Synopsis:

Super Early, Colt 1911 Commercial Pistol, circa 1913, Keyhole Magazine, C2833, FB01996

Description:

Rare opportunity to own one of the earliest Commercial Colt Government Model pistols in .45ACP with original finish, including the peacock blue small parts, and keyhole magazine. This gun has all the early features desired by Colt collectors: the early high polish blue, rounded rear sight, fire blued small parts, and a keyhole magazine with lanyard ring. Left side of slide with usual two line address referencing patent dates and the Colt location in Hartford, CT. suffixed by the rampant Colt. “COLT AUTOMATIC /CALIBRE 45” on right side of slide. Right side of frame marked with the full SN followed by "GOVERNMENT MODEL”. Disassembly shows a correctly marked commercial barrel. Fitted with original walnut checkered grips with large diamonds around screws. Original dual tone magazine with keyhole and lanyard ring floorplate.

Condition:

VG+/EXC bright original high polish finish. Fire blued parts in comparable condition showing no enhancement. Comparable grips and magazine. Mirror bore with sharp rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. An extremely nice, early and no excuse Colt Commercial Government Model pistol with gorgeous and all original peacock finish small parts!