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Colt 1911 U.S. Army .45 ACP SN: 535838

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 1,600.00 USD
Colt 1911 U.S. Army .45 ACP SN: 535838
'Black Army' WWI era production US Military semiautomatic pistol manufactured circa 1918. The black finish was a time & cost savings measure that resulted in a less durable black finish, different than the earlier deep blue finish. This pistol is in the serial number range, and has the eagle inspector stamp that is correct for a black finish gun. Features double diamond checkered walnut grips, 5" barrel, fixed sights, single action trigger, grip safety, wide hammer with knurled spur, manual safety, smooth flat mainspring housing with lanyard ring. Barrel link pin loose, will fall out when pistol is disassembled. Bore is fair to good condition, lightly pitted with strong rifling. Barrel link pin loose, will fall out when pistol is disassembled. Pistol shows almost full coverage of a browning medium gray color finish. Front strap and mainspring housing show brown patina, with a slightly rough texture. Edges show bare metal. Grips are fair condition, serviceable, with moderate to heavy smoothing of checkering, some gouges and some erosion. Markings include: "MODEL OF 1911 US ARMY" on right side of slide, two line Colt patent & address lines on left side (Rampant Colt in middle). "UNITED STATES PROPERTY" & "S6 (under eagle's head)" on left side of frame. "H" on rear of slide above firing pin retainer. "G" stamp on barrel feet. Markings are generally even and deep. Includes (1) good condition two tone magazine. Condition is NRA Good+ *** C&R Firearm ***