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RARE COLT 1905 COLT SLOTTED FOR SHOULDER STOCK

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:2,000.00 USD Estimated At:4,000.00 - 6,500.00 USD
RARE COLT 1905 COLT SLOTTED FOR SHOULDER STOCK
SERIAL NUMBER 1534 BARREL 5" CALIBER .45 ACP MANUFACTURED 1907. Produced as the first production 45 Colt automatic pistol and documented by the factory as having been shipped in 1907 to Schoverling Daly & Gales New York NY with blue finish 5" barrel and Combination stocks,(indicating pistol was shipped with shoulder stock). Pistol is factory slotted at rear base of grip strap with 2 milled slots and a 1/2 moon dovetail for the locking link on the stock. Pistol has been equipped by previous collector with a recreation of the Colt Shoulder stock / holster. CONDITION, Good with the pistol retains 50% blue finish with losses on slide and grips straps from carry. Bore is strong with darkness in grooves. Grips are very fine with moderate wear and a small crack at top right screw. Recreated holster / stock has supple leather and solid stitching. Attaching iron fits pistol but fails to lock into place. An extremely rare example of an American Shoulder stocked pistol. Comes in Display case with factory letter. C&R