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LOT 594
Desirable Factory Engraved Wilson Combat Classic Supergrade Semi- Automatic Pistol with Accessories
- Serial no. WCT29590, 45 ACP cal., 5 inch
round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, smooth grips. Manufactured as the best of the best in the Wilson Combat lineup,
the Supergrade line of pistols is hand fit by only the most senior gunsmiths in the company. Only a handful of these pistols were manufactured a month, making them both sought after and highly collectable. The slide is fitted with gold
bead blade front and blacked out target rear sights as well as a Wilson Combat bull barrel. Both sides of the slide displaying
light flourishes of floral scroll engraving as well an eagles’ head behind the serrations and standard Wilson Combat markings. The casehardened frame has the
Wilson Combat address and serial number on the right, beavertail extended grip safety, ambidextrous thumb safety, flared magazine well, and a set of mammoth ivory grips. Includes a Wilson Combat soft case, five extra magazines, original test target, a nylon holster, and Wilson Combat DVD.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 99% plus original blue finish on the slide with crisp engraving and an attractive plum coloration. The frame retains 99% plus original fiery case colors with limited handling marks and crisp gripstrap and mainspring checkering. Grips are very fine with an attractive coloration and typical age cracks. Mechanically excellent. The small batch nature of these exquisite handguns makes them a sought after rarity, this is your opportunity to add one to your collection! Provenance: The Joe Marlin Hilliard Collection.
Estimate: 8,000 - 12,000
LOT 595
Nighthawk Custom Turnbull VIP 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Case - Serial
no. NCP32197, 45 cal., 5 inch round bbl.,
charcoal blue/casehardened finish, original grips. Manufactured as a collaboration between two titans of the custom
1911s, Nighthawk Custom and Turnbull Restoration, this pistol stands as a stunning and understated example of functional
art. The slide is finished in Turnbull’s classic pre-World War II Colt style bluing and fitted with a 14 karat gold bead front sight and Heinie serrated blacked out rear sight, bronzed barrel bushing and recoil spring plunger, with the back of the slide
serrated to match the rear sight. The frame displays the signature beautifully vibrant case colors that put Turnbull on the map and is mated with an
equally beautiful set of Mammoth ivory grips, high polish controls, trigger bronzed to match the barrel bushing and recoil plunger, an extended grip safety, and integral flared magazine well. Includes a Nighthawk Custom hard case with leather accents and one extra magazine.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original charcoal blue and casehardened finish with light handling evidence. Case is very good. Mechanically excellent. This incredible piece of firearms art will definitely make a statement in any collection!
Estimate: 6,000 - 9,000
LOT 596
Scarce Factory Engraved and Beryllium Finished Safari Arms Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Case - Serial no. 001MSF, 45 ACP cal., 5 inch round bbl., bright finish, walnut grips.
Less than 50 of these beryllium copper Safari Arms Model 1911 pistols are believed to have been manufactured, with far fewer engraved, possibly ten. Safari Arms itself started as a Phoenix, Arizona, based company, until it was
acquired by Olympic Arms and continued to produce its 1911 models under the Safari name, even once all production had been moved to the Olympic Arms facility in Olympia, Washington, with this example being manufactured by the latter. Features serrated ramp fixed blade front and adjustable notched tangent rear sights, extended slide catch, thumb safety, and beavertail grip safety. The frame and slide display 90% coverage floral scroll engraving on a punchdot background. Includes original black plastic hard case.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, with a few minor handling marks, an attractive patina on the slide and frame, and crisp engraving. Mechanically excellent. This scarce pistol will be sure to stand out and make an excellent conversation piece in any 1911 collection! Estimate: 5,000 - 8,000
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