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Pre-War Colt Model 1911-A1 Semi-Auto Pistol

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:2,250.00 USD Estimated At:4,500.00 - 6,000.00 USD
Pre-War Colt Model 1911-A1 Semi-Auto Pistol
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA 92606
Pre-War Colt Model 1911-A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol, #730293, .45 ACP cal., 5'' barrel, blue finish, small ring Coltrock checkered brown plastic grips without reinforcing ribs, matching serial numbered slide marked beneath firing pin retainer, with one correct all-blue Colt marked magazine. ''R.S.'' inspection markings beneath slide stop, and ''P'' beneath magazine release. As shipped May 29, 1941, to Springfield Armory. This pistol is somewhat unique in that it is one of the last blued military pistols mfg'd. Colt factory records list #73993 as having been parkerized with regular parkerization not initiated until #734000. (See page 279 of the book ''Colt .45 Service Pistols'', by Charles W. Clawson.) Condition is excellent retaining approx. 95% original finish. Grips with light flattening to checks. Action is tight, correct Colt marked barrel with very light frosting in the grooves. In period military kraft box. Est.: $4,500-$6,000. (C&R)