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Lot 1421:World War I U.S. Contract Colt Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol

August 27th, 2022|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 1421:World War I U.S. Contract Colt Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol

August 27th, 2022|Rock Island, IL
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Very Fine World War I U.S. Contract Colt Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol

Shipped to the Bush Terminal in Brooklyn, New York for the American Expeditionary Force on 12 August 1918, well before the end of World War I. The left of the slide is marked with the two-line, two-block patent dates and address, while the right has the standard "MODEL OF 1911 U.S. ARMY" marking. The left of the frame has the U.S. property marking and eagle head inspection mark, and the serial number is on the right. The full blued barrel is marked "P/H" on the chamber and "5" on the bottom. Fitted with blade and notch sights, wide checkered hammer, long smooth trigger, short grip safety, diamond pattern checkered grips, and an unmarked two-tone magazine. Provenance: The Paul H. Thompson of Union, SC Collection

ConditionVery fine, retains 70% plus of the original blue finish with the balance having thinned to mostly a smooth grey patina, most noticeably on the leading edges of the slide and the grip straps. The grips are also very fine with a few scattered light handling marks and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Details
ManufacturerColt
Model1911
TypePistol
Serial number
ClassCurio & Relic Handgun
Caliber / Gauge45 ACP
Barrel5 inch round
Finishblue
Gripwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
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Catalog page311
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