Manufactured c. 1949-1950, this is a scarce example of a copy of the legendary Model 1911A1 pistol that was produced by the Pusan Jin Iron Works in the Republic of Korea. The Pusan Jin Iron Works was a South Korean factory known for producing copies of 1911/1911A1 pistols, often utilizing American made parts. The Pusan pistols are often noted for being fairly low finish quality compared to their American counterparts, but are generally fully functioning copies unlike many of the Vietnamese made copies. Some of the Pusan pistols we have previously encountered have utilized major components which were U.S. made, while this example appears to have been almost entirely Korean produced, apart from possibly the thumb safety and the grips. Unlike many of the Korean made 1911A1 copies, this particular example does not have a functioning thumb or grip safety. The left side of the slide on this example shows the standard Pusan Jin marking and is numbered "9" internally. The Korean made barrel is also numbered "9" on the bottom, and "9" has been stamped internally on the frame, indicating that this slide and barrel were specifically fitted to this frame. The right side of the frame is again marked with the typical Pusan marking over the serial number "No140". It is fitted with blade and notch sights, serrated slide stop, checkered thumb safety (possibly U.S. production), short grip safety, serrated narrow hammer, an arched and serrated mainspring housing with a lanyard loop, an unmarked unfinished magazine with pinned base, and a pair of double diamond pattern checkered walnut grips that are likely of U.S. manufacture.

Very good as handmade at the Pusan Iron Works, showing primarily a grey patina overall with the typical crude machining marks, some scattered patches of light spotting/pitting, and some scattered light dings. The grips are good with moderate wear and some minor handling marks. Mechanically fine. A rare example of a South Korean produced copy of the legendary Model 1911A1 pistol!