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Colt Model 1911Government model .45 ACP cal. semi-automatic pistol, factory inscribed Marion Clinton Robertson on left slide, along with United States Navy shipped to Lt. Cmdr. G. V. Stewart, for Lt. Cmdr. M. C. Robertson, May 17, 1918, factory order #915, one gun in shipment, serial. The reverse of slide on right side shows patent dates and calibre marking. The pistol shows nicely aged period smooth ivory grips with a mellow patina, approximately 95-98% original commercial blue finish remains, some slight scratches, minor losses at gripping areas and edges. The action is tight, the bore is excellent, all correct small parts. The inscription and shipment dates are verified by factory letter. Marion Clinton Robertson rose to the rank of Rear Admiral and was born in Calvert, TX September 30, 1885. He attended the US Naval Academy, graduated in 1909. He was commissioned an Ensign in 1911 and progressed in his promotions to Commodore on April 13, 1944, which was his highest active rank; he was promoted to Rear Admiral when placed on the retirement list in 1947. He had many interesting assignments including commander of Battleship Division 6, Pacific Fleet, and assumed command in 1930 of Destroyer Div. 43. He was the head of Dept of Ordinance and Gunnery at Annapolis, MD 1937-1939; he was in command of the USS Chicago 1939-1941. He was a commander of a task force in the Pacific Fleet in 1942. He participated in the attack of New Guinea and other engagements against the Japanese. He received a commendation ribbon for distinguished service from January to March 1942. During this time, he performed with exceptional courage and at most times engaged with the enemy. In 1942, he reported for duty as Director of Procurement in Atlanta, GA. In 1943 he became Chief of Staff, Aide to the Commandant, 14th Naval District Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. In this assignment from 1943-1944, he was awarded the Legion of Merit medal. In 1945 he was ordered to duty with Commander U.S. Naval forces in Europe and was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a second Legion of Merit. He worked in the Bureau of Naval Personnel from 1946 until his retirement. Very few factory inscribed Model 1911s are known, and this is the only specimen know to this cataloger with reversed factory marking on the opposite side of the slide. A long known and well recognized 1911 that has been in several top collections in the last half century, consigned by the estate of David Tate, with a receipt for its purchase from author and 1911 expert Edward (Scott) Meadows, who pictures it on page 185 of "U.S. Military Automatic Pistols", volume 1, when in the Meadows collection.
Auction Location:
3525 S. Hwy 69/ mailing P.O. Box 789, Humboldt, Arizona, 86329, United States
Tax Details:
All Arizona residents pay sales tax of 7.35% otherwise if you come to the auction you must pay the sales tax as well.
Taxes:
| Tax | Rate | Desc. |
| AST |
9.35% |
Arizona Tax |
Buyer's Premiums:
| From (Incl.) | To (Excl.) | Premium |
| 0.00 |
Infinite |
17% |
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