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LOT 1399
Outstanding U.S. Colt Model 1911A1 National Match Semi-Automatic Pistol with Original Box -
Serial no. 701579, 45 ACP cal., 5 inch round bbl., parkerized finish, walnut grips. Originally produced by Colt in 1924, this pistol was subsequently selected for arsenal upgrade to a National Match competition- grade pistol by Springfield Armory. Serrated Patridge blade front sight and “US” marked Elliason adjustable rear sights, with a Colt “NM7791435” slide, “7267718/NM” bushing, and “NM 7791414” barrel
( additionally numbered to the frame), and an “WGP” frame with “SA”, “NM”, and “T” stamps. Equipped
with a long serrated adjustable trigger, serrated narrow hammer, checkered front strap and mainspring
housing, checkered grips and a two total full blue magazines electro penciled with matching serial number to the gun. Includes an original arsenal box with correct stamped markings and hand numbered to the gun. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine as arsenal upgraded to National Match configuration, retains 99% of the parkerized finish with some very light edge wear and scattered light handling marks. The grips are excellent with a few scattered light handling marks and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 4,500 - 6,500
LOT 1400
Excellent World War II U.S. Remington-Rand Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol - Serial no. 2445524, 45 ACP cal., 5 inch round bbl.,
parkerized finish, plastic grips. Manufactured in 1945, 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, “P” below the magazine release, and “1” on the trigger guard. The standard U.S. property,
serial number, and model designation are marked on the right side, along with “O” and “H” on the trigger guard. The full blue barrel is
marked “HS” 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 a “G” marked full- blue magazine.
CONDITION: Excellent, retains 98% plus of the original parkerized finish with some light edge/holster type wear and a few scattered small patches of brown patina on the
trigger guard. The grips are also excellent with a few scattered minor blemishes in the otherwise crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 4,500 - 6,000
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