Catalog Auction info Hybrid Auction #126 - May 30th, 2020 (#126) 05/30/2020 9:00 AM EDT Closed Starts Ending 05/30/2020 9:00 AM EDT Auction Info Lot #79 Rare Gunsite Academy Jeff Cooper 80th Birthday Commemorative Pistol Click image to enlarge PreviousNextSimilar Items Lot closed - Sold Price (Including Buyer`s Premium):$3,025 Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500 Description Description: serial #JC47, 45 ACP, 5” Kart National Match barrel with an as-new bore. These extremely finely-made Caspian frame-based pistols were made under Lt. Colonel Cooper’s direction by gifted Gunsite Academy pistolsmith Ted Yost. The pistol retains all of its original satin and polished blue finishes with Col. Cooper’s signature inlaid atop the slide in silver and the gunsight logo on the rear right slide flat behind the serrations. All of the primary surfaces have been lightly, very tastefully dehorned and amenities include a special rounded grooved flat mainspring housing with recessed lanyard loop, shortened horn at rear of frame, special blended grip safety with an extended and narrowed left side manual safety. The hammer has been neatly bobbed and rounded still providing a very finely checkered shortened thumb grip at the high spur and the magazine well was neatly beveled as well. The arm features a black Novak rear sight with an orange bar pinned dovetailed Millet style front sight, the front of the frame with seven neatly executed grooves, the grooved-face aluminum trigger adjustable for overtravel. The trigger has been neatly tuned for a 3 1/2 pound crisp clean let off by Yost who has signed his work beneath the slide, which is also numbered to the frame. The Kart barrel has a throated and polished feed ramp and a Kart National Match bushing is fitted, the ejection port nicely lowered and flared. The smooth exhibition grade walnut grips rate as-new and are laser engraved with Jeff Cooper’s “JC” with sword and pen logo. Only 80 of these lovely pistols were made, this example being number 47 of that group. It comes with two Chip McCormick eight-round “Power Mags” with rubber bumpers and shooting star followers, and the issue gunsight pistol rug with dual magazine pouch on the interior and yellow gunsight logo. The original walnut presentation case with candy apple red interior is included, the lid laser engraved identically as the grips. The original test target dated April 23, 2001, fired and signed by Ted Yost is included and numbered to the pistol, as well as a photocopy of the original invoice and the original 31 point checklist signed by both Yost and Jeff Cooper, dated April 26, 2001; the congratulatory Gunsite letter signed by Yost is present as well. Every one of these pistols were test fired and inspected by Jeff Cooper himself, a color glossy photo of him firing the pistol is included. Col. Cooper was arguably the 1911 pistols greatest fan and advocate and this arm was built to his exacting specifications and demanding expectations. The pistol is again as-new and un-fired since receipt from Gunsite Academy by the owner and consignor. Close inspection will reveal a very tiny superficial handling mark left and right at the muzzle but these are the guns only blemishes and missed at first glance. Rarely do these exceptional arms ever trade on the secondary market, this is likely a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own one of the finest 1911 pistols ever produced for commercial consumption. (3B9692-1) {MODERN} (2500/3500) Categories: Firearm Terms and conditions TERMS & CONDITIONS OF SALE The following paragraphs represent the terms under which all sales by Amoskeag Auction Company, Inc. are conducted. Bidding on any item in the sale indicates the bidder’s full acceptance and understanding of all terms and conditions of sale. Amoskeag Auction Company, Inc. has taken great care in the preparation of the descriptions in this catalog. Although we believe everything in the descriptions to be true, we do not guarantee any part of any description. We recommend that the bidders view the items in person and form their own opinions as to condition, originality, origin, etc. Amoskeag Auction Company, Inc. will consider all requests for refunds. If a customer is unhappy with a purchase, we will be happy to discuss a remedy with them. All requests for refunds must be made within 30 days of the sale date. Therefore, it is important that absentee bidders pay for their items in a timely fashion. All requests for refunds received after 30 days of the sale date will not be considered. Amoskeag Auction Company, Inc. reserves the right to reject any bid in order to protect our consignor’s interests. 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State Police or the FBI NICS System, whichever is appropriate based upon the type of firearm(s) purchased. Non-resident individuals from states without waiting periods may take possession of long guns on day of sale after completing the proper forms and successfully completing a NICS check. If you reside in a state with a waiting period, your items will need to be shipped to a dealer in your state. No modern handguns will be delivered to non-resident individuals. All modern handguns purchased by non-resident individuals will need to be delivered to or shipped to an FFL holder in the buyer’s home state. Buyer is responsible for any and all shipping charges and all items must be paid for on day of sale. Bidders should be familiar with their local and state laws as Amoskeag Auction Co., Inc. will not be responsible for any parties purchasing items which may not be possessed in, or shipped to their state of residence. Some states have restrictions on transfers to C&R License holders, study your state and local laws before bidding. If you are the winning bidder of an item that you find does not comply with your state’s laws, you will still be required to pay your invoice, Amoskeag Auction Co. will then re-offer the arm on your behalf. FIREARM CLASSIFICATION: ANTIQUE - no paperwork required MODERN - Post-1898 firearm which requires an FFL or 4473 with corresponding successful background check in order to be delivered. C&R - for firearms that fall under the ATF Curio & Relics licensing and if purchased by a person with a “C&R License” no paperwork is required. NOTE: Items that meet the age requirements but have been altered from their original configuration may NOT be delivered on a C&R License. SAFETY WARNING Amoskeag Auction Company, Inc. does not warranty the safety of any article it sells. Therefore, it is imperative that, before you use any firearm, purchased here or anywhere else, you have it examined by a qualified gunsmith to determine whether or not it is safe to use.
