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LOT 3278
Exceptional World War II U.S. General Motors Guide Lamp FP-45 Liberator Single Shot Pistol - NSN, 45 ACP cal., 4 inch round bbl., bright finish, metal grips. Conceived, developed and manufactured in 1942,
the “Flare Pistol, 45 Caliber” (FP-45) was intended to A)
give the citizens of occupied nations a way to express
their displeasure to the occupiers, B) not give the enemy
anything worth salvaging, and C) be cheap. The Guide Lamp
Division of General Motors was tapped to produce the firearm,
a collection of sheet metal stampings and cast zinc components assembled around a smoothbore barrel. While inexperienced with arms production, Guide Lamp stepped up admirably and cranked out over a million of the deadly little contraptions in a matter of months. The pistol is correctly devoid of markings, with two oiler holes on either side of the frame, and a hollow grip for ammunition storage.
CONDITION: Excellent plus, as issued, showing 99% plus of the original phosphate finish with some extremely minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500
LOT 3279
World War II U.S. Colt Model 1911A1
Semi-Automatic Pistol - Serial no.
1622005, 45 ACP cal., 5 inch round
bbl., parkerized finish, plastic grips.
Manufactured in 1944, during the height of World War II. The left side
of the slide is marked with the two-line/two-block address separated by
the Rampant Colt, “G.H.D.” inspected frame with “P/VP” proof, matching
“P” proofs on the frame and slide, and standard U.S. property and army
nomenclature on the right of the frame. Fitted with blade and notch sights, checkered
slide catch, thumb safety, and narrow hammer, long grip safety, and arched serrated mainspring housing with lanyard loop. Fitted with a full blue “S” marked magazine, full blue, “COLT 45 AUTO” marked barrel with “7” on the bottom and “P” on the lug, and reinforced checkered grips.
CONDITION: Excellent, retains 95% plus of the original parkerized finish with the balance having thinned to a smooth grey patina, primarily from cycling
and takedown, and a few scattered light nicks and handling
marks. The grips are also excellent with only the slightest
handling marks and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 3280
British Proofed U.S. World War II Production
Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless Semi-
Automatic Pistol with Factory Letter - Serial
no. 563658, 32 ACP cal., 3 3/4 inch round bbl.,
parkerized finish, walnut grips. Manufactured in 1942, this Model 1903 pistol has the two-line address/patent marking and Rampant Colt on the left of the slide and the caliber marking on the right. The chamber of the barrel, slide near the ejector port, and right of the frame have standard British proofs. The right side of the frame has the U.S. property marking while the serial number is on the left. It has
standard features and is fitted with checkered grips with Colt medallions. The included factory letter confirms the current configuration as well as shipment to the U.S. government port transportation officer in Brooklyn, New York on 4
December 1944.
CONDITION: Excellent, retains 98% plus of the original
parkerized finish with a few scattered areas of light wear having thinned to a smooth grey patina and some very light edge wear. The dark grips are also excellent with a few minor blemishes/flat spots in the otherwise crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
162 Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
LOT 3281
U.S. Springfield Armory Model 1911
Semi-Automatic Pistol - Serial no.
127354, 45 ACP cal., 5 inch round bbl.,
blue finish, checkered walnut grips.
Produced in 1915 as part of the fourth
serial number block reserved for the Springfield Armory. Blade front
and flat top notch rear sights The two-block Colt patent and Springfield
address markings are on the left side of the slide ahead of the ordnance
bomb symbol. The eagle with shield motif and “MODEL OF 1911.U.S.ARMY.” are on
the right. The ordnance bomb is repeated on the frame with “UNITED STATES PROPERTY” ahead of the slide stop and the serial number on the right. Fitted with a wide knurled hammer, short grip safety, long trigger, flat mainspring housing and lanyard staples on the housing and correct Springfield produced loop magazine.
CONDITION: Very fine with 60% plus of the original dull military blue finish primarily found on the frame. The balance is a smooth gray/brown patina with some edge wear on the high points and scattered small scratches. Grips are
very good with well defined, though somewhat
smoothed, checkering, small indentations and minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,750 - 4,250
LOT 3282
Fine World War I U.S. Colt Model
1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol with
Holster - Serial no. 141495, 45 ACP
cal., 5 inch round bbl., blue finish,
walnut grips. Manufactured in 1917
and shipped to Springfield Armory
on 5 April 1917, well before the end
of World War I. The left of the slide is
marked with the two-line, two-block
patent dates and address with the
Rampant Colt behind the serrations,
while the right has the standard
“MODEL OF 1911 U.S. ARMY” marking.
The left of the frame has the U.S.
property marking and “GHS” inspection
mark and the serial number is on the
right. The full blued barrel is marked “HS” and “P” on either side of the lug. Fitted with blade and notch sights, wide checkered hammer, long smooth trigger, short grip safety, diamond pattern checkered grips, and an unmarked two-tone magazine with lanyard loop base. Includes a “1918” dated Warren Leather Goods Co. marked “US” leather holster.
CONDITION: Fine, retains 40% of the original blue finish with the balance having thinned to a smooth grey- brown patina, most noticeably on the grip straps and high spots. The grips are very good with a few scattered minor dings and flat spots, and otherwise crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The holster is fine overall. Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 3283
Very Fine World War II U.S. Ithaca
Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol
- Serial no. 2624383, 45 ACP cal., 5 inch
round bbl., parkerized finish, plastic grips.
Manufactured in 1945. Fixed sights, with
the left side of the slide marked “ITHACA GUN CO., INC./ITHACA, N.Y.”,
and “P” on top, “FJA” inspected frame, checkered stamped trigger, thin
serrated hammer and arched mainspring housing, serrated slide catch
and thumb safety, reinforced Keyes Fiber grips, later replacement magazine, and a non- factory polished chamber barrel marked “F” and “P” on the lug.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 85% plus of the original parkerized finish with some light holster type wear and a visible takedown mark. The grips are also very fine with a few minor flat spots and scuffs, and otherwise
crisp checkering. Last round hold open
needs adjustment, otherwise
mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,300 - 1,900