Rare, Minty Kongsberg M1914 Rig - Waffen Marked

Description:
This is a terrific Kongsberg Colt model 1914, manufactured in 1945 and issued to the Nazi Army. Colt licensed out production of the 1911 to Kongsberg Vaapenfabrik in Norway, who in 1945 produced less than 1,000 of this waffen variation according to Jan Still's book. This particular piece falls in the documented serial range of 29261-30523, where only ~100 have been reported. The gun is 1945 dated, and it is stamped along the left side of the slide "11.25m/m AUT. PISTOL M/1914" followed by the serial number, above which is a crown/K inspector proof. To the left of this stamp is an E/WaA84 Nazi proof, showing this gun was delivered to the German occupying forces in Norway. This is a terrific find in such condition. It has the original blackish matte finish and stained birch grips, which have retained a good portion of the dark stain finish. The finish rates about 97% with just hints of high edge wear and some very light surface scuffs here and there. This pistol is all matching, including the barrel, which is also test proofed. The bore has good rifling, but the first half of the bore shows obvious spotty surface oxidation. Comes with a period-correct tan leather holster and a proper lanyard loop magazine.

Curio/Relic: Yes
Handgun Caliber: .45

Price: $9,995.00