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This item SOLD at 2013 Nov 18 @ 14:17UTC-8 : PST/AKDT
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Colt model 1911 Government model .45 ACP caliber, semi-auto pistol, factory inscribed Marion Clinton Robertson on left slide, along with United States Navy shipped to Lt. Cmdr. G. V. Stewart, for Lt. Cmdr. M.C. Robertson, May 17th , 1918, factory order #915, one gun in shipment, serial number C99703. The reverse of slide on right side shows patent dates and caliber marking. The pistol shows nicely aged period smooth ivory grips with a mellow patina, approximately 95% to 98% original commercial blue finish remains, some slight scratches, minor losses at gripping areas and edges. The action is tight, the bore is excellent, all correct small parts. The inscription and shipment dates are verified by factory letter. Marion Clinton Robertson rose to the rank of Rear Admiral and was born in Calvert, TX, September 30th, 1885. He attended the U.S. Naval Academy, graduated in 1909. He was the head of Dept. of Ordinanace and Gunnery at Annapolis, MD 1937-1939; he was in command of the USS Chicago from 1939-1941.He was a commander of a task force in the Pacific Fleet in 1942. He participated in the attack of New Guinea and other engagements against Japanese. He received a commendation ribbon for distinguished service from January to March 1942. During this time, he performed with exceptional courage and at most times engaged with the enemy. In 1942, he reported for duty as Director of Procurement in Atlanta, GA. In 1943 he became Chief of Staff, aide to the Commandant, 14th Naval District Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. In this assignment from 1943-1944, he was awarded the Legion of Merit medal. In 1945 he was to duty with Commander U.S. Naval forces in Europe and was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a second Legion of Merit medal. He worked in the Bureau of Naval Personnel from 1946 until his retirement. Very few factory inscribed Model 1911s are known and this is the only specimen known to this cataloger with reversed factory marking on the opposite side of the slide. A long known and well recognized 1911 that has been in several top collections in the last half century, cosigned by the estate of David Tate, with a receipt for its purchase from author and 1911 expert Edward (Scott) Meadows, who pictures it on page 185 of “U.S. Military Automatic Pistols”, volume 1, when in meadows collection. Est.: $5,000-$10,000.
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