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LOT 1412
Excellent World War II U.S. General Motors Guide Lamp FP-45 Liberator Single Shot Pistol - NSN, 45 ACP cal., 4 inch round bbl., matte gray phosphate finish, metal grips. Conceived, developed and manufactured
in 1942, the “Flare Pistol, 45 Caliber” (FP-45) was intended to A) give the citizens of occupied nations a way to express their displeasure to the occupiers, B) not give the enemy anything worth salvaging, and C) be cheap. The Guide Lamp Division of General Motors was tapped to produce the firearm, a collection of sheet metal stampings and
cast zinc components assembled around a smoothbore barrel. While
inexperienced with arms production, Guide Lamp stepped up admirably and cranked out over a million of the deadly little contraptions in a matter of months. The pistol is devoid of markings, with two oiler holes on either side of the frame, a circled “F” stamped on the frame just below the loading gate and a hollow grip for ammunition storage.
CONDITION: Excellent overall. 97% plus original gray phosphate, with darker spots on the barrel and at the weld and rivet points, with mild dings and handling marks overall. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
LOT 1413
World War II U.S. Remington-Rand Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Box, Ordnance Bill of Sale, and Magazine Pouch - Serial no. 990513, 45 ACP cal., 5 inch round bbl., parkerized finish, plastic grips. Manufactured in 1943, 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
(partially faint), “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 “SA”
(Springfield Armory)
below the model marking. The full blue barrel is marked “HS” and “P” on th
lug. It is fitted with blade and notch sights, serrated slide release, checkere
thumb safety and narrow hammer, short stamped trigger, serrated
mainspring housing, checkered Keyes Fibre grips, and an “L” marked full-blue magazine. Includes a leather magazine pouch, two extra magazines, an Ordnance Department bill of sale dated January 4th, 1962 as sold to an individual, and a Kraft style box with ordnance style markings.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, retains 99% plus of the Springfield Armory arsenal refinished parkerized finish with a few scattered light handling marks and a few of the markings slightly softened. The grips are excellent with only the slightest handling marks and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The magazine pouch is very fine with light wear, and the box is fine with moderate wear and some tearing.
Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
LOT 1414
World War II U.S. Union Switch & Signal Model
1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol - Serial no. 1073010,
45 ACP cal., 5 inch round bbl., DuLite finish, plastic
grips. In May of 1942 the U.S. government initially
placed an order with Union Switch & Signal Co. for 200,000 Model
1911A1 pistols, an order which was later revised to 55,000 pistols. This pistol was
likely manufactured early to mid-1943. The slide is marked with the “USS” monogram
and “U.S. & S. CO./SWISSVALE, PA. U.S.A.” on the left side, with Robert Downie “R.C.D.”
inspection initials on the left of the frame, and
standard U.S. government nomenclature on the
right. The full blue barrel is marked “HS” and “P” on
the lug. It is fitted with blade and notch sights, thin
checkered hammer, short stamped trigger, long grip
safety, arched checkered mainspring housing with
lanyard loop, correct Keyes Fibre checkered grips,
and a parkerized “S” marked magazine.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 70% plus of the thin original Du-Lite finish with the balance having thinned to a bright grey patina, primarily on edges, and a light takedown mark. The grips are also very fine with a few scattered light blemishes in the otherwise crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,750 - 4,250
LOT 1415
Excellent World War II U.S. Colt Model 1911A1
Semi-Automatic Pistol with Holster - Serial no.
1656847, 45 ACP cal., 5 inch round bbl., parkerized
finish, plastic grips. Manufactured in 1944. The left side of the
slide has the two line, two block address and patent dates
marking with the Rampant Colt in the center. The left side of
the frame is stamped with a “G.H.D.” inspection stamp and
“P” with the left side of the trigger guard having the letter
“X” and Colt VP proof and the right side of the trigger guard
having the number “65”. It has the “No” style serial number,
fixed sights, checkered wide hammer, stamped short trigger,
checkered slide stop and thumb safety, long grip safety,
arched serrated mainspring housing, Flannery Bolt Company
replacement barrel and late war style reinforced Colt grips. With a 1942
dated Sears Model 1916 U.S. leather holster.
CONDITION: Excellent. The pistol retains 97% original parkerized finish,
showing some light handling marks and edge wear. Streaks of bright
wear are visible on the chamber. The grips are also excellent, with sharp
checkering. Mechanically excellent. The holster is very fine with some minor
flex wear and handling marks. The stitching is tight.
Provenance: The Joe Marlin Hilliard Collection.
Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500
LOT 1416
World War I Era U.S. Contract Colt Model 1911
“Black Army” Semi-Automatic Pistol - Serial no.
601218, 45 ACP cal., 5 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. In July of 1918,
in an effort to further speed up production, Colt changed the finishing process on
the Model 1911 yet again. This involved the polishing process ending at the “rough”
stage, with the blue finish being applied to this “rough” or brushed surface which led
to a much darker, almost black, appearance. This example was in very early 1919, and is an example
of a “Black Army”, as they came to be known. The left side of the slide has the standard two-line, two-
block patent dates and address with the Rampant Colt between, and “MODEL OF 1911. U.S. ARMY”
on the right. The frame is marked with the serial number on the right, with the U.S. property marking
and eagle head inspection mark on the left. The later replacement barrel has a polished chamber and
is marked “M.B.” in a circle on the left of the lug. Fitted with blade and notch sights, checkered slide stop,
thumb safety, magazine release, and wide hammer, long smooth trigger, short grip safety, flat smooth
mainspring housing with lanyard loop, and an unmarked two-tone magazine.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 75% plus of the original dark blue “Black
Army” finish with the balance having thinned to a mix of grey and brown
patinas, most noticeably on the grip straps, around the trigger guard, and
edges. The grips are also very fine with a few scattered light handling marks
and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
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