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Lot #1348
Lot #1350

Lot 1349: World War II U.S. Union Switch & Signal Model 1911A1 Pistol

World War II U.S. Union Switch & Signal Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 18, 2024

Lot 1349: World War II U.S. Union Switch & Signal Model 1911A1 Pistol

World War II U.S. Union Switch & Signal Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 18, 2024

Estimated Price: $3,500 - $5,500
Price Realized:
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World War II U.S. Union Switch & Signal Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol

Manufacturer: Union Switch and Signal
Model: 1911A1
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 45 ACP
Barrel: 5 inch round
Finish: Du-Lite
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 2615
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 276
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

In May of 1942 the U.S. government initially placed an order with Union Switch & Signal Co. for 200,000 Model 1911A1 pistols, an order which was later revised to 55,000 pistols. This pistol was likely manufactured early to mid-1943. The slide is marked with the "USS" monogram and "U.S. & S. CO./SWISSVALE, PA. U.S.A." on the left side, with Robert Downie "R.C.D." inspection initials on the left of the frame, and standard U.S. government nomenclature on the right. The replacement full blue barrel is marked "COLT 45 AUTO" on the lower left. It is fitted with blade and notch sights, thin checkered hammer, short stamped trigger, long grip safety, arched checkered mainspring housing with lanyard loop, replacement checkered walnut grips, and an unmarked two-tone magazine.

Rating Definition:

Very fine, retains 85% of the original Dulite finish with some light edge/handling wear and some scattered light handling/takedown marks. The replacement grips are very fine with a few scattered light handling marks and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.



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