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1939 Navy Contract Colt M1911-A1 Semi-Automatic Pi

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:3,500.00 USD Estimated At:NA
1939 Navy Contract Colt M1911-A1 Semi-Automatic Pi
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
1939 Navy Contract Colt Model 1911-A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol, #716556, .45 ACP cal., 5'' barrel, blue finish, factory checkered walnut grips, with one ''S'' marked blue GI magazine. Mfg'd 1939, as inspected by Charles S. Reed, with ''P'' and ''H'' inspector's markings. Considered scarce with only approx. 3635 delivered to the U.S. Navy in 1939, with all pistols going to Naval Supply Depot, Sewalls Point, VA. Frame with commercial type ''VP'' markings to left triggerguard bow, as is correct for this variation, with oval ''R'' near disconnector hole on top of receiver. Matching numbered slide marked beneath firing pin retainer. Condition is excellent retaining approx. 97%+ original finish with light thinning at muzzle, just below slide release, and in actioning areas of trigger. Grips with mild flattening. Action is crisp, bore is very good with light frosting in the grooves. Est.: $7,000-$9,000. (C&R/PPT)