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Early Colt Government Model Serial Number
C3014 - A single gun shipment shipped May 29, 1913 to Peirson Hardware,
Pittsfield, MA, this pistol is
fitted with a beautiful set of monogrammed ivory stocks that letter to the
gun.
Factory monogrammed ivory grips feature a relief carved monogram "E.D.B." for
E.D. Ballon (Goddard indicates
E.D. Ballou) on the right grip. This is the first Government
Model listed with ivory grips and is also the first of seven documented
examples with monogrammed grips.
In 1916, the price of the Government Model was $22.00 and
factory ivory stocks were available for an additional $5.00.
 Left side view showing plain ivory
grip. 
Close-up of the "EDB" monogram.
 Right side showing
serial number and GOVERNMENT MODEL mark on the forward part of the frame.
"K" on upper right flat of the trigger guard indicates that this pistol
was returned to Colt at some point, possibly for the later finish it now
contains.
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