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Lot #1474
Lot #1476

Lot 1475: U.S. Colt Marine Corps M45A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol

Documented U.S. Colt Marine Corps M45A1 Close Quarters Battle Semi-Automatic Pistol "Genuine Operator Issue" with Certificate of Authenticity

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 12, 2020

Lot 1475: U.S. Colt Marine Corps M45A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol

Documented U.S. Colt Marine Corps M45A1 Close Quarters Battle Semi-Automatic Pistol "Genuine Operator Issue" with Certificate of Authenticity

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 12, 2020

Estimated Price: $4,500 - $6,500
Price Realized:
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Documented U.S. Colt Marine Corps M45A1 Close Quarters Battle Semi-Automatic Pistol "Genuine Operator Issue" with Certificate of Authenticity

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Government 1911A1
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 45 ACP
Barrel: 5 inch round
Finish: desert tan
Grip: composite
Stock:
Item Views: 3812
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 368
Class: Modern Handgun
Description:

According to the included letter this pistol was one of the original run of Colt "Rail Gun" Government Model pistols produced to United States Marine Corps specifications as the M45A1 Close Quarters Battle Pistol. Intended as a replacement for the Corps' aging stock of 1911/1911A1 pistols, the M45A1 was destined expressly for units like Force Recon, Marine Special Operations Command (home of the Marine Raiders), and Special Operations Capable Marine Expeditionary Units. 1,000 of these 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 with the caveat that the "USMC" marking be struck out. A set of 3-dot Trijicon night sights are installed on the "COLT***USMC" (the "USMC" marking has been struck with a large "X") marked slide, with U.S. nomenclature on the right. A 4-slot Picatinny rail is integrated into the dust cover, with a long solid trigger, skeleton hammer, beavertail safety with "speed bump", ambidextrous thumb safety, serrated flat mainspring housing, "desert camo" G10 composite grips, Wilson Combat magazine, and a Colt National Match barrel.

Rating Definition:

Very fine with 90% original desert tan cerakote finish remaining, areas of edge wear, and numerous scattered scratches and dings overall. The grips are excellent with light handling marks, Mechanically excellent. A rare opportunity to purchase a genuine U.S. Marine Corps semi-automatic pistol, and what is almost certain to be the last Colt 1911 adopted by the United States Armed Forces. Provenance: The Corner Stone Collection.



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