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LOT 1604
Cased Bertram Edmonston Engraved Colt Custom Shop 38 Super Semi-Automatic Pistol - Serial no. ELCEN8288, 38 super cal., 5 inch round bbl., nickel finish, smooth grips. The included letter from FEGA Master Engraver Bertram Edmonston states that this pistol was engraved by him as part of his own inventory and confirms the grip material. The pistol features his own version of Victorian era scroll on the slide and frame with the slide having micro bead borders and the scrollwork having deep relief backgrounds. The pistol is signed with a simple cript “B” under the left grip. Housed in a wooden glass top display case. Included with the lot is a copy of Guns and Ammo magazine with the cover story article signed by Edmonston. CONDITION: Excellent as engraved by FEGA Master Engraver Bertram Edmonston, retaining 99% plus nickel finish with limited handling marks, some fading of the background, and crisp engraving. Mechanically excellent. Case is very fine. Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000
LOT 1605
Engraved Colt/American Historical Society Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless Centennial “One of 100” Engraved Edition Pistol with Case and Liberty Silver Dollar - Serial no. 87244, 32 ACP cal., 3 3/4 inch round bbl., nickel finish, hardwood grips. This is one of 100 of these pistols specially custom embellished by Colt and the American Historical Society to celebrate 100 years of the Model 1903 pistol. It utilized an original Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless pistol with standard Model markings on each side of the slide, serial number on the left of the frame, and “VP” proof on the left of the trigger guard. Special edition issue number “M009” is marked on the bottom of the trigger guard. It has 50% coverage floral scroll engraving overall, as well as a centennial marking on the right of the frame. It is fitted with a pair of smooth hardwood grips. Includes a commemorative hardwood case and a 2003 Liberty silver dollar that is also numbered “M009”. CONDITION: Very fine, retains 98% plus of the professionally custom embellished nickel plating with some light patchy frosting on the left rear of the slide and frame, as well as crisp engraving and remarked markings. The grips are near new with only the slightest handling marks. Mechanically excellent. The case is very fine with a few scattered light handling/ storage marks. Provenance: The Bailey Brower, Jr. Collection, author of “Savage Pistols”. Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
LOT 1606
Cased Early Production Colt Mustang First Edition Semi-Automatic Pistol - Serial no. MU0090, 380 ACP cal., 2 3/4 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. Manufactured in 1986, the first year of production, as a more compact version of the .380 Government Model. These first edition pistols were reserved for the first 1000 manufactured, with this example being within the first 100 made. The slide is marked “MUSTANG” flanked by two Rampant Colts and fitted with integral blade front and fixed notch rear sights. The frame is marked with the early “MU0090” serial number and fitted with a set of walnut grips with Colt medallions. Includes a hardwood Colt presentation case and shipping box.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue finish with
limited handling marks. Mechanically excellent. Case is very fine with staining o
the interior.
Estimate: 1,400 - 2,250
LOT 1607
Colt Government Model State of Mississippi Special Edition Semi-Automatic Pistol with
Case - Serial no. 99025B70, 45 ACP cal., 5 inch round bbl., blue finish, metal grips. Manufactured
in 1981. The pistol features gold inlaid floral scroll and leafy designs flanking the seal of the state
of Mississippi on the left and a similar motif with a central plaque with the Colt markings on the
right. The frame is marked “97 OF 200”. Fitted with a set of floral scroll engraved gilt metal grips with the state
of Mississippi on the left marked “VIRTUE/ET/ARMS” and an American Eagle on the right. Includes a hardwood State of Mississippi Edition display case.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 99% plus original blue finish with limited handling marks. Mechanically excellent. Case is very fine.
Estimate: 1,200 - 1,800
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LOT 1608
Collector’s Set of Six Colt World War Commemorative Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistols with Cases
-A) Colt WWI Commemorative “Chateau Thierry” 1911 Pistol - Serial no. 7176-CT, 45 ACP cal., 5 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut 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 and overall crisp grip checkering.
Mechanically excellent. Case is very fine with storage and
handling marks.
B) Colt WWI Commemorative “Belleau Wood” 1911 Pistol - Serial
no. 6002-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 good
with a chip at the top and some dings and dents.
C) Colt WWI Commemorative “Second Battle of the Marne” 1911
Pistol - Serial no. 3182-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 fine with storage and handling marks.
D) Colt WWI Commemorative “Meuse Argonne” 1911 Pistol - Serial no. 2971-MA, 45 ACP cal., 5 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut 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 with some storage and handling marks.
E) Colt WWII European Theater Operations Commemorative 1911A1 Pistol - Serial no. 134ETO,
45 ACP cal., 5 inch round bbl., nickel finish, maple grips. Manufactured in 1970. Standard markings and features. Includes commemorative display case and seven dummy rounds. Collector serialized to “F”. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original nickel finish with limited handling marks. Mechanically excellent. Case is very fine with light storage and handling marks and some seam separation. F) Colt WWII Pacific Theater Operations Commemorative 1911A1 Pistol - Serial no. 134PTO, 45 ACP cal., 5 inch round bbl., nickel finish, walnut grips. Manufactured in 1970. Standard markings and features. Includes commemorative display case and seven dummy rounds. Collector serialized to “E”.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original nickel finish with limited handling marks. Mechanically excellent. Case is very fine with storage and handling marks, a small chip at the front, and seam separation.
Estimate: 5,000 - 8,000
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