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Lot 1322:U.S. Colt 1937 Production Model 1911/1911A1 Transitional Pistol

August 26th, 2023|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 1322:U.S. Colt 1937 Production Model 1911/1911A1 Transitional Pistol

August 26th, 2023|Rock Island, IL
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Rare 1937 Production U.S. Colt Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol

Manufactured in 1937, this pistol is a rare example of the resumption of military contract pistol production after a 13 year lapse, and has the features (though not the nomenclature) that define the 1911A1 Pistol. This particular example was shipped on 1 February 1937 to Springfield Armory; while not explicitly marked, over two thirds of 1937 production was earmarked for the United States Navy. Roughly 2,349 of these pistols were manufactured in 1937 (see Clawson's "Colt .45 Service Pistols," page 395). Part of the inventory at the time of America's entry into World War II, many of the Transitional 1911A1s saw hard use in the field, and can be difficult to find in any condition. The left side of the slide is marked with the standard two-line, two-block address and patent dates separated by the Rampant Colt. The right side of the matching number slide bears the standard "MODEL OF 1911. U.S. ARMY" marking. The right side of the frame has the U.S. property marking over the serial number. The left of the trigger guard has "P" over "VP" and the right has "38". The barrel is blued with a polished chamber hood and is marked "COLT 45 AUTO" on the lower left. It is fitted with blade front and flat top notch rear sights, checkered slide stop, checkered thumb safety, checkered arched mainspring housing with lanyard loop on the butt, a short checkered trigger, checkered wide hammer, and a two-tone magazine marked "COLT/45 AUTO." on the base. Provenance: The Ron Bucholtz Collection

ConditionVery fine, retains 85% of the original blue finish with the balance having thinned to a smooth grey patina, primarily on the front grip strap and some edges, and a few very small scattered patches of light surface pitting. The grips are also very fine with a few scattered minor blemishes in the otherwise crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. A rare, high condition example of a first order, 1937 production, U.S. Colt Model 1911A1 pistol!
Details
ManufacturerColt
Model1911A1
TypePistol
Serial number
ClassCurio & Relic Handgun
Caliber / Gauge45 ACP
Barrel5 inch round
Finishblue
Gripwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views2911
Catalog page269
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