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Collector’s Fact
Only 75 of the deluxe engraved sets were produced.
LOT 1612
Six Collector Serialized Colt World War Commemorative 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistols -A) Deluxe Engraved Colt WWI Commemorative “Chateau Thierry” Model 1911 Pistol - Serial no. 61CT, 45 ACP cal., 5 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. The included factory letter is for serial number 69CT (another deluxe Chateau Thierry pistol) and confirms only 75 deluxe versions were manufactured and the engraving was executed at A.A White Engravers. Signed “WDC -ENG-” under the right grip. Includes wood commemorative case. Only 75 of the Deluxe Sets were made compared to 7400 of the standard sets.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue finish with limited handling marks, crisp engraving, and crisp grip checkering. Mechanically excellent. Case is very fine.
B) Colt WWI Commemorative “Belleau Wood” Model 1911 Pistol - Serial no. 61-BW, 45 ACP cal., 5 inch round bbl., blue finish, rosewood grips. Manufactured in 1968. 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
C) Colt WWI Commemorative “2nd Battle of the Marne” Model 1911 Pistol - Serial no. 61-M2, 45 ACP cal., 5 inch round bbl., blue finish, hardwood grips. Manufactured in 1968. 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.
D) Colt WWI Commemorative “Meuse Argonne” Model 1911 Pistol - Serial no. 61-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. 61ETO, 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.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original nickel finish with limited handling marks. Mechanically excellent. Case is very fine.
F) Colt WWII Pacific Theater Operations Commemorative Model 1911A1 Pistol - Serial no. 61PTO, 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.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original nickel finish with limited handling marks. Mechanically excellent. Case is very fine.
Provenance: The Bailey Brower, Jr. Collection, author of “Savage Pistols”. Estimate: 6,000 - 9,000
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