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Scarce Colt Com./Mil. 1911-A1 Semi-Auto Pistol

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:900.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Scarce Colt Com./Mil. 1911-A1 Semi-Auto Pistol
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
Scarce Colt Commercial/Military U.S. Model 1911-A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol, #861546, .45 ACP cal., 5'' barrel, parkerized finish, early small ring Colt checkered brown plastic grips, with one all-blue Colt marked magazine. Small format ''GHD'' proofed with early war milled checkered trigger, and assembled in late 1942 and shipped early in January 1943. Pistol with commercial slide and grind marks beneath existing serial number caused by the removal of its original commercial serial number. (See page 296 of the book ''Colt .45 Service Pistols'', by Charles W. Clawson, where there is an example pictured close in serial number.) Condition is excellent as arsenal refinished retaining approx. 98% phosphate finish. Grips are crisp, action is tight, bore with light frosting in grooves that may clean. Est.: $1,800-$2,400. (C&R)