2020 September Premier, Volume I

BOTH SIDES
PICTURED
LOT 381
Outstanding U.S. Colt Transitional Model 1911 Semi-
Automatic Pistol - Serial no. 701090, 45 ACP cal., 5 inch round bbl., blue finish,
walnut grips. Also known as the Improved Model 1911A1 Pistol, the Transitional 1911s were made in 1924. While
they retained the nomenclature markings of the 1911, they were equipped with the signature features of the 1911A1
which included the dished frame sides, shortened trigger, elongated grip safety, and arched mainspring housing.
Round blade front and flat top notch rear sights, with the two-line, two-block address and patent markings divided by
the Rampant Colt logo on the left side of the slide, “MODEL OF 1911.U.S.ARMY” on the right, and “H” above the firing pin
stop plate. The frame bears the circular Walter Gordon “WTG” inspection stamp, with the short milled checkered trigger, wide
checkered hammer, long grip safety, checkered mainspring housing, “R” marked two-tone magazine, and a conjoined “HP” marked barrel.
CONDITION: Excellent, with 97% plus original blue finish, showing slight retraction wear on the barrel and light rub on the left forward slide. The grips are
also excellent with crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. A truly exceptional 1924 Transitional M1911 that would be difficult to improve upon!
Estimate: 6500 - 9500
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BOTH SIDES
PICTURED
LOT 382
Exceptional 1941 Production R.S. Inspected U.S. Colt Model 1911A1
Semi-Automatic Pistol - Serial no. 733187, 45 ACP cal., 5 inch round bbl.,
blue finish, plastic grips. Manufactured in 1941 and shipped to Springfield
Armory on June 28, the Robert Sears inspected Colts marked the transition point
from Colt’s high polish blue to the Parkerization treatment that would become
the standard for the rest of the war. Blade and flat top notch sights, with the
Rampant Colt bisected address and patents on the matching numbered slide,
“R.S.” stamped frame (left side and top) with “X/VP” and “69” marked trigger guard,
short milled trigger, wide hammer, checkered arched mainspring housing,
correct checkered Colt grips (hollow backs with reinforced screw holes), full
blue commercial magazine with “COLT/45 AUTO” on the base, and a “COLT 45
AUTO” barrel with a small “G” ahead of the lug.
CONDITION: Extremely fine, with 85% plus original high polish blue finish,
showing scattered areas of brown patina on the slide and grip straps, bright
edge wear, mild handling marks and light spotting. The grips are very fine,
with some scratches and dings. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 4000 - 6000