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Lot #984
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Lot 985: Colt 1911 Pistol 45 ACP

Colt WWI "2nd Battle of the Marne" Commemorative Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Case

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 11, 2015

Lot 985: Colt 1911 Pistol 45 ACP

Colt WWI "2nd Battle of the Marne" Commemorative Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Case

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 11, 2015

Estimated Price: $850 - $1,200
Price Realized:
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Colt WWI "2nd Battle of the Marne" Commemorative Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Case

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 1911
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 45 ACP
Barrel: 5 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: hardwood
Stock:
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Catalog Page: 265
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

This Colt Commemorative Model 1911 pistol was issued in the 1960s to commemorate the 2nd Battle of the Marne. The left side of the slide has a roll engraved battle scene. The right side has a banner that reads "1917 WORLD WAR I COMMEMORATIVE 1967". All markings have golden fill. It is fitted with a set of blonde wood grips. The left grip has a spread wing American Eagle medallion, with "1917*1918" at the top and "WORLD WAR" below. The right grip also has a bronze medallion displaying the names of thirteen of America's WWI allies. It includes a box hand marked to the gun and a wood and plexiglas display case.

Rating Definition:

The pistol is near new aside from some overall light handling/storage marks, light scratches on the grips, and the absent 2nd Battle of the Marne plaque on the left grip panel.



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