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Lot #2489
Lot #2491

Lot 2490: U.S. U.S.&S. 1911A1 Pistol

Desirable World War II U.S. Union Switch & Signal Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 2, 2017

Lot 2490: U.S. U.S.&S. 1911A1 Pistol

Desirable World War II U.S. Union Switch & Signal Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 2, 2017

Estimated Price: $4,500 - $7,000
Price Realized:
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Desirable World War II U.S. Union Switch & Signal Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol

Manufacturer: Union Switch and Signal
Model: 1911A1
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 45 ACP
Barrel: 5 inch round
Finish: dulite
Grip: plastic
Stock:
Item Views: 1962
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 296
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

Manufactured in 1943. Blade and flat top notch sights, the "USS" monogram and "U.S. & S. Co./SWISSVALE, PA. U.S.A." on the left side of the slide, a Robert Downie "RCD" inspected frame, a thin checkered hammer, short stamped trigger, long grip safety, arched checkered mainspring housing, reinforced Keyes Fiber grips, "S" marked full blue magazine and a High Standard barrel.

Rating Definition:

Excellent, with 90% plus of the original dulite finish, showing some takedown marks and light scratches, as well as a few hints of a brown patina on the front grip strap and minor handling marks overall. The grips are excellent, with a few light dings. Mechanically excellent.



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