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Lot 1315:1941 Production U.S. Colt M1911A1 Pistol with Holster Rig

May 3rd, 2025|Bedford, TX
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Lot 1315:1941 Production U.S. Colt M1911A1 Pistol with Holster Rig

May 3rd, 2025|Bedford, TX
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Very Fine World War II Era Documented "R.S." Inspected 1941 Production U.S. Colt Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Holster Rig

Manufactured in 1941, the Robert Sears inspected Model 1911A1 pistols saw the transition from Colt's high polish blue to the parkerization treatment that would become the standard for the rest of World War II production, with this example having received the blue finish before the transition. This specific pistol falls within the range of 3,150 pistols (serial number range 731,028 to 734,177) listed on page 396 of "Colt .45 Service Pistols" (1991 publication) by Charles W. Clawson as shipped to the U.S. Springfield Armory on June 28, 1941. Features fixed blade front and notch rear sights, a blued barrel marked "COLT 45 AUTO" on the left side and with "P" on the recoil lug, the standard two-line, two-block Colt address and patent dates with the Rampant Colt in the center on the left of the slide with "P" on top and matching "732/449" serial number under the firing pin stop, along with a checkered thumb safety, slide stop, wide spur hammer, short trigger, and arched mainspring housing with lanyard loop at the bottom. The left of the frame bears a boxed "R.S." (Robert Sears) inspector mark and "P" proof, with another boxed "R.S." inspector mark repeated in top of the frame under the slide, while the right side bears the serial number, model, and U.S. property markings. The left of the trigger guard is marked with "P" over "triangle/VP", with "60" marked on the right side. Fitted with a pair of brown checkered plastic 'hollow back' grips and a replacement full blued commercial pattern magazine marked "COLT/45 AUTO" on the baseplate. Includes a "US" embossed M1916 pattern leather flap holster with "SEARS/1942" manufacturers mark on the back and leather lanyard, an unmarked M1936 pattern web pistol belt, a "1918" dated Mills pattern web dual cell magazine pouch, and two extra two-tone blued magazines marked "A" on the base lip.

ConditionVery fine, retaining 85% plus original blue finish with some minor edge wear, minor cycling wear, light thinning on the grip straps with silvering and brown patina, some minor patches of spotting/freckling, and minor handling marks. The grips are also excellent with crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The holster and belt rig are fine.
Details
ManufacturerColt
Model1911A1
TypePistol
Serial number
ClassCurio & Relic Handgun
Caliber / Gauge45 ACP
Barrel5 inch round
Finishblue
Gripplastic
Bore conditionThe bore is mostly shiny with some mild streaking and limited oxidation.

Item LocationBedford, TX
Views891
Catalog page296
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