This is a rare example of a "North American Arms Company Limited" Model 1911 semi-automatic pistol that was produced in late 1918 in Quebec Canada. In early July 1918, the U.S. Government issued a contract for 500,000 Model 1911 pistols to the North American Arms Co., of Quebec Canada. The company leased the Ross Rifle plant for manufacturing and as part of the contract, the US Government was to supply all the raw materials. However due to material shortages during the war the Government was only able to supply enough material to produce approximately "100 sets" of initial start-up or prototype parts. Due to the Armistice, the contract was canceled in December of 1918 with no examples of completed pistols ever being accepted by the U.S. Government. As part of the contract termination settlement, the U.S. Ordnance Board did eventually accept/reclaim a large portion of the manufactured and completed parts and assemblies that were later disposed of, some of which were later assembled into completed pistols. These 100 pistols were uniquely stamped with only a controlling serial number in two locations, 1) the left lower area of the frame under the grip panel, 2) the left upper rear corner of the slide. The slide is marked: "MANUFACTURED BY/NORTH AMERICAN ARMS CO. LIMITED/QUEBEC, CANADA", along with the noted control number "66" on the rear section of the slide. The frame has no other markings except for the noted serial number "66". The pistol itself is nicely machined and produced and the configuration of the parts and components are basically identical to the standard Colt Model 1911 models, except it does not have any US Property markings as it was not accepted by the government. The correct hammer is a wide version, very similar to the Colt production models, except it is "uncheckered" on the spur. The barrel bushing is correct with rounded recoil spring cap retainers. It is fitted with a set of standard WWI diamond pattern, checkered walnut grip panels. It is fitted with a half-blued, unmarked WWI type magazine.

Very good with 20% of the original blue finish remaining overall, mostly in the protected areas and under the grips. The remaining metal surfaces all have a mixed thinning gray/brown patina finish. The markings are clear and sharp. The grips are also in good condition with distinct checkering on both sides showing moderate wear overall with numerous heavier pressure dents on the left side.