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*Colt 1911A1 .45 ACP SN: 927953

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 1,600.00 USD
*Colt 1911A1 .45 ACP SN: 927953
U.S. Military contract single action semi-automatic service pistol chambered in .45 Auto, manufactured circa 1943. This pistol was sent to Britain as aid during WWII under the Lend-Lease Act. Features a parkerized finish, 5" barrel, low-profile serrated ramp front sight, dovetailed rear sight with square notch, knurled trigger, knurled wide hammer spur, manual safety on the left side of the frame with knurled thumb piece, beavertail grip safety, two-tone 7 round magazine, knurled arched mainspring housing with lanyard loop, and two-piece checkered brown nylon grips. Markings: Slide - "PATENTED APR 20 1897. SEPT.9.1902/DEC.19.1905. FEB.14 1911. AUG.19.1913[rampant colt]COLT'S PT. FA.MFG. CO./HARTFORD,CT. U.S.A.," "P," [crown]/"BNP" & "927/953." Frame - "UNITED STATES PROPERTY," "No927953," "M1911A1 U.S.ARMY," [crossed cannons], [crown]/"BNP," [crossed scepters]/"K35," "G.H.D.", "P," "1," "80," "VP" inside a triangle "G/5," & "G." Barrel - "COLT 45 AUTO," "P," "G," [crown]/"BNP," & ".45" .900/7 TONS PER[square]. and Magazine - "B." Pistol retains approximately 80% of it's original finish showing even wear with a couple small freckles of light surface rust observed on the slide. Action is smooth, the bore is very good, and the plastic grips are good. Condition is NRA Good+++. ***C&R Firearm***