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Colt 1911 U.S. Army .45 ACP SN: 54370

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:625.00 USD Estimated At:1,250.00 - 1,750.00 USD
Colt 1911 U.S. Army .45 ACP SN: 54370
Early pre-WWI production US Military semiautomatic pistol manufactured circa 1913. Features blued finish, 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. Bore is very good. Metal surfaces show a mottled yellowish brown color with some gray, appears similar to use of cold touch-up blue, perhaps 10% original finish retained in protected areas. Several parts such as safety, hammer, grips safety show a darker blued color, possible later replacements. Grips are good condition, slight smoothing of checker points, few small gouges. 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" & "WGP (in circle)" on left side of frame. "H" on rear of slide above firing pin retainer, and small "C" on slide under plate. "S" & "P" marks observed on barrel feet. Markings are generally even and deep. Includes (1) very good condition two tone magazine with lanyard loop and marked "M" on base. Condition is NRA Good+ (refinished or touched up) *** C&R Firearm ***