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*RARE FIRST YEAR PRODUCTION COLT GOVERNMENT MODEL SEMI-AUTO PISTOL.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:2,500.00 USD Estimated At:5,000.00 - 8,000.00 USD
*RARE FIRST YEAR PRODUCTION COLT GOVERNMENT MODEL SEMI-AUTO PISTOL.
SN C620. Cal 45 ACP. Blue finish with 5" civilian bbl marked with a small "s" in front of the bbl lug and a "c" on the end of the skirt. Slide has orig thin front sight and round top rear sight with standard markings on the slide, the last patent date being 1911. Left front side of the frame is marked with a SN and right front side of the frame is marked "GOVERNMENT MODEL". Frame has early features with fire blued trigger, thumb safety, hammer and slide lock with bright polished grip safety and spring housing. Mounted with diamond checkered walnut grips. Accompanied by one orig 2-tone lanyard loop magazine. All appended parts appear to be orig except the bbl bushing which may be an old period of use replacement. The flat under the firing pin retainer is stamped with a small "s". There is also a small "s" on top of the frame just in front of the hammer slot. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Appears to be all orig. Slide retains about 60% glossy orig blue with only slight muzzle end wear and the balance of the losses flaked, not worn, to a medium patina. Frame retains about 40% thinning orig blue, having been handled more than shot, with the loss areas a blue gray patina. Fire blued parts retain strong orig, bright colors. Grips are sound, showing moderate wear on the right side and light wear on the left side. Magazine is dark on the top half with strong blue on the bottom half. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore. 4-47716 JR378