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LOT 3651
Factory Engraved Colt Delta Elite Government Model Semi-
Automatic Pistol Serial Number
“CDE-2” with Factory Letter
- Serial no. CDE-2, 10 mm auto cal., 5 inch round
bbl., nickel finish, plastic grips. The included factory letter lists this pistol by unique serial number as having a five inch barrel chambered in 10mm, nickel finish, type of stocks not listed, Class “B” standard scroll engraving, and having been furnished with
a presentation case and the aforementioned serial number when shipped to Daves House of Guns in Dallas, Texas, on December 22, 1987. Fitted with a pair of white plastic thumbrest grips.
CONDITION: Excellent, with 99% nickel limited handling marks and a small spot of oxidation near the right grip. The custom replacement grips are very fine with sanding marks and a few minor dings. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000
LOT 3652
LOT 3653
Scarce Colt .45 ACP “Kit Gun” Semi-Automatic Pistol - Serial
no. 00899-B, 45 ACP cal., 5 inch round bbl., blue finish, plastic grips.
Manufactured from 1964 to 1970, these Colt “Kit Guns” were produced
with target shooters in mind, often being shipped without sights to
be assembled by skilled gunsmiths with whatever sights the shooter preferred. This is one
of only approximately 1,050 such kit guns manufactured in .45 ACP, with the remainder being
manufactured in .38 Special. The left side of the slide has the Colt “.45 ACP/KIT” marking and
Rampant Colt while the right has the Colt address. The serial number is on the right of the frame and the trigger guard is marked “B” on the left and “0” on the right. It is fitted with a serrated Patridge blade front sight and Micro adjustable rear sight, checkered grips with Rampant Colts, serrated trigger, long grip safety, and an arched serrated mainspring housing.
CONDITION: Fine, retains 80% plus of the original blue finish with some mild chemical type discoloration near the muzzle on the slide and some scattered light handling marks. The warped grips are fair with the right panel cracked and chipped at the bottom and otherwise mostly crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 3654
Colt National Match Gold Cup Semi-Automatic
Pistol Attributed to the Film “The Getaway” -
Serial no. SN04456E, 45 cal., 5 inch round bbl., nickel
finish, walnut grips. Manufactured in 1993. This pistol features blade front and adjustable rear sights on the slide which lacks markings and has been fitted
with a blank firing barrel. The Colt markings and serial number are stamped
on the right side of the frame. The pistol is fitted with checkered walnut grips with gold Colt medallions. According to the consignor, this pistol was used in the 1994 movie “The Getaway” starring Alec Baldwin. Still photos of the gun from the movie are included for comparison. Magazine absent.
CONDITION: Very fine overall, retaining 95% plus original nickel finish with numerous scattered handling marks and mostly crisp grip checkering. Mechanically fine other than that the slide does not always return to battery when closing. Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
Collector’s Matching Set of Four Cased Colt “World War I Series” Commemorative Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistols -A) Colt “Meuse Argonne” Model 1911 Pistol - Serial no. 5326-MA, 45 ACP cal., 5 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. Manufactured in 1968 with standard markings and features. Includes commemorative display case and hand numbered box.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue finish with limited handling marks and crisp engraving and patina on the grip medallions. Mechanically excellent. Case is very good with scattered storage and handling marks, and patina on the interior brackets.
B) Colt “Belleau Wood” Model 1911 Pistol - Serial no. 5326-BW, 45 ACP cal., 5 inch round bbl., blue finish, rosewood grips. Manufactured in 1968 with standard markings and features. Includes commemorative display case.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue finish with minimal handling marks and crisp engraving. Mechanically excellent. Case is very good with scattered storage and handling marks, scratches to the external paint, and patina on the internal brackets.
C) Colt “2nd Battle of The Marne” Model 1911 Pistol - Serial no. 5326-M2, 45 ACP cal., 5 inch round bbl., blue finish, hardwood grips. Manufactured in 1968 with standard markings and features. Includes commemorative display case.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 99% plus original blue finish with limited handling marks and crisp engraving. The grips are very good with handling marks, and some discoloration and a deep ding on the left panel. Mechanically excellent. Case is very good with scattered storage and handling marks, and patina on the internal brackets. D) Colt “Chateau Thierry” Model 1911 Pistol - Serial no. 5326-CT, 45 ACP cal., 5 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. Manufactured in 1968 with standard markings and features. Includes commemorative display case.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue finish with minimal handling marks, crisp engraving, and sharp grip checkering. Mechanically excellent. Case is very good with scattered storage and handling marks and patina on the internal brackets.
Estimate: 3,500 - 5,000
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