^Lot 603 Colt Government Model .45 Auto SN: C164423

'Pre-war' Commercial 1911A1 semi-automatic pistol chambered in .45 Automatic, circa 1932. One of 5,320 pistols issued to the Buenos Aires Police Department. Imported by JLD ENT. of Farm., CT. with small marks on the frame. Features a matte blued refinish, 5" barrel, blade front sight, dovetailed rear window sight, checkered hammer spur & trigger, beavertail grip safety, manual thumb safety, push button magazine release, 7 round magazine, checkered mainspring housing and two-piece checkered wood grips. Pistol exhibits approximately 95% of it's finely executed refinish showing only light muzzle wear, a few light scuffs and oxidation on the slide stop and thumb safety. Markings remain sharp, the slide is marked 'Policia De La Capital' and 'N.8890'. Action is strong, bore is excellent and wood grips are fine. Condition is near excellent. ***C&R Firearm*** ***Modern Firearm***