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Colt Model 1905, .45 ACP cal., semi-automatic pistol in near mint original condition with original

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Colt Model 1905, .45 ACP cal., semi-automatic  pistol in near mint original condition with  original
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Colt Model 1905, .45 ACP cal., semi-automatic pistol in near mint original condition with original cardboard box, serial #4619. This stunning 1905 descended in the family of the original purchaser near Fresno, California,and is consigned to Little John's by the granddaughter of the original owner. The Colt retains 97-99% original bright commercial high polish blue finish, just a teeny amount of loss at the front left muzzle and gripping area, with the blue being very bright and still "inky". The barrel shows nearly all of its original blue, the hammer shows 95-99% bright case hardening. The grips are excellent to near new, with brightblue on screws. The interior shows very limited use and excellent bore, with correct clip showing 95% bright blue on bottom. The original cardboard box shows proper end label reading "Colt Automatic Pistol rimlesssmokeless .45" and is serial numbered to match on bottom. The box shows some tatters, one small loss, is generally good, and is one of a few original 1905 boxes known. Included is a Colt 1909 booklet with Sheard