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SCARCE 1912 MFG, COLT MODEL 1911 GOV'T 45 PISTOL

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:2,500.00 USD Estimated At:5,000.00 - 7,500.00 USD
SCARCE 1912 MFG, COLT MODEL 1911 GOV'T 45 PISTOL
SERIAL NUMBER 6022 BARREL 5" CALIBER .45 ACP MANUFACTURED 1912. Very early production inspected "WGP" (Walter Penfield) with early features including first pattern magazine retaining screw with dimpled with slot, recoil spring cap with out detent, early round rear sight and tapered front sights. Lanyard loop equipped "Key-Hole" 2 tone magazine. Short wide checkered hammer serial number on right side forward of trigger guard. Barrel proofed properly P over H , checkered large diamond walnut grips. Manufactured between May & Oct, of 1912. CONDITION, Good as found with little finish remaining on exterior. All markings are crisp and legible. Bore is very good with slight oxidation in corners of grooves. Action operates properly. Grips are good with slight wear. A scarce early pistol rarely encountered in its original unaltered configuration. C&R