Lot 480: World War II U.S. Colt Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol

Manufactured in 1943, during the height of World War II. The left side of the slide is marked with the two-line/two-block address separated by the Rampant Colt, "G.H.D." inspected frame with "61/VP" proof, matching "P" proofs on the frame and slide, and standard U.S. property and army nomenclature on the right of the frame. Fitted with blade and notch sights, checkered slide catch, thumb safety, and wide spur hammer, long grip safety, and arched checkered mainspring housing with lanyard loop. Fitted with a full blue "R" and "C-R" marked magazine, full blue barrel, and reinforced checkered grips. Provenance: The Dr. Robert Azar Collection

Excellent, retains 98% plus of the original parkerized finish with some scattered light handling marks and some light edge/cycling wear. The grips are also excellent with minimal handling marks and sharp checkering. Mechanically excellent.