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Colt 1911 NATIONAL MATCH .45 ACP, Engraved w/ gold/silver, vintage firearms inc
Guns International #: 101008495 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Colt Pistols - 1911 - Colt Pistols
Seller's Information
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Seller: Vintage Firearms, Inc
Company: Vintage Firearms, Inc.
Member Since: 5/19/07
First Name: jay
Last Name: shachter
State: Michigan
Zip: 49546
Country: United States
Phone: (616) 292-6240
Phone2: (616) 608-4337
Fax: (616) 608-4701
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 174
Total Number of Listings: 5134
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: credit card, check, certified funds, wire transfer (Advertised price represents the 3% cash discount price. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3% higher cost.)
Description:
Colt 1911 National Match .45 ACP
ENGRAVED WITH GOLD/SILVER
General Specs: Colt, Year 1967, .45 ACP, 2lbs 7oz
Serial Number: 19720 NM
The Colt National Match is a much revered pistol designed from the factory for accuracy and competitive target shooting. It was shipped with a match grade barrel, hand fitted slide, Elliason adjustable rear sight, and a tuned trigger with an adjustable trigger stop that breaks crisply like a glass rod. Produced originally from 1932 to 1942, production ceased for WWII. Colt revamped the National Match and resumed production in 1957 with a gun that had the deep, rich royal blue finish, hand tuned to shoot tight groups, and a gorgeous Colt 1911 in every way. This gun, sn19720NM made in 1967, is a very special gun as it is engraved with deeply cut vine and foliate engraving, with raised gold and silver inlays elegantly flowing across the entire slide and frame of the pistol. This work was superbly executed with a nicely shadowed background by well-known Master Engraver Shiro Ogawa of Japan. Ogawa made an impact in the United States in the 1960’s and is prominently known in the Smith and Wesson and Winchester lever rifle world. Having trained in Germany to Master Engraver status and then opening his own school of engraving, Shiro Ogawa has created a masterpiece with this Colt National Match. The frame is finished in a soft satin that is embellished on all sides with border engraving and nicely executed scroll. The slide is finished in a rich, deep, high polish charcoal blue with the exception of the top radius and rib, which is mat finish to reduce glare. The work is signed in Ogawa’s hand on the right side of the spring housing ahead of the frame. The grips are Wooly Mammoth, or Mastadon ivory and fit perfectly to the gun. The gun was likely new before the art was applied, and it retains 99% blue finish with only slight wear showing at the muzzle end of the slide. Even the bottom of the magazine is nicely engraved. This gun is one of the most elegant engraved 1911’s I have seen in some time, with just the right amount of “bling” without getting too heavy on the gold or silver. The grips are a perfect contrast to the engraving and rich blue finish. We have priced this gun to appeal to those looking for the best of quality at a “deal” of a price, so don’t let it get by you. There are few offered for sale of this quality. Thanks for looking.
Barrels
Barrel Length: 5"
Bores: clean, sharp
% Blue: 99%
Sights: Ellaison adjustable rear
Action
Action: like new
Screws: engraved perfect
Engraving: Shiro Ogawa; gold/silver inlay vine and floral
Trigger Type: crisp, no creep
Stock
Type: mammoth ivory grips
There are more photos upon request. We offer a 30 day mechanical warranty on this fine shotgun. Call us for full details. PLEASE SEE MY OTHER FINE VINTAGE FIREARMS. Just open one of my ads and click on the line that says “see all items from this seller” and a very nice list of fine sporting and collectible arms will appear. I have many more fine sxs shotguns not yet listed. Thanks for looking!
We employ a full time gunsmith on premises and can perform alterations to suit your needs within a few weeks of purchase.
Payment Methods: Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer
Inspection Period / Return Policy: Three Days from the date the item was received.
Sales Tax: 6% Michigan Only
Shipping & Insurance: Ground $65.00 We ship internationally!
Item Condition: Used
Requires FFL?: Yes
If you have any questions about this item or payment, please email or call us directly, at #616-292-6240. Thanks! Vintage Firearms Inc
We employ a full time gunsmith on premises and can perform alterations to suit your needs within a few weeks of purchase. Common requests are: -stock bending to suit your particular requirements -addition of any specified butt pad to increase length of pull -alteration of chokes to suit your shooting preferences -lengthening of chambers and forcing cones -darkening stock color with penetrating stains -restoring any part of the gun including rust blue, charcoal blue, bone and charcoal case color, wood restoration and checkering recuts. If you like one our guns but it needs "tweaked", let us know and we can quote you a time and price. Some enthusiasts like the guns "as found" and others want them "just so". We often list guns as found and let the particular buyer choose how they want their gun to fit or look.
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes