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Lot 1309: WWI Era U.S. Springfield Armory Model 1911 Pistol

Fine World War I Era U.S. Springfield Armory Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: December 7, 2024

Lot 1309: WWI Era U.S. Springfield Armory Model 1911 Pistol

Fine World War I Era U.S. Springfield Armory Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: December 7, 2024

Estimated Price: $3,000 - $4,500
Price Realized:
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Fine World War I Era U.S. Springfield Armory Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol

Manufacturer: Springfield Armory U.S.
Model: 1911
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 45 ACP
Barrel: 5 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1959
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 282
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Bore Condition: The bore is shiny with crisp rifling and some spotting near the muzzle
Description:

Manufactured in 1914, one of 25,747 Model 1911 pistols manufactured by the U.S. Springfield Armory until 1917. Features fixed oval blade front and notch rear sights, replacement blued barrel with "S" and "P" marked on the recoil lug, checkered slide stop, thumb safety, magazine release, and wide spur hammer, short grip safety, smooth long trigger, and straight mainspring housing with a lanyard loop on the base. The slide bears the three-line Colt patent dates and two-line Springfield Armory markings on the left with "ordnance bomb" behind the slide serrations, along with model and U.S. Army nomenclature on the right side with "eagle seal" crest behind the chamber. The left side of the frame bears the U.S. property marking and an "ordnance bomb", with serial number on the right side. Fitted with a pair of diamond pattern checkered walnut grips and unmarked two-tone Springfield Armory pattern magazine with a 'rolled side' lanyard loop baseplate.

Rating Definition:

Fine, retaining 60% original blue finish with light edge wear, thinning on the slide and grip straps revealing mostly grey patina, some brown patina showing, some minor spotting/freckling, and mild handling marks. The moderately worn grips are very good with defined checkering. Mechanically excellent.



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