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COLT NEW SERVICE 45

• CUSTOM COLT NEW SERVICE .45 LONG
  CUSTOM COLT NEW SERVICE .45 LONG COLT REVOLVERCustom Colt New Service .45 Long Colt caliber revolver. This interesting revolver with serial number 100949 was manufactured by Colt in the middle of World War I and shipped to Canada. At that time, officers were required to purchase their own sidearms. Canadian proof marks are still evident on this Colt, revealing some of its earlier history. At some point after this, it was returned to the U.S. and completely rebuilt to its current state. Now called “Texas Barbeque Guns,” in years past such arms were often seen on the hips of Texas and Arizona Rangers as well as Border Patrol agents. They were usually reserved for special events like parades and civic events. During the early and mid-20th century, revolvers ruled the day, and auto pistols were rarely seen holstered in Law Enforcement circles. The officers were justly proud of their handguns and many had special plated and embellished revolvers put aside for special occasions. Obviously, this is such a revolver. The Colt New Service was introduced in 1898 and to this day remains the largest frame side swing cylinder double action revolver ever turned out by the Colt New Haven factory. It was never made in small calibers and .45 Colt was considered the standard chambering for this big and powerful revolver. This example with custom 5 ½” barrel has been totally rebuilt and specially finished. The frame and barrel have been flawlessly plated in mirror-bright nickel, of which all remains today. It is accented with brilliantly gold plated cylinder, hammer, trigger, ejector rod, cylinder release and lanyard swivel, of which, like the barrel and frame, nearly all the finish remains. The barrel is clearly caliber stamped “45 L Colt” and there is a service or possibly badge number “C 328” on the frame and cylinder. The action locks tight and the bore is excellent. The grips are a synthetic stag with medallions which were very popular especially during the 1950s. Once placed in a low cut holster, these revolvers created quite a visual effect. Later, when auto pistols replaced revolvers in the 1980s-1990s, embellished handguns became popular in the Southwest as “Barbeque Guns.” Law enforcement officers, Rangers, Border Patrol agents and civilian firearms enthusiasts frequently hosted barbeques in which attendees displayed their “specially embellished” handguns in fancy tooled holsters. In many areas and especially the Southwest, this practice continues to this day. This is a fine example of a very early such handgun with great World War I history and later exhibition history. Beautifully, professionally customized and plated, this Colt must have been very impressive in the old “Revolver Days” and now holds an honored position as representing a time when big, fancy, expensive revolvers were cherished and proudly displayed. Serial Number: 100949. This firearm qualifies as a Curio & Relic firearm, and requires FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check.
• Colt New Service Model .45
  Colt New Service Model .45 caliber double-action revolver serial #343563 with patent dates to 1926; blued barrel and frame; the barrel 4 1/2 in. L.; checkered walnut grips; 9 3/4 in. L. overall There are areas of corrosion some of which an amateur attempted to grind smooth.
• COLT NEW SERVICE 45 DA
  COLT NEW SERVICE 45 DA REVOLVER7-1/2" bbl., extensive rust. Complete, but needs total restoration. PLEASE NOTE: Blackwell is a licensed FFL dealer. All firearms transactions are completed in strict accordance ATF and FDLE regulations, with no exceptions. shipping info This item can be shipped in-house.
• *Colt New Service Double Action
  *Colt New Service Double Action Revolver .45 LC cal. 5.5" barrel S/N 14541. Blue finish faux ivory replacement grips. Condition: Very good condition with a very good bore. It retains all of an excellent quality reblued finish and the grips are excellent.
• *Colt New Service Double-Action
  *Colt New Service Double-Action Revolver .45 LC cal. 5.5" barrel S/N 80276. Blue finish hard rubber grips original caliber .455 Eley barrel re-stamped "CAL. .45 COLT"; Canadian proofs. Condition: Very good condition with an excellent bore.?This gun retains all of an added satin blue finish and has very good grips.
• COLT "NEW SERVICE" MODEL DOUBLE
  COLT "NEW SERVICE" MODEL DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVERCOLT "NEW SERVICE" MODEL DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER, 44 caliber, 7 1/2" barrel, blued finish, hard rubber "Colt" grips, six shot fluted cylinder, fixed sights, external hammer, lanyard loop, serial #6544, manufactured 1902. Lot requires FFL or background check.
• COLT THIRD GENERATION SINGLE ACTION
  COLT THIRD GENERATION SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER 45 LC caliber 5 1/2'' barrel blued finish with case colored frame black plastic eagle grips fixed sights six shot fluted cylinder ejector rod horizontal cylinder release one line barrel address original hardboard box with papers serial #S35324A. Lot requires FFL or background check.
• Colt .45 semi-automatic pistol,
  Colt .45 semi-automatic pistol, MKIV/Series 80, 90 percent original bluing, serial No. FR02570, with two clips and fitted wooden box; FFL or permit required.
• *Colt 3RD Generation Single
  *Colt 3RD Generation Single Action Army Revolver .45 LC cal. 5.5" barrel S/N SA44121. Blue/cc finish black hard rubber grips; original box. Condition: This gun appears to be new unfired in the original box.
• COLT THIRD GENERATION SINGLE ACTION
  COLT THIRD GENERATION SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER,COLT THIRD GENERATION SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER, 45 Colt caliber, 5 1/2" barrel, case colored receiver, blued barrel, ivory grips with gold clad coin, fixed sights, six shot fluted cylinder, original box, papers and grips serial #SA56021. Lot requires FFL or background check.
• *Colt 3rd Generation Single
  *Colt 3rd Generation Single Action Army Revolver .45 LC cal. 5.5" barrel S/N S08530A. Nickel finish walnut fleur de lis checkered grips. Original box and papers including outer white box. Condition: This gun remains new unfired unturned in the original box.
• Colt DA .45 caliber revolver, 5-1/2
  Colt DA .45 caliber revolver, 5-1/2 in. barrel, serial number 284377, with early 20th century leather holster with badge "California Deputy Constable" and 38 in. belt; permit, NICS background or FFL required. 50 percent original surface, grips with dents and abrasions; leather with small losses, normal wear and abrasions. Private Collection, Abbeville, South Carolina
• COLT 1911 COMMANDER SERIES 80
  COLT 1911 COMMANDER SERIES 80 PISTOL .45 SSColt Series 80 Commander pistol chambered in .45 APC. Model 04091U. Serial # CJ49479 (2014). The left side of the slide is marked "COLT'S / COMMANDER MODEL / .45 AUTOMATIC CALIBER" and with a Rampant Colt logo. The right side of the slide is marked"COMMANDER MODEL". The right side of the frame is marked "COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CONN. U.S.A.". The barrel at the port is marked "COLT .45 AUTO". The left front of the trigger guard is marked with a "VP" in a triangle and at the rith "L". 4 1/4" barrel. Brushed stainless steel finish. The front sight is a blade with a white dot fixed to the front of the slide. The rear sight is a square notch with two white dots dovetailed to the rear of the slide. G10 custom two piece gri. Lot included is the original Colt factory blue case, manual, lock and (3) additional (8) round magazines, two of which are Colt factory and one is Mec-Gar. Bore is clean, bright and the rifling is sharp. Light to normal wear to areas of the stainless steel finish. See images for more details on condition. shipping info This item can be shipped in-house. Please check the shipping details in our terms and conditions for specifics on firearm shipping. Blackwell Auctions holds a Federal Firearms License (FFL). All firearms: pistol, revolver, shotgun & rifle transaction
• *Colt New Service Flat Top Target
  *Colt New Service Flat Top Target Model Double-Action Revolver .44 Russian & S&W cal. 7.5'' barrel S/N 327923. Checkered fleur-de-lis walnut grips with Colt medallions checkered grip-straps adjustable sights. Condition: Very good condition with an excellent bore. This big frame revolver retains ca 50% original blue finish and is mechanically excellent. The grips show moderate wear with the right panel smoother than the left. The right panel has the serial number written in pencil on the back. The screws are all slightly ''buggered.''
• *Colt 70 Series Government Model
  *Colt 70 Series Government Model Semi-Auto Pistol .45 ACP cal. 5'' barrel S/N 71B8852. Blue finish checkered rosewood grips. Papers extra magazine original box and outer sleeve. Condition: Manufactured in 2011 to commemorate 100 years of government service this gun remains new unfired in the original box.
• *Colt Single Action Army Revolver
  *Colt Single Action Army Revolver .45 LC cal. 5.5'' barrel S/N S44913A. Blue/case color finish black hard rubber grips. Original box and papers with outer sleeve. Condition: New unfired in the original box with a very light ring around the cylinder.
• *Colt Single Action Army Revolver
  *Colt Single Action Army Revolver .45 LC cal. 5.5'' barrel S/N S55593A. Blue/case color finish hard rubber grips. Condition: This gun is new unfired in the original box with all papers lock and outer sleeve.
• *Colt Service Model Ace Semi-Auto
  *Colt Service Model Ace Semi-Auto Pistol .22 LR cal. 5'' barrel S/N SM20098. Blue finish walnut grips original box. Condition: Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun shows very little use and retains ca 98% original blue finish. It may be unfired or thoroughly cleaned after very little shooting. The box is tattered and both end flaps are detached but present.
• COLT NEW SERVICE 38 SPEC, ST PETE
  COLT NEW SERVICE 38 SPEC, ST PETE POLICEColt New Service .38 Special nickel plated revolver, serial number 346187. Manufactured in 1939. Carried in the 1940s-50s by a St. Petersburg (Florida) motorcycle cop named Ed Sanford. Included are 1940s press photos of Sanford (the St. Pete Times did a story or two on him), as well as his original tooled leather holster and handcuffs (in matching tooled leather pouch). Pistol has some wear, as shown, including finish wear on strap. Functions well and tightly. Quite a lot of wear on the checkered grips. Ejector rod head missing. 5" barrel. shipping info This lot can be shipped in-house.
• Colt Government Model 1911 .45
  Colt Government Model 1911 .45 Pistol ETO Commemorative Cased .45 cal. 5" barrel S/N 9630 ETO. This is a late-issue WWII commemorative in a wooden display case. Condition: Excellent. Like-new in box.
• COLT SAA NEW FRONTIER REVOLVER
  COLT SAA NEW FRONTIER REVOLVER .45Colt New Frontier, Single Action Army revolver chambered in 45 Colt caliber. Model P4870. Serial # NF20066 (2011). The New Frontier has a flattop design with an adjustable rear sight for windage and elevation and a target ready ramp style front sight. Barrel measures approx. 7 1/2". Revolver is finished in Colt Royal Blue on both the barrel and cylinder, with a case colored frame. Walnut stocks with a gold Colt medallion. Lot included is the Colt factory blue box, manual, lock and cardboardouter sleeve that numbers to the gun and verifies the configuration. See images for more details on condition. Clean bore and cylinders. Finish is 98-99%. See images for more details on condition. shipping info This item can be shipped in-house. Please check the shipping details in our terms and conditions for specifics on firearm shipping. Blackwell Auctions holds a Federal Firearms License (FFL). All firearms: pistol, revolver, shotgun & rifle transaction
• COLT MODEL OF 1911 U.S. ARMY SEMI
  COLT MODEL OF 1911 U.S. ARMY SEMI AUTOMATIC PISTOL 45 acp caliber 5'' barrel blued finish checkered walnut grips frame marked ''UNITED STATES PROPERTY'' and has eagle inspector stamp grip safety seven shot two tone magazine factory letter confirming configuration and that it was shipped to the US government on October 3 1918 in a 20 000 gun shipment serial #473047 includes leather US marked holster (1917 date) and Geo. Lawrence shoulder holster. Lot requires FFL or background check.
• COLT SERIES 80 COMMANDER MODEL SEMI
  COLT SERIES 80 COMMANDER MODEL SEMI AUTOMATIC PISTOL 45 acp caliber 4 1/4'' barrel blued and parkerized finish rosewood grips plus two unmounted Colt sets (simulated ivory and rubber) three magazines fixed sights grip safety steel frame push button mag release serial # CJ30615 manufactured circa 1997. Lot requires FFL or background check.
• *Colt Single Action Army Revolver
  *Colt Single Action Army Revolver .45 LC cal. 5.5'' barrel S/N S55594A. Blue/case color finish hard rubber grips. Condition: This gun is new unfired in the original box with all papers lock and outer sleeve.
• *Colt Combat Commander
  *Colt Combat Commander Lightweight Semi-Auto Pistol .45 ACP cal. 4.25'' barrel S/N FL07867. Blue finish smooth walnut grips Series 80. Condition: Excellent condition with an excellent bore. It retains ca 98% original blue finish with slight high edge wear and some fine scratches on top of the slide.
• COLT GOVERNMENT MODEL 1911A Colt
  COLT GOVERNMENT MODEL 1911A Colt Model 1911 Government Series .45, mark IV series 70 semi-automatic pistol, with satin-nickle frame and black slide, serial number: CG 03664. The barrel is marked "Storm Lake .45" Dimensions: 10 inches long overall. Barrel is 5 inches long. We do not sell post 1898 firearms to California residents unless they have a valid FFL or Relic and Curio license. Ben Pate at American Arms in Woodland, CA will handle all in state and out of state transfers. His fees are $100 per gun plus any applicable shipping charges. By purchasing this lot you agree that you will be solely responsible for compliance with all applicable Legal Requirements governing the purchase, sale, transfer and shipping of Firearms. The Firearms must be shipped only to a Federal Firearms License holder (“FFL Holder”). You must transmit a copy of your (or your FFL Holder’s) license to the seller before the Firearms can be shipped. You must make arrangements with an FFL Holder before placing a bid. It is very important that you contact an FFL Holder before placing a bid in order to verify the complete cost of the transfer, the legality of the item in your area, and to make sure you qualify to pass any required background checks. “Firearms” shall have the meaning provided under the Gun Control Act of 1968, 18 U.S.C. 101 et seq. “Legal Requirements” means all applicable legal requirements for the sale, transfer and transport of the item, including but not limited to statutes, regulations and/or requirements of any country, state locality, province, municipality or other government authority or regulatory entity regarding sales or auctions, the sale and/or transfer of the item, export or import control, taxation, duties or tariffs, and licensing of brokers and dealers. Condition: Excellent, nearly new condition. Witherell's strives to provide as much information and photographs as possible but encourages in-person inspection by bidders. Condition: statements are only for general guidance and should not be relied upon as complete statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Witherell's. All lots are sold "AS IS" under the Terms & Condition: s
• *Colt Single Action Army Revolver
  *Colt Single Action Army Revolver .45 LC cal. 4.75'' barrel S/N 84150SA.Blue/case color finish black hard rubber grips; original box. Condition: This gun remains new unfired in the original box. One end flap is detached from the box but is still there.
• *Colt Service Model Ace Semi-Auto
  *Colt Service Model Ace Semi-Auto Pistol .22?LR cal. 5" barrel ?S/N SM41458. Blue finish Pachmayr wrap around grips. Condition: Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun retains ca 97% original blue finish with some scattered light scratches and minor wear.
• Colt single action Army pistol, .45
  Colt single action Army pistol, .45 cal., 5-1/2 in. barrel, Serial No. 154023, original Bakelite grips, with later fitted case; no permit required. Gray freckling with minor pitting, 30-40 percent original finish on metal parts, grips worn, cocking device not working.
• COLT LATE SECOND GENERATION
  COLT LATE SECOND GENERATION SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVCOLT LATE SECOND GENERATION SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER, 45 Colt caliber, 7 1/2" barrel, blued finish, case colored receiver, black plastic eagle grips, six shot fluted cylinder, ejector rod, fixed sights, serial #71581SA, manufactured 1975. Lot requires FFL or background check.
• *Colt Government Model Series 80
  *Colt Government Model Series 80 Bright Stainless .45 ACP cal. 5" barrel S/N SS20827. Bright stainless steel finish black plastic grips with Colt medallions. Original box and papers. Condition: Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun has seen very little use and is in near-new condition. The box is tattered and the end flap is detached.
• Colt Single-Action Army .45 Cal.
  Colt Single-Action Army .45 Cal. Revolver serial number 20060SA, 7-1/2 in. barrel, modern production (second generation, 1956-1965), receiver with case colors; permit, FFL or NICS background required,
• *Colt Combat Commander
  *Colt Combat Commander Lightweight Semi-Auto Pistol .45 ACP cal. 4.25'' barrel S/N CLW029391. Blue finish checkered walnut grips alloy frame. Condition: Excellent condition with an excellent bore. This gun retains ca 95% original blue finish with some light scratches on top of the slide and a few tiny dings in the front grip-strap. The later grips are excellent.
• Colt Single Action Artillery
  Colt Single Action Artillery Revolver .45 cal. 5.5'' round barrel with single-line barrel address S/N 116773 inspected by DFC; barrel number is 98149 DFC. Both the frame and triggerguard serial numbers match. Frame has three-line patent address with US markings. One-piece walnut wood grips. Condition: All metal is smooth with a light brown patina with some light pitting around edge of cylinder flutes. Markings are sharp and crisp. Grips are good with some nicks and dings.
• Colt Lightning Large Frame Magazine
  Colt Lightning Large Frame Magazine Tube Rifle .45-85-285 cal. 28" octagonal barrel S/N 6238. Checkered forearm ?plain buttstock. Condition: Barrel and magazine tube with some blue finish?mostly turning plum. Frame is very sharp and crisp?with a dark brown patina. Buttstock and forearm have some nicks and dings.?Bore is good.
• *Colt Second Generation Buntline
  *Colt Second Generation Buntline Special Single Action Army Revolver .45 LC cal. 12'' barrel S/N 18652SA. Blue/case color finish stag grips with steer's head on right grip. Original box numbered to the gun. Condition: Excellent unfired condition with 100% case colors 99% original blue. Excellent grips and bore. There is a 1'' scratch on the bottom of the barrel near the ejector rod housing.