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Scarce Colt 1911-A1 Transition Pistol

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:2,500.00 USD Estimated At:4,000.00 - 6,000.00 USD
Scarce Colt 1911-A1 Transition Pistol
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
Scarce Colt 1911-A1 Transition Model Semi-Automatic Pistol, #702089, .45 ACP cal., 5'' barrel, brushed blue finish, ''WTG'' inspector's marking in double circles, factory checkered walnut grips. Shipped to Springfield Armory Feb. 14, 1924. Condition is fine to near excellent retaining approx. 96% original lightly toning and spotting blue. Grips show light to just moderate flattening to checks. Correct two-tone unmarked magazine is present. With ''HP'' monogrammed barrel showing thru ejection port. Action is crisp, bore is near mint. Pistol contains a great deal of old military preservative. Est.: $4,000-$6,000.