Colt Government Model Caliber .45 ACP Serial Number C88578 -
Manufactured in 1917 in original box (numbered to the gun) with gray
instructions, special instructions and factory hang tag. Pistol is all
original with blue finish, double diamond checkered walnut grips and
original lanyard loop magazine. Colt Target Pasters and part of
original 1917 Colt catalog are also visible in this photo.
This pistol was one of 50 shipped to Schoverling, Daly & Gales, New York,
New York on April 2, 1917.
Original box for Colt Government Model C88578 - box is in near new
condition with original end labels intact. Hand written serial number
is visible on the bottom of the box.
Colt Government Model C88578 - box retains virtually all of the original
covering.
Original box for Colt Government Model C88578 - box is in near new
condition with original end labels intact. Better view of hand written
serial number is visible on the bottom of the box.
Left side of Colt Government Model C88578 - pictured with original
accessories that accompanied the gun when shipped.
Right side of Colt Government Model C88578 - pictured with original
accessories that accompanied the gun when shipped.
Left side of Colt Government Model C88578 - pictured in original box
with hang tag and Special Instructions. |