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STUNNING COLT 1911 TRANSITIONAL 45 ACP PISTOL

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:2,500.00 USD Estimated At:5,000.00 - 7,500.00 USD
STUNNING COLT 1911 TRANSITIONAL 45 ACP PISTOL
SERIAL NUMBER 708238 BARREL 5" CALIBER .45 ACP MANUFACTURED 1924. These rare transitional Colt 1911 / 1911-A1 pistol are finished in the period brushed blue finish with standard 1911 U.S. ARMY markings but have the short checkered 1911-A1 trigger Checkered arched mainspring housing , milled finger slots in frame ,long spur grip safety and non-diamond checkered walnut grips. Barrel has the intertwined (HP) proof. G&H sub inspectors marking on frame top and underside of slide. 2 tone blank base magazine and frame is inspected WTG in a circle ( Walter T Groton). These pistols do not have the (P) firing proof on slide or frame. Only 10,000 transitional models were produced and all in 1924. The survival rate for these examples are very low and are rarely found in fine or better condition. CONDITION, Excellent with the pistol retaining over 97% Colt brushed blue finish with typical edge wear. Bore is bright and sharp. Action operates properly. Grips are very good with the addition of (108) being added as a rack number on right grip at top. C&R