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Lot #445
Lot #447

Lot 446: World War I U.S. Colt Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol

Very Fine World War I U.S. Colt Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Holster Rig

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: December 8, 2023

Lot 446: World War I U.S. Colt Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol

Very Fine World War I U.S. Colt Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Holster Rig

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: December 8, 2023

Estimated Price: $3,000 - $4,500
Price Realized:
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Very Fine World War I U.S. Colt Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Holster Rig

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 1911
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 45 ACP
Barrel: 5 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1833
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 330
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

Manufactured in 1918, this pistol is listed on p. 520 of "U.S. Military Automatic Pistols: 1894-1920" by Meadows as having shipped to Springfield Armory on 7 March 1918, well before the conclusion of World War I. The left side of the slide has the standard two-line, two-block patent dates and address, with the Rampant Colt behind the serrations, while the right side has the standard "MODEL OF 1911.U.S. ARMY" address. The U.S. property marking is on the left of the frame along with the "JMG" inspector's mark, and the serial number is on the right. The blued barrel is marked "P/H" on the chamber hood and "5" on the bottom in front of the lug. Fitted with blade and flat top notch sights, checkered slide release, thumb safety, and wide hammer, short grip safety, long smooth trigger, a pair of diamond pattern checkered grips, and an unmarked two-tone, pinned base magazine. Includes a "US" leather holster marked "R.I.A./1913/T.C.C." on the back, a canvas belt, Mills canvas magazine pouch, and two extra two-tone, pinned base magazines with lanyard loops on the base plates. Provenance: Richard Peters, USMC, Reserves Law Enforcement, a Gentleman

Rating Definition:

Very fine, retains 85% of the original brushed blue finish with some light edge wear, some slight thinning on the front strap and mainspring housing, and a few scattered light handling marks. The grips are also very fine with some scattered light handling marks, light wear near the bottom of the right panel, and otherwise crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The holster is fine with moderate wear and the canvas items are very fine with light wear.



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