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LOT 3497
U.S. Remington-Rand/Colt Model
1911A1 National Match Semi-Automatic
Pistol - Serial no. 2205577, 45 ACP cal., 5
inch round bbl., parkerized finish, walnut
grips. Originally produced by Remington-
Rand in 1944, this pistol was subsequently selected for
upgrade to a National Match competition-grade pistol and
fitted with a Colt slide numbered to match the frame. Serrated
Patridge blade front sight and Elliason adjustable rear
sight, with a Colt “NM7791435” slide, “7267718/NM”
bushing, and “NM 7791414” barrel (also numbered to the
frame), and a “FJA” inspected frame with “RIA” and two “T”
stamps. Equipped with a long serrated adjustable trigger
with a trigger shoe installed, serrated narrow hammer,
arched serrated mainspring housing with lanyard loop,
checkered grips, and an “L” marked blue magazine. Includes a Rock Island Arsenal bill of sale listing the pistol by serial number.
CONDITION: Very fine as upgraded to National Match configuration at Rock Island Arsenal, retains 95% plus of the parkerized finish with some scattered light handling marks and edge wear. The grips are also excellent with only the slightest handling marks and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500
LOT 3498
British Lend-Lease Marked World
War II U.S. Remington-Rand Model
1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol - Serial
no. 1579432, 45 ACP cal., 5 inch round
bbl., parkerized finish, plastic grips.
Manufactured in 1944, at the height of
World War II, this is an early production
example of a Remington-Rand 1911A1.
The left side of the slide is marked
with the correct early style two-line
“REMINGTON-RAND INC./ SYRACUSE,
N.Y.U.S.A.” address and a “P” on top.
The left side of the frame has the “FJA”
inspection mark and “P” below the
magazine release. There are typical British proofs and released from service markings on the right of the frame and slide. The standard U.S. property, serial number, and model designation are marked on the right side. The refinished replacement barrel is marked “P” and “F” on the lug and has British proofs on the chamber. It is fitted with blade and notch sights, serrated slide release, checkered thumb safety and narrow hammer, short stamped trigger, serrated mainspring housing, checkered Keyes Fiber grips, and a “G” marked full-blue magazine. Includes a reproduction Kraft style box with spurious stamped number matching the gun and a magazine loading tool.
CONDITION: Excellent, retains 98% plus of the original parkerized finish with some very light handling wear and a few scattered light handling marks. The grips are also excellent with only the slightest handling marks and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The reproduction box is very
fine with some light wear.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 3499
U.S. General Motors Liberator Single Shot Pistol -
NSN, 45 ACP cal., 4 inch round bbl., bright finish, metal
grips. Produced by the Guide Lamp Division of General
Motors from 1942-1945, the Liberator was issued the
nomenclature “Flare Pistol, 45 Caliber” in order to obscure its
true purpose; to be airdropped in occupied territories and be used
to eliminate a German soldier and steal his weapon. Given the smooth bore and crude sights, this was a task best performed from immediately behind while the soldier was alone. This is a two hole model that was made from sheet metal stampings that were spot welded together on top of the smooth bore barrel and fitted with a cast zinc cocking knob with integral guide pin. The grip is hollow to store additional rounds and fitted with a sliding cover.
CONDITION: Excellent with a few minor dings and scratches and some white paint on the lower left side edge. Mechanically fine.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 3500
World War II U.S. Colt Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic
Pistol with British Proofs and Factory Letter - Serial
no. 950494, 45 ACP cal., 5 inch round bbl., parkerized
finish, plastic grips. Manufactured in 1943, with the two-
line, two-block address divided by the Rampant Colt on the left side of the slide, “G.H.D.”, “P”, and “K/VP” on the left side of the frame and the property/ nomenclature markings on the right. British proofs are visible on the frame and slide. The pistol is fitted with blade front and flat-top rear sights, short milled trigger, wide checkered hammer, long grip safety, checkered slide stop and thumb safety, arched checkered mainspring housing, reinforced grips, full blue barrel marked “”COLT 45 AUTO” on the lower left and “P” on the lug, and a full blue “C-L” and “L” marked magazine. The included factory letter confirms the current configuration (grips not listed) as well as shipment to Springfield Armory on 22 June 1943.
CONDITION: Excellent, retains 97% plus of the original parkerized finish with some scattered light scuffs, scratches, and light edge wear. The grips are very fine with a few scattered minor blemishes in the otherwise crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,500 - 3,750
LOT 3501
World War II U.S. Colt Model 1911A1 Semi-
Automatic Pistol with Holster - Serial no. 1142697, 45
ACP cal., 5 inch round bbl., parkerized finish, plastic grips.
Manufactured in 1943, 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 “F/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 wide spur hammer,
long grip safety, and arched checkered mainspring housing with
lanyard loop. The full blue barrel is marked “COLT 45 AUTO” on the
lower left, “F” on the bottom, and “P” on the left of the lug. Fitted
with a full blue “S” and “C-S” marked magazine and reinforced checkered grips.
Includes a U.S. “BOYT/42” leather holster.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 80% of the original parkerized finish with some
light edge/slide retraction wear and some scattered light handling/takedown
marks. The grips are also very fine with a few scattered light blemishes in the
otherwise crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The holster is very fine with some light wear.
Provenance: The Paul Crockett Jr. Collection.
Estimate: 1,500 - 2,250
LOT 3502
World War II U.S. Remington-Rand Model 1911A1
Semi-Automatic Pistol with Holster and Extra
Magazines - Serial no. 1569337, 45 ACP cal., 5 inch round bbl.,
parkerized finish, plastic grips. Manufactured in 1944, at the
height of World War II. The left side of the slide is marked with
the standard two-line Remington-Rand address and a “P” on
top. The left side of the frame has the “FJA” inspection mark, “4”
on the trigger guard, and “P” below the magazine release. The
standard U.S. property, serial number, and model designation
are marked on the right side, with “Z” and “V” on the trigger
guard. The full blue barrel is marked “F” and “P” on the lug. It is fitted with blade
and notch sights, serrated slide release, checkered thumb safety and narrow
hammer, short stamped trigger, serrated mainspring housing, checkered Keyes
Fiber grips, and an unmarked parkerized magazine. Includes a U.S. Harpham
Bros. leather holster, U.S. canvas dual magazine pouch,
and two extra magazines.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 85% plus of the original parkerized finish with
the balance having thinned to mostly a smooth grey patina, primarily on edges and the grip straps, and a few scattered small patches of dark brown patina. The grips are excellent with a few scattered light blemishes in the otherwise crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The holster and magazine pouch are very fine with some light wear.
Provenance: The Paul Crockett Jr. Collection.
Estimate: 1,600 - 2,250
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