and 97% plus original case colors with a few limited
spots of freckling and specs of spotting visible mostly on the slide, some minor handling marks, and clear roll-marks.
The grips are very fine with some minor compression wear and handling marks in the otherwise defined logos and
checkering. Mechanically excellent. The box is very good with frayed edges.
Provenance: The Collection of Ken Gibilisco.
Estimate: 1,100 - 1,600