Lot 1153
*Colt Custom Government Model .38 Super in Box
Sale 1304 - Arms, Armor and Militaria Online
Lots Open
Feb 20, 2024
Lots Close
Mar 1, 2024
Timed Online / Cincinnati
Estimate
$700 - $1,000
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Sold for $2,160

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Lot Description
*Colt Custom Government Model .38 Super in Box
.38 Super. 5" barrel length. SN: ELCEN0500. Nickel plated finish overall with checkered walnut Colt medallion grips and mounting blued triple white dot sights. Short-recoil operated single action autoloading pistol fed by detachable single stack magazines. Item features a flat mainspring housing, spurred hammer, and the COLT CUSTOM marking on the left slide. The frame shows standard Colt manufacture markings, including the VP monogram proof on the left triggerguard. Comes in a matching blue plastic COLT hard case, two nickel plated magazines, and a chamber flag.
This lot is located in Cincinnati.
Property Of Dr. K. William Harter, Alexandria, VA
Condition Report
Very Good to Excellent. Bore is Minty with sharp rifling throughout. Nickel finish shows a reassembly scratch to the left frame, and some scattered light scratches overall. Grips retain fine details. All items in case in Very Good to Excellent condition. The case has some light scratches and scuffs to the exterior and stains to the interior.

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