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U.S. Colt Model 1911 Serial Number 75

Currency:USD Category:Antiques Start Price:2,500.00 USD Estimated At:5,000.00 - 20,000.00 USD
U.S. Colt Model 1911 Serial Number 75
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* Serial "No.75" stamped on the right side of frame, on the right side of the slide is stamped "MODEL OF 1911. U.S. ARMY". Stamped for repairs on the right side of the frame is "C.C". Stamped on the left side of the frame is "PATENTED APR.20 1897" and below is stamped "SEPT. 9. 1902. DEC.19.1905 FEB.14.1911". Left side slide also has the address stamp, frame is marked "UNITED STATES PROPERTY". Blued finish, 5 inch barrel, checkered wood grips. Has early magazine with lanyard ring on the frame, and a second lanyard ring on the clip. Two-toned blue magazine. This is a very early production model and probably carried on the Mexican border, then carried in France during WWI. According to Sam Nesmith's inventory notes, It was carried by a Captain of 5th Marines, 2nd Marine Division at Belleau Wood. There, the pistol frame suffered shrapnel damage, the weapon was so popular with the owner, that he requested that is be repaired and returned to him. The frame is Combat Center "C.C." stamped.