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LOT 398
Outstanding U.S. World War II Remington-Rand Model 1911A1 Semi- Automatic Pistol with Box - Serial no. 1015042, 45 ACP cal., 5 inch round bbl., Dulite finish, plastic grips. Manufactured in 1943, 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 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. The standard U.S. property, serial number, and model designation are marked on the right side. The full blue barrel is marked “P” on the left of the lug and “COLT 45 AUTO” on the lower left. It is fitted with blade and notch sights, serrated slide release, checkered thumb safety and narrow hammer, short stamped trigger, checkered mainspring housing, checkered Keyes Fiber grips, and a “R” marked full-blue magazine. Includes a reproduction Kraft style box, two extra magazines, and two 20-round packages of Western Cartridge Co. .45 ACP ammunition (both are full, with one appearing factory sealed). CONDITION: Excellent, retains 99% plus of the original Dulite finish with only the slightest handling marks and some packing grease residue scattered throughout. The grips are also excellent with only the slightest handling marks, some grease residue, and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The box is fine with some mild handling/storage wear and some black paint staining. Estimate: 4,500 - 6,500
LOT 399
World War II U.S. Military
Inspected Colt Service
Model Ace Semi-Automatic
Pistol with British Proof -
Serial no. SM12703, 22 LR cal., 5
inch round bbl., parkerized finish, plastic grips. Manufactured in
1945, this is one of approximately 11,961 Service Model Ace pistols
acquired by the United States military. The left side of the slide has
the two-line address and patent dates followed by a Rampant Colt,
and the right side has the standard Service Model Ace markings. There is a British “crown/BNP” proof stamped on the rear of the slide. The right side of the frame has the crossed cannon ordnance marking and U.S. property marking over the serial number and the left side is marked “G.H.D.” near the trigger guard. Fitted with blade front and adjustable notch rear sights, short stamped trigger, long grip safety, serrated arched mainspring housing, narrow checkered hammer, reinforced checkered grips, and a blue magazine with Service Model Ace markings on the base.
CONDITION: Excellent, retains 95% plus of the original parkerized finish with some light edge wear, a series of small patched of light pitting/oxidation on the upper left of the slide, and a light takedown mark on the left of the frame. The grips are also very fine with a few scattered light blemishes in the otherwise crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500
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LOT 400
World War II U.S. General Motors Guide Lamp
FP-45 Liberator Single Shot Pistol with Box - NSN,
45 ACP cal., 4 inch round bbl., 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 correctly devoid of markings with two oiler
holes on either side of the frame, and a hollow grip
for ammunition storage. Includes a correct waxed
box and a small box containing the instructions and
ten .45 ACP cartridges.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 85% plus of the original phosphate finish mixed with some brown patina and scattered light handling marks. The floorplate flange is slightly bent upward. Mechanically excellent. The box is very good with some mild wear.
Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500
LOT 401
World War I U.S. Colt Model 1911 Semi-Automatic
Pistol Rig with Rock Island Arsenal Holster - Serial no. 160404, 45 ACP cal., 5 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. Manufactured in 1917 and shipped to Springfield Armory on 16 June 1917, well before
the end of World War I. The left
of the slide is marked with the
two-line, two-block patent dates
and address with the Rampant Colt behind the serrations, while the
right has the standard “MODEL OF
1911 U.S. ARMY” marking. The left
of the frame has the U.S. property marking and “GHS” inspection mark and the serial number is on the right. The full blued barrel is marked “P/H”
on the chamber hood and
“5” on the bottom and
left of the lug. Fitted with blade
and notch sights, wide checkered
hammer, long smooth trigger, short
grip safety, diamond pattern checkered
grips, and an unmarked two-tone
magazine with lanyard loop base. Includes
a period canvas belt with sword loop, Mills canvas magazine pouch, two extra two-tone magazines, and a “US” Rock Island Arsenal leather holster marked “19th SQD 69” under the flap.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 80% plus of the original blue finish with the balance having to mostly a smooth grey-brown patina and a few scattered small patches of light surface pitting. The grips are also very fine with some scattered light handling marks and otherwise crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The holster rig is generally very fine with some mild wear.
Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500