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LOT 628
Colt/
American
Historical
Foundation
Vietnam
War Golden
Tribute
Government Model Semi-Automatic Pistol with Case - Serial
no. 2894022, 45 ACP
cal., 5 inch round bbl.,
gold finish, hardwood
grips. Standard
commemorative
markings and features.
In a hardwood locking display case with maroon lining. Includes original Colt hard case, certificate of authenticity, and shipping boxes.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original
gold finish with limited handling marks and crisp engraving. Mechanically excellent. Case is very fine with minimal storage and handling marks.
Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000
LOT 630
Six Collector Serialized Colt World War Commemorative 1911 Semi- Automatic Pistols -A) Deluxe Engraved and Gold Inlaid
Colt WWI
Commemorative
“Belleau Wood”
Model 1911
Pistol - Serial no.
184BW, 45 ACP
cal., 5 inch round
bbl., blue finish,
rosewood grips.
Manufactured in
1968. Standard
deluxe markings
and features.
Includes
commemorative
display case.
CONDITION:
Excellent overall,
retaining 99% plus
original blue finish with limited handling marks, light residue on the right grip panel, and crisp engraving. The slide is stuck in the closed position, though the trigger, hammer, and safety function. Case is very fine. B) Colt WWI Commemorative “Second Battle of the Marne” Model 1911 Pistol - Serial no. 184-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 overall, retaining 99% plus original blue finish with limited handling marks. The slide is stuck in the closed position, though the hammer, trigger, and safety function. Case is very fine. C) Colt WWI Commemorative “Chateau Thierry” Model 1911 Pistol - Serial no. 184-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 limited handling marks and some foam residue in the overall crisp grip checkering. Mechanically excellent. Case is very good with water stains. D) Colt WWI Commemorative “Meuse Argonne” Model 1911 Pistol - Serial no. 184-MA,
45 ACP cal., 5 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. Manufactured in 1969. Standard markings and features. Includes commemorative display case. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue finish with limited handling marks. Mechanically excellent. Case is very fine. E) Colt WWII European Theater Operations Commemorative Model 1911A1 Pistol - Serial no. 184ETO, 45 ACP cal., 5 inch round bbl., nickel finish, maple grips. Manufactured in 1970. Standard markings and features. Includes commemorative display case, seven dummy rounds, and a copy of “Colt’s Commemorative Edition of The American Heritage Picture History of World War II” by C.L. Sulzberger.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original nickel finish with limited handling marks. Mechanically excellent. Case is excellent. F) Colt WWII Pacific Theater Operations Commemorative Model 1911A1 Pistol - Serial no. 184PTO, 45 ACP cal., 5 inch round bbl., nickel finish, rosewood grips. Manufactured in 1970. Standard markings and features. Includes commemorative display case, seven dummy rounds, and a copy of “Colt’s Commemorative Edition of The American Heritage Picture History of World War II” by C.L. Sulzberger.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original nickel finish with limited handling marks. Mechanically excellent. Case is excellent.
Estimate: 6,000 - 9,000
375
LOT 629
Pair of Consecutively Numbered Colt Custom Government Semi-Automatic Pistols with Boxes -A) Colt Custom Government Pistol - Serial no. ELCEN8680, 38 super cal., 5 inch round bbl., bright stainless finish, plastic grips. Standard markings and features. With original shipping box and Colt blue box.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, with limited handling marks. Mechanically excellent. Blue box is excellent. B) Colt Custom Government Pistol - Serial no. ELCEN8681, 38 super cal., 5 inch round bbl., bright stainless finish, plastic grips. As “A”.
CONDITION: Excellent overall with limited handling marks. Mechanically excellent. Blue box is very fine.
Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000