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Colt Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,250.00 USD Estimated At:2,500.00 - 4,000.00 USD
Colt Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
U.S. Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol, by Colt, #19030, .45 ACP cal., 5'' barrel, blue finish, large diamond factory checkered walnut grips, with one two-tone lanyard loop magazine. Originally shipped to Benicia Arsenal, Calif., January 15, 1913. Pistol with early features, including circled Rampant Colt, round rear sight, small hammer, ''WGP'' cartouche above magazine release. Condition is fine to near excellent retaining approx. 95%+ original finish with wear at muzzle and high edges; thinning to front strap, with mainspring housing retaining about 20% blue. Grips show light to moderate flattening, somewhat more pronounced near butt of pistol. Bore is about fine with very light frosting in grooves near chamber area. Magazine with mild corrosion to top third. Est.: $2,500-$4,000. (C&R/PPT)