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Colt Model 1911 U.S. Navy SA Pistol

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:750.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Colt Model 1911 U.S. Navy SA Pistol
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
Colt Model 1911 U.S. Navy Semi-Automatic Pistol, #38847, .45 ACP cal., 5'' barrel, blue finish, factory checkered large diamond walnut grips, with one two-tone keyhole magazine with lanyard loop. Originally shipped to the U.S. Navy Yard, Brooklyn, New York, on July 25, 1913. (See the book ''The Government Models'', by Goddard, page 236.) Slide with four patent dates, and Rampant Colt without its surrounding circle. Barrel is unmarked other than a ''P'' to left rear side lug. Condition is very good to near fine retaining approx. 80% thinning and flaking blue, with losses predominantly to the slide, front strap and mainspring housing. Grips show moderate flattening to checks. Hammer will occasionally fall to half-cock, bore is bright. Est.: $1,500-$2,000. (C&R)