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This 1919 Colt Police Positive is a double action revolver, wears a 6-inch barrel and carries 6 rounds of .38 Colt. Finished in Colts factory oven blue and wears Colt black hard rubber grips. The front sight is a fixed blade, and the rear is a U groove in the smooth top strap. The police positive was Introduced in 1907 and was used in the law enforcement and sold commercially. It was chambered in .32 Police, .38 Special, and .38 colt, which was Colt's propriety version of the .38 caliber round.   The finish on this Colt Police Positive revolver is deep throughout much of the pistol, with minor areas of thinning noted primarily around the backstrap ...

This 1988 Colt Custom Shop Single Action Army is chambered in .45 Long Colt, finished in Nickel and wears smooth ivory grips. Produced by Colt’s Custom Shop in a limited run of 100, this revolver features factory “American Style Scroll” engravings on the frame and the barrel. The barrel is 4 ¾ inches with a fixed quarter round blade front sight. Offered with the serial number matched box and all the factory paperwork just as it would have left the factory. The Nickel finish on this Colt Single action revolver is bright and shows off like a mirror. The finish shows no visible handling marks. The engraving on both the barrel and frame shows...

This 1981 Colt Diamondback features a 6in barrel, double action and chambered in .38 special has a capacity of 6-rounds. The Diamondback was the 3rd snake gun of the Colts Serpent series released in 1966 after the Cobra and the Python. The Diamondback revolver is finished in Colt Blue and built on the D-frame. It features a single pinned front sight and square adjustable blade accro rear sight. The barrel has a full length underlug and vented rib. This 1981 Diamondback features first style target walnut and checkered grips. Throughout the Colt Diamondback the Colt Blue finish is deep without any areas of thinning to note. The leading edges are ...

This 1945 Colt M1911A1 U.S. Army is a fine example of a Parko-Lubrite phosphate finished military pistol. It's fitted with the standard 5” in barrel, chambered in .45 ACP and capable of carrying 7-rounds in the single included magazine.  This pistol wears the acceptance mark “G.H.D” of Brigadier General Guy H. Drewry. This Parko-Lubrite phosphate finish on this pistol is smooth throughout the slide and frame with minimal areas of pitting or thinning. There is silvering on the leading and high edges. Most of the edges still retain their sharpness. The markings on this pistol are all easily identified and read. The left side of the...

This 1942 Colt Military M1903 is a British lend lease pistol is offered with the Kraft shipping box serial number matched to the Colt pistol and includes the original cleaning rod. This WWII M1903 is chambered in .32ACP and has a 3.75-inch barrel. Finished in the phosphate coating known as “Parkerized” it also wears a variety of proof and acceptance marks known to lend-lease pistols.  The finish shows deep throughout most of the M1903. Areas showing light finish is the underside of the recoil spring housing, and some minimal high edge silvering. It's common to see some oil residue from storage on lend lease pistols, some noted on the righ...

This 1939 Colt M1911A1 US Navy Pistol is chambered in .45 ACP with a 7-round capacity. This pistol falls within the serial number range 716194-717281 and was shipped on December 18, 1939. This shipment was known to contain 1,088 pistols to the Officer in Charge, Naval Supply Depot, Sewals Point, Va.   The blue finish overall is deep through the slide and frame, showing thinning on the front strap, and some light silvering on leading edges of the muzzle however they retain sharpness.   The markings on this pistol are as follows: Left side of the slide reads Colts patent and address, divided by the rampant colt. “PATENTED APR. 20, 1...

This 1958 Colt Single Action Frontier Scout is chambered in .22lr finished in blue and wears artificial Stag grips with the Colt Medallion and is fitted with a 4 ¾ in barrel. Included with the revolver is the serial number matched wood grain cardboard box and the factory instruction sheet. This late 1950’s single action revolver was the alternative for those looking for a Single Action Army, without the price tag, and without the power. While westerns in theaters were gaining popularity, Colt and other manufactures saw the chance to fill the gap in the market.  The blue finish is deep throughout this Colt Frontier Scout revolver, exceptional...

This 1987 Colt Gold Cup National Match is one of 750 units originally produced by Colt under the “Gold Cup Elite” title. A .45 ACP semi-automatic pistol, manufactured with upgrades found commonly found in target pistols which typically gave customer hand fitted internals and a few other upgrades straight from the factory, that would normally be made by a gunsmith. These configurations typically include; hand fitted internals, a wider trigger, and beveled magazine well and upgraded front and rear sights.  This blue finish of the slide of this Gold Cup Elite is deep throughout and shows sharp leading edges. The slide shows a clean smooth mat...

This Colt M1911 U.S. Army .45 ACP Transition Model is a Semi-Automatic pistol chambered in .45 ACP. The Transition model started production in January 1924, and the final pistols in the contract were delivered in July 1924. This production run included Serial numbers 700,001 –710,000. Colt's contract was to improve the original production design of 1911, with the known differences in what is referred to after as the M1911A1. Those being shorter trigger, finger relief cutouts behind the trigger, longer grip safety, a shortened hammer spur, a wider front sight, a new arched main spring housing, and the grips were simplified to eliminate the “double d...

This Colt Gold Cup National Match MK IV Series 80 is chambered in .45 ACP and is finished in blue. Offered with two magazines, additional recoil spring, Colt branded barrel bushing tool, hex key, and other factory related pamphlets in the serial number matched blue Colt hard clamshell case.  This Gold Cup was manufactured in 2013, and although a more modern production this pistol shows little indication of use. Boasting sharp strong edges, and no noticeable detractions. A deep blue finish can be seen throughout the slide and frame, while the top and surrounding matte finish show a smooth satin, without any noticeable marks.  The marki...

This Colt Royal National Match Talo Edition is number 94 of 250, a special edition national match pistol commissioned by TALO with the upgrades you would expect in a standard Gold Cup National Match plus a few more. Finished in Blue these feature the retro style slide roll marks and a polished slide. This pistol is fitted with an upgraded blade front sight, and an adjustable rear Colt branded Elliason style sight. Tastefully styled walnut grips are fitted to the frame with blue hex screws. It has a serrated match style wide trigger with reliefs, and a flat mainspring housing. The limited serial number range for these pistols are RBG001 – RBG250. ...

This Series 80 Colt Combat Elite is an excellent example of the 1980’s, offered in a two-tone finish. Stainless steel frame and blue slide. Manufactured in 1989, this Combat 1911 is a single action, semi-automatic, chambered in .45 ACP. It Includes the serial number matched maroon box, Styrofoam insert, factory pamphlet and a Colt factory archive letter. The blue finish on the slide shows strong throughout and the leading edges are sharp. The frame shows in a similar fashion to the slide, no notable marks. The trigger shows minimal silvering common with light use.  The markings are as follows; The center left side of the slide shows...

This Colt Target Pistol 22LR Pre-Woodsman, manufactured in 1922 is an excellent example of what Colt referred to as the “Colt Automatic Target Pistol” and would take the “Woodsman” moniker in 1927. The target pistol wears a 6 5/8” tapered pencil barrel, can carry 10 rounds of .22LR and has adjustable front sight and rear sights.  Finished in Colts brushed blue, it shows strong throughout both sides of the frame and most of the barrel. The back strap shows a thinning finish. The muzzle and leading edges show sharpness with some light silvering. Light freckling can be noted throughout the trigger area and front strap.  The mark...

This Colt Service Model Ace is finished in blue and features the Williams Floating Chamber and adjustable Stevens rear sight. A Semi-automatic pistol chambered in .22 LR, designed slightly different from the standard ACE. The floating chamber aided the recoil response that mimicked the action of the .45 ACP pistols. This military proof marked Colt Ace wears a “WB” acceptance mark. Later production pistols would then switch to a parkerized finish.  The finish throughout is deep blue and retains a bright shine with minimal superficial marks. Two areas of thinning can be noted above the serrations on the top of the slide, and near the muzzle o...

This Colt M1903 Pocket Hammerless is a semi-automatic pistol chambered in .32 acp, and is capable of carrying 7 rounds. Manufactured in 1911, this M1903 features a heel style magazine release, grip safety, and a slide lock safety. The pocket hammerless also know and the general officers pistol, saw a few variants over time and this one is known as a TYPE III, due to the serial range and the elimination of the barrel bushing. The M1903 features a 3.75” barrel and fixed front sight, with a dovetail set rear sight.  The blue high polish finish is deep throughout the slide and frame and has a lustrous mirror-like shine. This M1903 shows a light ...

This 1943 Colt M1911A1 Canadian Lend-Lease is chambered in .45 ACP and is an excellent example of those pistols shipped as part of the Lend-Lease Act, it has the Canadian C-broad arrow proof and the London Proof House mark. The Lend-Lease allowed the British Empire to receive munitions and Arms from the US Government, however Canada and other countries benefited from the Lend-Lease Act as well. This M1911A1 is parkerized, wears checkered plastic grips and shows light marks through the face of the slide. The finish shows strong throughout with little silvering on some of the leading and high edges. The front sight is a ramped serrated blade. The...

This 1913 Colt Government Model 1911 with the Colt Factory Archive letter is finished a “mirror like” high polish blue and fire blue small parts. Manufactured in 1913 the second year of production for the government model, a limited number of the early high polish pistols were produced due to the finish easily showing scratches. The military pistols were ordered to a darker finish in 1913, making them more serviceable and reducing reflection and glare.   This Commercial Government Model is an early 1913 production, as mentioned above its finished in high polish blue, that is lustrous and mirror-like. It shows its age well, show wear that is...

This 1937 Colt Ace is chambered in .22lr is offered with the serial numbered matched box, bore brush, serial number matched test target, Colt Factory pamphlets, and Colt Factory Archive letter. The Ace made its market debut in 1931, originally ordered by chief of Ordnance in 1913, Springfield armory was to develop a .22 caliber pistol dedicated to training, for confidence and better marksmanship among troops. Many .22 caliber gallery pistols were developed, along with attempts at converting M1911 service models before the final design by Colt was achieved.   This Colt Ace finished in blue, wears checkered walnut grips, and its high edges are s...

This 1914 Colt Police Positive Target finished in Colt’s factory charcoal blue, known as a high polish blue with a 6” barrel and adjustable sites. A rarity in the early double action revolvers, found on the target models. The top strap is flat on this target model.  Non target models you would see a serrated and grooved top strap for a rear sight. The target revolver can hold six rounds of .32 Police CTG (Colt's disguise for the .32 S&W Long) and a more rare configuration compared to .22LR option. The high polish finish on this revolver retains is deep dark shine throughout, and it wears some scattered freckles and light handling marks...

This Colt M1908 Vest Pocket Hammerless Grip set includes 1 set of hard rubber square top grips and 1 set of Checkered Walnut square top grips. Both are in excellent condition and would be excellent replacements. No major handling marks or chips on either set. Both sets come with a blue grip screw, in excellent condition. The M1908 vest hard rubber grips were first seen on the M1908 25ACP starting with serial number 1 and the square tops saw production in hard rubber at approximately serial number 105,000. Serial number 105,000 dates in 1931 would be the transition year to square top grips. The production year of these exact hard rubber grips i...

This lot of Colt M1911 .45 ACP barrels includes a total of 3, all of which are in similar condition with some silvering common with cycling on the outer surface. All 3 are blue in finish and all show strong lands and grooves. The first shows “S” and “P” on the lug, it has a barrel link and pin included and installed. The second is marked “COLT 45 AUTO” and “7” in front of the lug, it does not have a barrel link or pin. The third has an “S” in front of the lug....

This lot of Colt M1911 magazines includes a total of four, three in .45 ACP magazines and one .22LR magazine. All finished in blue, 2 two tone and 2 full blue. From left to right a Type IV Two tone that wears a “R” on the top of the magazine base plate toe. 2nd from the left all blue wears a “R” on the top of the base plate toe, and C-R on the bottom of the base plate. 3rd from the left is a two tone with a lanyard loop, the magazine wall drops down over the base plate and are pinned. The 4th from the left and last magazine is .22LR in all blue and has the markings “COLT CAL. 22L.R.” on the bottom of the magazine baseplate....

This 1968 Colt Python is chambered in .357 magnum and sports a 6” vented top ribbed barrel. New in box condition this early Colt includes the factory box, papers and test target all numbered to the Revolver. A 55-year-old Python revolver, that boasts no excuses as a collector grade firearm. Colt’s Python is the flagship double action revolver of the serpent series and as revered by some collectors as the finest production revolver ever made. This early Colt Python boasts a flawless Colt Royal Blue finish, and it wears pristine factory target checkered walnut grips. Colts Royal blue finish is deep throughout the revolver, with no visible han...

This 1942 Colt Military M1903 chambered in .32ACP with a 3.75-inch barrel and factory parkerized finish. This WWII M1903 is a US Property British lend-lease Colt Pistol. In 1941 the U.S. Government passed the lease-lend act, that allowed the United States to supply any nations that were deemed critical to the defense of the United States with Munitions and war-related supplies. This allowed the U.S.A. to remain neutral to the conflict until its involvement after Pearl harbor. This Colt M1903 carries the variety of British proof marks in a few common locations. It's offered with the military kraft box numbered to the gun.  The parkerized finish...

This World War II Ithaca M1911A1 U.S. Army Issue, dates as 1945 production and is one of the last of 41,305 units manufactured by Ithaca Gun Co. Of New York. Ithaca along with Union Switch & Signal, Remington Rand and Colt, all carried the banner of M1911A1 production through World War II. It's chambered in .45 ACP, parkerized and wears plastic checkered grips. This Ithaca M1911A1 is Frank J Atwood inspected and is stamped with his “FJA” Inspection mark. This Ithaca 1911A1 being military issue, shows off a smooth war-worn parkerized finish, traces of minor high edge wear and a light patina on the frame. The trigger is stamped, hammer and...

This WWI Colt M1911 U.S. Army .45 ACP was produced in 1914. Approximately 30,000 Colt M1911 pistols were shipped in 1914 in preparation for World War 1. The pistols produced during this time were part of multiple direct shipments to State Militias and National Guard Units.  This WWI Colt M1911 Is listed in Charles Clawson's Book “Colt 45 Service Pistols” on page 381 as being shipped to the Adjutant General, State of Rhode Island, Providence Rhode Island on April 16th, 1914, in a shipment of 300 guns. This WWI U.S. ARMY M1911 is expectational display, shows common wear patterns associated with cycling, and carrying. Most of the wear is not...

This Colt Single Action Army 1st Generation is a rare example of a finely modified Single Action Revolver by King Gun Sight Company. King was revered as state-of-the-art for aftermarket modifications to any firearm at the time. Single Actions were not commonly modified. The modifications on this Colt SAA include; King Ramp-Red-Bead-Reflector Front Sight ($5 option), King Mico-metered Adjusting Rear Sight ($10 option), King Cockeyed Hammer ($5 option), King Short Action ($10 option). King would charge an extra $20 for Gunsmithing to install all the listed options. Referencing the included Era correct reproduction King Sight Catalog, the modifications wo...

This Colt Cobra revolver is chambered in .38 special and according to Colt's serial number lookup was produced in 1965. The Cobra was the first of the lightweight revolvers to come from Colt. Although it is a serpent, it's not to be confused with that of the King Cobra. Cobra production started in 1950, shortly after the war and had similar characteristics to the ever-popular Detective Special, the primary difference was the Cobra boasts 15-ounce frame aluminum frame. Lighter than the competition, and the ability to carry the 6th round allowed it to stay in good graces with public, and off duty officers. This Colt Cobra is fitted with a 2” bar...

This 1969 Colt Government Model is an excellent example of a Pre-70 series and would be an excellent addition for any collection. Offered with the Colt wood grain cardboard box and Colts Automatic pistol factory instruction sheet. Colt would update the barrel bushing for the 70 series, which would change the barrel bushing to collet style.   This Colt Government Model is finished in blue and shows deep mirror like finish throughout the slide and frame. The top of slide shows a matte finish, referred to by Colt as “glare proof” treatment. This can be seen throughout the perimeter. The front sight ramped with rear serrations, and a dovetail...

This 1937 Colt 1903 Pocket Hammerless semi-automatic pistol is chambered in .32 ACP at an 8-round capacity and offered with a Colt factory archive letter and a Hieser Holster. The M1903 was popular in the civilian market, as it was high power for the time and easily carried. The M1903 does have history with the military as well, often referred to as the “General Officers Pistol”. The Colt 1903 Pocket Hammerless, does use a hammer concealed under the slide of the pistol despite its name.   This 1903 is finished in Blue, features a fixed blade sight and checkered walnut grips with a flush Colt Medallion. The M1903 is 6 3/4 inches in length o...

This Colt Pocket Positive is offered as a nice example of an early civilian double action revolver, that features a six-round cylinder chambered in .32 CTG. The Pocket Positive is a small frame revolver that introduced the advancement of modern passive safety system that prevented accidental discharges if it was dropped. Colt developed the Pocket Positive from the New Pocket revolver; the New Pocket would lend some left-over parts for the first 4 transition years of production. The Pocket Positive would be the predecessor to the Detective Special and the Police Positive. The serial number lookup at Colt.com dates this Pocket Positive revolver as a 1907...

This Colt M1911A1 U.S. Army is an excellent Pre-War example of a those issued to the U.S. military in 1941. Colts' serial lookup positions this pistol as an early W.B. marked M1911A1. The inspector stamp of W.B. is for Colonel Waldemar S. Broberg.  He was the Army Inspector of Ordnance from July 1st, 1941 to June 16th, 1942 in the Hartford / Springfield Ordnance District. This Colt M1911A1 considering the age, and perceived life of events, would be a terrific addition to any collection, only showing finish silvering and consistent with normal wear patterns. This M1911A1 is finished in the U.S. Military's Parkerized Finish and wears the standard p...

This 1938 Colt 1908 Vest Pocket is offered with a Colt factory archive department letter, box, brush, and cleaning lubricant vial. A complete example for any discerning collector that would make a terrific addition to any collection. This 1908 Vest pocket, referred to by the Colt Archive as the “Colt Model 1908 Hammerless Automatic Pistol” is chambered in .25 ACP. This small pistol displays case hardened parts in vivid color.   This 1908 is finished in blue, wears checkered walnut grips and is highlighted by case hardened trigger, slide lock safety, & grip safety. The finish is deep throughout the pistol and only small marks can be note...

This 1943 Colt M1911A1 would be an excellent addition for collectors looking for a WWII era staple. This 1911-A1 wears the G.H.D. Inspection stamp which is the mark of Brigadier General Guy H. Drewry. Brigadier General Guy H. Drewry was the Army Inspector of Ordnance at the Springfield Ordnance District during WWII from June 17th, 1942, to July 15th, 1945. He is also known for major advancements and efficiencies with the war efforts of small arms production and development.   This 1911A1 wears a parkerized finish that shows a mostly consistent finish throughout, noting some pitting and high edge silvering throughout. The silvering noted is in...

This 1948 Colt Government Model pistol is offered with a .22Lr conversion kit. A high-condition example of the included items if it was purchased as a set in 1948. This Colt Government Model is a semi-automatic pistol, chambered in .45 ACP, assembled and finished in both pre-war and post-war era parts: plastic grips, thumb safety, grip safety, both sights, and hammer. The commercial version of the Colt 1911A1 would see a few more stylistic changes in the coming years due to Colt running out of wartime parts. This pistol is a fine example of the saying that “Colt never threw anything away”.  This pistol’s high condition and minimal wear suggests ...

This 1924 Colt M1911 is offered as a pistol only and is an excellent example of the transition model. Complete with the era-correct barrel. This M1911, a semi-automatic pistol, was part of a contract awarded to Colt to produce 10,000 pistols. It is reported that the serial range is 700,001 – 710,000. This is confirmed by the WTG “Walter T Gordon” inspection mark. It is known the first 2,000 transition models saw a single circled WTG, this one showing the double circle. This transition model saw improvements of the 1911A1, before the A1 was an actual designation. Those improvements being a shorter trigger, finger relief cutouts behind the trigger,...

This 1944 Colt Model 1903 Hammerless Pocket Automatic Pistol is offered with a Colt factory archive letter. This 1903 pocket hammerless is an early semi-automatic pistol chambered in .32 ACP. This firearm is one of John Moses Browning’s earlier designs for Colt’s Manufacturing Company before the infamous M1911. Although the name implies this is a hammerless pistol, don’t let it fool you, the hammer can be found under the slide. This was a large advance at the time in engineering to make firearms more concealable and allow for a smooth draw from a pocket if needed. This 1903 has a parkerized finish throughout, which is a durable phosphate c...

This 1980 Colt Python Target is chambered in .38 special and shows off a full 8” Ribbed Barrel. This Gun features walnut target grips, with inlaid Colt Rampant Pony medallions in gold on each side. The Frame features the standard Accro adjustable rear site and at the end of the 8" barrel the serrated ramped front sight. The Colt Python itself, as many know, is one of the finest revolvers ever made. The Python Target would be no exception to the quality standard of the Colt Snake Series Revolvers. There are a few differences between the target model and the standard production run of pythons which includes the .38 special chambering, and the 8” bar...