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Lot 300:World War II U.S. Union Switch & Signal Model 1911A1 Pistol

August 26th, 2022|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 300:World War II U.S. Union Switch & Signal Model 1911A1 Pistol

August 26th, 2022|Rock Island, IL
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World War II U.S. Union Switch & Signal Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Holster

In May of 1942 the U.S. government initially placed an order with Union Switch & Signal Co. for 200,000 Model 1911A1 pistols, an order which was later revised to 55,000 pistols. This pistol was likely manufactured early to mid-1943. The slide is marked with the "USS" monogram and "U.S. & S. CO./SWISSVALE, PA. U.S.A." on the left side, with a Robert Downie "R.C.D." on the left of the frame, and standard U.S. government nomenclature on the right. It is fitted with blade and notch sights, thin checkered hammer, short stamped trigger, long grip safety, arched checkered mainspring housing with lanyard loop, reinforced checkered grips, full blue unmarked magazine, and a full blue barrel marked "HS" and "P" on the lug. Includes a "US" marked "1917" dated Hoyt leather holster. Provenance: The Mel Raucher Collection

ConditionVery fine, retains 90% plus of the original Dulite finish with the balance having thinned to a smooth grey patina, most noticeably on the grip straps and edges. The replacement grips are excellent with only the slightest handling marks and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The holster is very fine with some mild wear and some verdigris on the brass components.
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ManufacturerUnion Switch and Signal
Model1911A1
TypePistol
Serial number
ClassCurio & Relic Handgun
Caliber / Gauge45 ACP
Barrel5 inch round
FinishDulite
Gripplastic

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views2205
Catalog page275
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