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*Colt Government Model Custom AD Swenson Build Cut to Commander Length
Estimate: $3,000-$5,000
Sold
$4,750
Live Auction
Arms, Armor and Militaria
Location
Cincinnati
Description

*Colt Government Model Custom AD Swenson Build Cut to Commander Length


.45 ACP. 4.25" barrel length. SN: 323667-C. Hard chrome plated finish mounting checkered walnut grips featuring assorted custom modifications performed by renowned custom pistol smith Armand Swenson. Short recoil operated single action autoloading pistol fed by detachable single stack magazines. Original Colt manufacturer markings include GOVERNMENT/MODEL COLT AUTOMATIC/CALIBER .45 to left slide followed by {Rampant Colt} logo. Right slide struck with single line address reading COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CONN. U.S.A. Left slide and right frame struck by gunsmith marking A.D. SWENSON/GARDENA. CALIF. Custom features include: cut down slide and barrel, hand fitted bushing, full length guide rod, matted upper slide, white outline adjustable Smith & Wesson style rear notch and matted front ramp sights, matted rear slide, extended safety lever, squared-off triggerguard with checkered forward surface, checkering to forward gripstrap and on mainspring housing, beveled magazine well, adjustable vertically serrated trigger, and engraved outline to matting on slide. {MODERN}


From the Collection of Jeffrey W. Sanner


This lot is located in Cincinnati.

Condition
Excellent. Bore is Minty with Sharp rifling throughout. Metal finish shows some light internal cycling wear. Light scratch to forward right slide, some residues in checkering on gripstraps. Grips retain crisp checkering.