This is a rare example of a decommissioned Marine Corps property Colt M45A1 semi-automatic pistol. 1,000 of theses pistols (470 used and 530 unissued) were traded by the Marine Corps under warranty back to Colt in exchange for newer Ionbond finished replacements, Colt in turn released these original Marine Corps pistols to the public. These pistols are the first U.S.G.I. pistols to be offered on the civilian market since the DCM stopped handgun sales over 50 years ago and are a tangible link to the U.S. Military and the ongoing Global War on Terror. The included factory letter affirms that this is a genuine U.S.M.C. purchased pistol for combat use by its Special Operations units, including Force Recon. The letter also confirms the features including: Desert Tan Cerakote finish, under barrel accessory rail, National Match grade barrel, forward and rear cocking serrations on the slide, long solid aluminum trigger, extended ambidextrous thumb safety, extended beavertail grip safety, flat serrated mainspring housing with lanyard loop, Novak 3 dot night sights, and desert camouflage G10 composite grips. The slide is correctly roll-marked with the "USMC" marking that has been factory stuck with an "X" to signify it as being decommissioned from the U.S.M.C. The slide has also been marked "37" in red paint on the right side.

Very fine. 75% original desert tan Cerakote finish remains with numerous small dings and dings, scratches, and edge wear. Grips are also very good with visible handling wear, and finish loss on the screws. Mechanically excellent. A rare opportunity to own this unique piece of American military history.