Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this legendary 1911 style semi-automatic pistol today for a penny-start auction...this is the COLT ACE chambered in the venerable .22LR!
The included COLT LETTER states this example was a single shipment to Marshall-Wells Hardware Company in Duluth, Minnesota on January 28, 1936!
The included COLT LETTER states this example was a single shipment to Marshall-Wells Hardware Company in Duluth, Minnesota on January 28, 1936!
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SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: ACE
Serial: 6322
Date of Manufacture: 1936
Caliber: .22LR
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 4.75"
Optics/Sights: Serrated Ramp Front / Adjustable Rear
Stock/Grips: Original Wood Fully Checkered
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The original Colt Ace .22 semi-automatic pistol was first introduced in 1931 and produced through the beginning of World War II. The military desired a .22 training pistol that emulated the recoil of their larger .45 semi-automatic. Ammo cost was a major issue during wartime. The designer of the "Floating Chamber" which accomplished the desired goal was not a trained engineer working in a large manufacturing company but was a young man from the small town of Godwin, N.C., who worked out many of his design ideas while in prison. The floating chamber practically quadruples the recoil power of the .22 long rifle cartridge. The result is recoil that strongly reminds the user of the .45, though in fact it’s considerably less. It’s unnecessary to reduce the weight of the slide or the strength of the recoil or mainspring to build a reliable .22 on a 1911 frame. After the war, a few guns were assembled in 1947. In 1978, Colt reintroduced an Ace Service Model, which was produced until 1982.
Condition/Contents:
This classic Colt beauty is in EXCELLENT condition with no evidence of excessive consumer handling. It also ships with the Colt letter shown in the many photographs above!
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Model: ACE
Serial: 6322
Date of Manufacture: 1936
Caliber: .22LR
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 4.75"
Optics/Sights: Serrated Ramp Front / Adjustable Rear
Stock/Grips: Original Wood Fully Checkered
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The original Colt Ace .22 semi-automatic pistol was first introduced in 1931 and produced through the beginning of World War II. The military desired a .22 training pistol that emulated the recoil of their larger .45 semi-automatic. Ammo cost was a major issue during wartime. The designer of the "Floating Chamber" which accomplished the desired goal was not a trained engineer working in a large manufacturing company but was a young man from the small town of Godwin, N.C., who worked out many of his design ideas while in prison. The floating chamber practically quadruples the recoil power of the .22 long rifle cartridge. The result is recoil that strongly reminds the user of the .45, though in fact it’s considerably less. It’s unnecessary to reduce the weight of the slide or the strength of the recoil or mainspring to build a reliable .22 on a 1911 frame. After the war, a few guns were assembled in 1947. In 1978, Colt reintroduced an Ace Service Model, which was produced until 1982.
Condition/Contents:
This classic Colt beauty is in EXCELLENT condition with no evidence of excessive consumer handling. It also ships with the Colt letter shown in the many photographs above!
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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