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Excellent World War I Colt Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military / Hand Guns - Semiautomatic Handguns Start Price:2,000.00 USD Estimated At:4,000.00 - 6,000.00 USD
Excellent World War I Colt Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol
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Excellent World War I Colt Model 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol

This desirable U.S. Army Colt Model 1911 was manufactured in early 1917 shortly before the United States entered WWI. The left side of the slide is marked with the two-line, two-block Colt factory patent dates of 1897-1913 and the factory address, followed by the Rampant Colt, behind the serrations. The right side is roll-marked "MODEL OF 1911.U.S.ARMY". The left side of the frame is roll-stamped "UNITED STATES PROPERTY" and the right side is roll-stamped with only the serial number "No. 156692". The left side of the frame is stamped with the initials "GHS", U.S. Ordnance inspector Major Gilbert H. Stewart. The barrel is correctly stamped with the separate "H" and "P" proofs on the chamber area. The rear of the slide has the small letter "H" provisional inspector stamp above the firing pin stop. It is fitted with the early checkered slide stop release, checkered thick thumb safety, wide spur checkered hammer, flat mainspring housing and short horned grip safety. It is fitted with checkered walnut grips with a diamond pattern around the screws and is complete with WWI Colt half-tone lanyard loop magazine.

Manufacture: Colt
Model: 1911
BBL: 5 inch round
Stock:
Gauge: 45 ACP
Finish: blue
Grips: walnut checkered
Serial Number: 156692

Excellent with 97% of the original Colt blue finish overall with edge and high spot wear with blue loss on the chamber area of the barrel. The grips are also excellent with minimal handling marks and a nice dark brown color on both grips. Mechanically excellent. An exceptionally high condition original WWI Colt Model 1911 pistol.