Lot 3545: World War II U.S. Colt Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol

Manufactured in 1944. Fixed sights, with the two-line, two-block address divided by the Rampant Colt on the left side of the slide, "G.H.D.", "P", and "W/VP" on the left side of the frame and the property/nomenclature markings on the right. British proofs are visible on the frame, slide, and barrel. The pistol is fitted with a flat-top rear sight, short milled trigger, wide checkered hammer, long grip safety, checkered slide stop and thumb safety, arched checkered mainspring housing, reinforced grips, and full blue barrel and magazine. Includes a U.S. leather holster.

Excellent, retains 95% of the original parkerized finish with some light edge wear and numerous scattered scratches, scuffs, and handling marks. The grips are excellent with a few scattered light blemishes in the overall crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The holster is good with moderate wear and heavy oil darkening.