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Colt National Match .45 ACP cal., semi-automatic pistol with interesting serial #12345NM, blue fin

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Colt National Match .45 ACP cal.,  semi-automatic pistol with interesting serial  #12345NM, blue fin
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Colt National Match .45 ACP cal., semi-automatic pistol with interesting serial #12345NM, blue finish, standard medallion grips, in strap has been stippled by custom workmen. Paperwork indicates this pistol was used competitively by Robert Blanchard, USAF, who competed and won many national pistol matches, with a hand signed copy of a fantastic target he shot with this Gold Colt. The paperwork is addressed to well knownColt collector David Tate of Texas, who looked for unusual serial numbers like "12345". The pistol remains in original very good+ condition showing considerable use but good care, 92-96% original blue, some edgewear, minor scratches, loss of finish where gripped, a couple areas of minor pitting, excellent barrel. Est.: $1,200-$1,800