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Lot 3724: Colt 1911 Pistol 45 ACP

Desirable World War I Colt Model 1911 U.S. Army Contract Semi-Automatic Pistol with U.S. Leather Holster

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 11, 2015

Lot 3724: Colt 1911 Pistol 45 ACP

Desirable World War I Colt Model 1911 U.S. Army Contract Semi-Automatic Pistol with U.S. Leather Holster

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 11, 2015

Estimated Price: $3,500 - $4,750
Price Realized:
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Desirable World War I Colt Model 1911 U.S. Army Contract Semi-Automatic Pistol with U.S. Leather Holster

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 1911
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 45 ACP
Barrel: 5 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1626
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 258
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

This is a very fine example of a late WWI U.S. Army contract Model 1911 pistol manufactured by the Colt Firearms Company in late 1918. This pistol was correctly manufactured with the new late style block letter markings without serifs but still has the Colt military brushed blue finish and not the late "Black Army" finish. The left side of the slide has the standard Colt factory two-line, two-block markings with the Rampant Colt behind the slide serrations. The right side is marked "MODEL OF 1911. U.S. ARMY." The left side of the frame is marked "UNITED STATES PROPERTY" and has the circled "JMG" proof of LTC J.M. Gilbert above the magazine release, and the right side is stamped with the serial number "265897." The pistol still retains the correct original WWI parts such as the checkered Colt wide spur hammer, flat mainspring housing, checkered slide stop, and thick Type III thumb safety. It is fitted with a WWI Colt barrel that is marked over the chamber area with the separated "H" and "P" proof marks with a single "C" proof on the right side of the lug with a number "5" on the underside of the barrel in front of the lug. This fine pistol still retains the original WWI Colt diamond pattern checkered walnut grips and one half tone magazine. The pistol has a leather U.S. embossed holster marked "ROCK ISLAND/ARSENAL/1916/J.N.S." on the back and a leather frog marked in an oval "Q.M.C./JEFF 1922/H.E.K."

Rating Definition:

Very fine with 85% plus of the original blue finish overall with edge and high spot wear with finish thinning/loss on the grip straps with minor light scratches on the left side of the frame above the trigger. The walnut grips are fine with nice distinct checkering on both sides and a couple of minor pressure dents. The holster is good with tight stitching, overall heavy staining and verdigris and supple leather. A fine example of a late WWI pistol and holster. A fine example of a late WWI pistol.



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