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Pre-War Colt Government Model Semi-Automatic Pistol

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:800.00 USD Estimated At:1,600.00 - 2,250.00 USD
Pre-War Colt Government Model Semi-Automatic Pistol
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Manufactured in 1930. The left side of the slide has the standard two line address/patent dates marking, with "COLT" and "AUTOMATIC/CALIBRE.45" next to the Rampant Colt on the right side. The right side of the frame is correctly marked "GOVERNMENT MODEL" over the serial number. The trigger guard is marked with the number "60" on the right side and "1/VP" on the reverse. Custom target sights, with an angled Patridge front sight and a King windage adjustable rear notch, with wide checkered hammer, short milled trigger, long grip safety and lanyard ring. The slide stop, thumb safety, and arched mainspring housing are checkered. Matching serial number underneath the firing pin stop. Fitted with checkered grips. Magazine not included. With a brown cardboard shipping box hand numbered to gun.
BBL: 5 inch round
Stock:
Gauge: 45 ACP
Finish: blue
Grips: walnut
Serial Number: C158864
Condition: Very fine as period customized (sights added), with 95% of the original blue finish, showing bright high edge wear and scattered handling marks. Grips are very good as revarnished, showing mild dents. Mechanically excellent.