*RARE FACTORY GRADE C ENGRAVED COLT WOODSMAN SEMI-AUTO PISTOL.

*RARE FACTORY GRADE C ENGRAVED COLT WOODSMAN SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. SN 87623. Cal. 22 LR. 1st Model Woodsman with blue finish, 6-5/8″ 2nd type tapered rnd bbl, adjustable front & rear sights and mounted with smooth 2-pc pearl grips. Left forward side of frame is marked “THE WOODSMAN” and left side of frame has usual markings with the rampant Colt. Spring housing has the serrated panel at the top indicating it is okay to use high speed ammunition. Accompanied by one orig 2nd type 2-tone magazine with properly marked base plate. Pistol is beautifully engraved by Wilbur Glahn with full coverage intertwined foliate arabesque patterns with stippled background. Slide has full coverage matching engraving patterns with a tiny flower blossom on the sides of slide at rear end. Top rear edge and rear end of slide are engraved in Mr. Glahn’s trademark triangle patterns. Front strap, back strap & trigger bow are all engraved to match as is the thumb safety. Bottom front of frame is engraved in a foliate pattern and top of frame, over chamber area, is engraved in a large flower blossom. Foliate & floral arabesque patterns extend over both sides of bbl, about 2/3 of the distance toward the muzzle. The address has a simple line border with a fleur-de-lis pattern at the forward end. Front strap has had the SN filed or ground away and restamped with larger numbers. Restamped number matches the orig number inside the slide and on the spring housing. Accompanied by a Colt Factory Letter confirming Grade C engraving as shipped to Hopkins Sporting Goods, Des Moines IA, 2-22-33. Engraved Woodsman pistols are extremely rare and seldom ever come to market. This pistol and three others being sold in this auction represent a lifetime of collecting. PROVENANCE: Ned Schwing Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching except grips which are unnumbered. Overall retains 88-90% strong orig factory blue showing wear on both sides of muzzle and sharp edges of frame with front strap mostly gray patina and back strap moderately thin. Bolt face & breech face retain generous amounts or orig blue but has been used. Magazine is crisp, retaining most orig factory finish. Grips are sound with great fire & color. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-42596 JR90 (5,000-10,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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	1181	$6,325.00	RARE FACTORY GRADE C ENGRAVED COLT WOODSMAN SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. SN 87623. Cal. 22 LR. 1st Model Woodsman with blue finish, 6-5/8″ 2nd type tapered rnd bbl, adjustable front & rear sights and mounted with smooth 2-pc pearl grips. Left forward side of frame is marked “THE WOODSMAN” and left side of frame has usual markings with the rampant Colt. Spring housing has the serrated panel at the top indicating it is okay to use high speed ammunition. Accompanied by one orig 2nd type 2-tone magazine with properly marked base plate. Pistol is beautifully engraved by Wilbur Glahn with full coverage intertwined foliate arabesque patterns with stippled background. Slide has full coverage matching engraving patterns with a tiny flower blossom on the sides of slide at rear end. Top rear edge and rear end of slide are engraved in Mr. Glahn’s trademark triangle patterns. Front strap, back strap & trigger bow are all engraved to match as is the thumb safety. Bottom front of frame is engraved in a foliate pattern and top of frame, over chamber area, is engraved in a large flower blossom. Foliate & floral arabesque patterns extend over both sides of bbl, about 2/3 of the distance toward the muzzle. The address has a simple line border with a fleur-de-lis pattern at the forward end. Front strap has had the SN filed or ground away and restamped with larger numbers. Restamped number matches the orig number inside the slide and on the spring housing. Accompanied by a Colt Factory Letter confirming Grade C engraving as shipped to Hopkins Sporting Goods, Des Moines IA, 2-22-33. Engraved Woodsman pistols are extremely rare and seldom ever come to market. This pistol and three others being sold in this auction represent a lifetime of collecting. PROVENANCE: Ned Schwing Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching except grips which are unnumbered. Overall retains 88-90% strong orig factory blue showing wear on both sides of muzzle and sharp edges of frame with front strap mostly gray patina and back strap moderately thin. Bolt face & breech face retain generous amounts or orig blue but has been used. Magazine is crisp, retaining most orig factory finish. Grips are sound with great fire & color. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-42596 JR90 (5,000-10,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011 Please Note:* All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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