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Pre-War Colt Government Model Semi-Auto Pistol

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Pre-War Colt Government Model Semi-Auto Pistol
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Pre-War Colt Government Model Semi-Automatic Pistol, #C135213, .45 ACP cal., 5'' barrel, blue finish, checkered walnut grips, with one non-factory magazine. Pistol exhibits 1911 features with long trigger, flat mainspring housing with loop, undercut slide stop, and matching numbered slide. Mfg'd 1924. (Ref. the book, ''The Model 1911 and Model 1911A1 Military and Commercial Pistols'', page 2 of photo section, by Joe Poyer.) Condition is fine retaining approx. 75%-80% factory charcoal blue, with most of the losses to right side of frame and slide showing touchup. Barrel and grips appear to be later replacements. Barrel is marked ''Colt 45 Auto NM/MK IV/Series 70''. Grips and action are excellent, bore is bright. Est.: $1,000-$1,500. (C&R/PPT) (Joe Poyer collection)