Pre-World War II U.S. Springfield Armory Shipped Colt Service Model Ace .22LR

Description:

A desirable factory-documented Colt .22 caliber pistol manufactured in 1939 and shipped to the U.S. Springfield Armory, giving it strong historical and collector appeal. Its confirmed configuration, government-armory shipment provenance, classic pre-war Colt blue finish, and matching internal slide marking make it an excellent addition for collectors of Colt automatics and U.S. martial-associated firearms.

• Manufactured in 1939
• Accompanied by a factory letter confirming the original configuration and shipment details:
  • Barrel length: 5 inches
  • Caliber: .22
  • Finish: blue
  • Grips: not listed
  • Shipped in a 164-pistol shipment
  • Sent to the U.S. Springfield Armory in Springfield, Massachusetts
  • Shipment date: March 13, 1939
• Collector-focused provenance:
  • Factory-letter documented
  • Pre-war Colt manufacture
  • Shipped to the U.S. Springfield Armory, a historically significant government arms facility
  • Part of a documented shipment of 164 pistols, adding traceable historical context
• Sights:
  • Fixed ramped blade front sight
  • Adjustable notch rear sight
• Slide markings:
  • Left side of the slide has the two-line Colt address and patent dates
  • Left side also features the Rampant Colt roll mark
  • Right side of the slide is roll-marked with the legend and caliber designation
• Serial number and internal slide detail:
  • Matching “10/33” serial number located behind the firing pin stop
  • Right side of the frame bears the “S M” prefix serial number
• Factory proof and inspection markings:
  • Colt “P” proof on the left side of the trigger guard
  • Colt “triangle/VP” factory proof on the left side of the trigger guard
  • “60” marked on the right side of the trigger guard
• Controls and frame features:
  • Checkered short milled trigger
  • Slide catch
  • Thumb safety
  • Wide spur hammer
  • Arched mainspring housing without a lanyard loop
• Grips and magazine:
  • Fitted with a pair of checkered walnut grips
  • Includes a two-tone blued magazine
  • Magazine base is marked “SERVICE MODEL”
• A compelling collector piece that combines:
  • Factory-letter authentication
  • 1939 pre-war production
  • U.S. Springfield Armory shipment history
  • Classic Colt blue finish
  • Desirable .22 caliber target/practice configuration
  • Original-style Colt markings, proofs, and Service Model magazine markings

Condition

Very fine, retaining 70% plus original blue finish with some scattered light edge wear, light cycling wear, brown patina on the front grip strap, some scattered minor patches of spotting/freckling, light handling wear, and clear roll marks. The grips are exceptionally fine with some minor compression wear in the otherwise mostly crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.

Handgun Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Service Model Ace
Serial Number: SM1033
Barrel Length: 5 inch round
Condition: The bore is shiny with very strong rifling.

Price: $3,999.99