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Rich DiFlorio Collection
Colt Government Model 1911 serial number C39610 - A
1916 Government Model like new in original box with
paperwork, factory test target and cleaning brush. This
pistol was shipped to Powell & Clement Company,
Cincinnati, Ohio on May 5, 1916 in a 4 gun shipment.
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Details from original factory letter. Note
the reference to Colt Factory Order #236 in the letter and
how this corresponds to the special order notation in the
left margin below "236/4":
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May 4, 1916
"236/4 Powell & Co 5/1/16
O Auto .45/c - 5" Bbl
Check - walnut
Blue - pull - 6lb.
Target & send target"
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Close-up of right side of pistol showing serial number and
slide markings.
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Close-up of hammer.
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Left side of Colt Government Model serial number C39610
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Factory box end labels "GOVERNMENT MODEL." over "Colt
Automatic Pistol .45, Rimless Smokeless"
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Original box with Government Model instructions, Special
Instructions, factory test target and cleaning brush.
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Original factory test target Form F-67-25M-10-10-15 |