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$860
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Lots 1-50 Gunrunner March 7-24, 2017
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Colt Model 1911 World War I Second Battle of the Marne Commemorative, .45 cal. automatic military pistol. Serial #2128-M2, mfg. 1967. Unfired condition. The very collectible individual specimen from the four-gun set offered by Colt in the 1960's commemorating the major battles of World War I. 5” barrel has mint bore. Slide and frame have 100% high polish blue with WWI battle scene on left side and WWI Commemorative script on right side. Textured French Holly checkered wood grips have Army medallion on right side and US Eagle and 2nd. Battle of the Marne medallions on left side. Wooden display case contains history of the 2nd. Battle of the Marne engagement. Sliding top cover needs repair. One of a set of four - others later in the auction offered separately - get them all and you'll have a whole wall full of great World World One history! Gorgeous and very collectible! Nothing else out there like these! C&R OK.