^Lot 265 Scarce Cased Colt Huntsman Model S Master Series Semi-Automatic Pistol

Scarce Cased Colt Huntsman Model S Master Series Semi-Automatic Pistol, #317486S, .22 cal., 4.5" barrel, blue finish, with gold etched slide. Right-hand walnut grips with checkered grip panels; blade front sight and square-notched fully adjustable Elliason rear sight. Includes one Colt magazine. In original wood grain pattern Colt box, matching numbered Colt Custom Gun Shop label has become detached but is present, with instruction manual and misc. factory paperwork. In original Colt Custom Shop walnut display case with blue French-fitted interior and key. There is a plaque mounted to outside of the lid that reads "Model S / Master's Edition / 1 of 400." Approx. 285 were mfg'd like this example with a non-tapered Huntsman barrel. Pistol is in excellent overall condition, appearing unfired, with a few minor handling marks to the front strap. Grips are also like new with crisp checkering. Smooth action, mirror bright bore. One of the box end panels is torn and repaired with tape, otherwise showing normal light storage type wear, and some additional writing in pen. Wood case interior is like new. There are a few shallow scratches present on the outside of the lid. Est.: $1,500-$1,800. (Modern/PPT)