Rock Island Auction Company will auction Marine Sgt. The 1:10000 scale map measures 27.75 inches wide and 39.75 inches long with more than 30 defense symbol keys that identify likely installations, bunkers, artillery and machine guns, according to the website. 12, 1944, that was used in preparation for the coming battle. The Kiely collection also features a "Special Air and Gunnery Target Map" of Iwo Jima dated Nov. "I can't imagine a better time for it to be offered than just after the 75th anniversary of the battle." "It's an honor to have this pistol in house," Kevin Hogan, president of the auction house, said in the release. 12, 1944, when as a corporal, he stopped taking photographs during the battle and "personally killed at least three enemy," according to the award citation that is included in the collection.
Kiely was awarded a Bronze Star for his bravery during fighting in the Marianas Islands from June 15 to Aug. 45 automatic pistol that will be auctioned at Rock Island Auction Company’s Premier Firearms Auction #79 on June 5-7. sits on in a position on Pacific island during World War II, wearing the 1911 Colt. “Colt, Pacific Theater, cal.45, pistol (World War II Series).” Colt 1911-A1 1911A1 WWII Pacific Theater PTO. Out of state residents can disregard this section – your local laws apply. All C&R firearms must be transferred through your local dealer OR at our Simi Valley location we cannot ship directly to a C&R holder in California. It CAN be transferred as a Private Party Transfer (PPT) as our Simi Valley location. Please take a look at our photos of this wonderful pistol and good luck!ĬA Legal or CA Private Party Transferable (THIS SECTION DOES NOT APPLY TO OUT-OF-STATE RESIDENTS): This pistol is C&R eligible and CAN be sold as a dealer sale in California. It would be a great addition to a Colt collection or gift to a Pacific Theater Veteran or their family. This is an amazing tribute to the contribution America has made to keep the world free. It commemorates the Pacific Theater of Operation in WWII. Our Assessment: This pistol is a beautiful Colt Model 1911A1 with nickel finish and a nice presentation case.The pistol is in Excellent condition and appears unused outside of the factory, with very minor handling marks. The magazine has minor surface wear, intact feed lips and a strong spring, in about Fine-plus condition.
A single 7-round nickel finished magazine is included. Overall, the case is in about Very Good condition. There is faint wear on the interior from the contents. The case shows scattered storage wear on the exterior, most notable a spot of marring at the left-front corner of the lid and scratching at the left-rear of the tray portion. Inset to the felt is a silver plaque reading “WORLD WAR II / COMMEMORATIVE / Asiatic – Pacific Theater / DECEM– SEPTEMBER 2, 1945” bordered in oak leaves. The case is made from bamboo or a very good imitation with bamboo-like bordering on the top and bamboo mat on the top face with a print on the inside of the lid of a picture of the Japanese surrender at Tokyo Bay, Septemwith a more extensive list of battles underneath. We did not fire this pistol.īox, Paperwork & Accessories: The pistol is is mounted in a hinge-top wooden presentation case with a felt-lined drawer containing the pistol and seven rounds of silver. There are grip and frame mounted safeties. Mechanics: The action functions correctly. Overall, this pistol is in about Excellent condition. There is no notable wear or damage, only light handling marks. Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 99% of its metal finish. Overall, the grips are in about Excellent condition.īore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. The grips have no notable wear or damage, only light handling marks. Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece smooth wood with Colt medallions in their centers. Sights / Optics: The front sight is a short blade fixed to the slide and the rear sight is a square notch dovetailed into the slide. The right side of the slide is engraved with “WORLD WAR II COMMEMORATIVE / PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS” bordered with palm leaves and with palm leaves at the rear of the slide. TOKYO” bordered with palm leaves and with palm leaves at the rear of the slide. The left side of the slide is engraved with “PEARL HARBOR. The left side of the dust cover is marked “COLT’S PT.
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Markings: The serial number is marked on the right side of the frame.
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