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LOT 386
Excellent World War I Production Colt
Government Model Semi-Automatic Pistol with
Black Box and Factory Letter - Serial no. C89063,
45 ACP cal., 5 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. Manufactured in 1917 during World War I for commercial sales. This pistol is accompanied with a Colt factory letter dated January 22, 2019 that lists this pistol in its current configuration as being shipped to H & D Folsom Arms Company New York, New York on May 1, 1917. It was one of 50 guns in the shipment. The slide has the two-line/ two-block address and patent dates on the left side ahead of the Rampant Colt, and the caliber marking on the
right. The frame is marked “VP” on the trigger guard, a flat top rear sight, checkered slide stop, wide hammer, long smooth trigger, short grip safety, smooth flat mainspring housing, checkered grips with diamond flats, unmarked two-tone magazine and a blued barrel marked “P” on
the underside. Included with the pistol is a properly hand-numbered matching Colt black box with
appropriate end labels.
CONDITION: Excellent, with 95% plus original blue finish, showing some bright spots along the edges and front strap, as well as some minor spotting and handling marks overall. The grips are very fine, with some scattered dings and dark spots. The box is worn and fragile, with absent material and extensive tape repairs. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000
LOT 387
Excellent Colt Model 1908 Vest Pocket Semi-Automatic Pistol
with Box - Serial no. 88254, 25 ACP cal., 2 inch round bbl., blue finish,
hard rubber grips. Manufactured in 1913 with standard two-line address/ patent dates and Rampant Colt on
the left of the slide, caliber marking on the right, serial number on the left
of the frame, “VP” and “5” marked trigger guard, British proofs on the chamber of the barrel, and standard features. Includes the correct pattern Colt maroon box. CONDITION: Excellent, retains 97% plus of the bright original high polish blue finish and 90% plus
of the original case colors with the balance having thinned to a smooth grey patina, primarily on handling areas. The grips
are also excellent with only the slightest handling marks and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The box is fine with some mild wear and
a dent in the lid. Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 388
Exceptional Documented Nickel Plated Col Model 1908 Vest Pocket Semi-Automatic Pistol with Pearl Grips, Box, and Factory Letter - Serial no. 383532, 25 ACP cal., 2
nch round bbl., nickel finish, pearl grips. Manufactured in 1921 with standard two-line address/patent dates and Rampant Colt on
he left of the slide, caliber marking on the right, serial number on the left of the frame, “1/VP” and 99” marked trigger guard, pearl grips with Colt medallions, and otherwise standard features. The
included factory letter confirms the nickel plating, grips not listed, as well as shipment to Sutcliffe Company in Louisville, Kentucky on 21 December 1931. Also included is a period correct, replacement Colt maroon box with additional
“PEARL NICKEL” label.
CONDITION: Excellent, retains 99% plus of the original nickel finish with some scattered very light handling marks. The grips are very fine with a couple hairline age cracks/very light chips, and otherwise minimal handling evidence. Mechanically excellent. The box is fine with some mild wear and the label partially absent.
Estimate: 2,500 - 3,750
LOT 389
Very Fine Pre-World
War II Colt Ace Semi-
Automatic Pistol - Serial
no. 6847, 22 LR cal., 4 3/4
inch round bbl., blue finish,
walnut grips. Manufactured in 1936. 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 “60” on the right side of the trigger guard, “X/VP” on the left and fitted with
a 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: Very fine, retains 80% plus of the original blue finish with the balance
having thinned to a smooth grey patina, primarily on the grip straps and leading edges of the slide, as well as some scattered light scratches. The grips are fine with a few scattered minor blemishes in the overall crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
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