Fine Modern & Antique Arms - March 2022 : Sale A0322 Lot 1080
COLT, USA A .455 (AUTO) SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL, MODEL 1911 RAF CONTRACT, serial no. W103156,

Product Details

COLT, USA
A .455 (AUTO) SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL, MODEL '1911 RAF CONTRACT', serial no. W103156,
circa 1918, with 5in. barrel, military reblacked slide with maker's details, patent dates to 1913 and calibre designation, blacked frame with grip-safe, chequered walnut grips with diamond shaped panels around the fixing screws, smooth mainspring housing and correct magazine, retaining much military refinish, complete with an English type full-flap leather holster



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Estimate £1,500-2,000

S5 - Sold as a Section 5 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act, Sections 7.3 and 7.1 Eligible.


Unless prior arrangement has been made, two weeks after the Sealed bid sale, all Section 5 (and Section 7.1 / 7.3) items will be moved to a Section 5 carriers where storage charges will be incurred.

Goods will not be released until all outstanding charges have been met. Collection will be by arrangement.