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Colt 1911 U.S. Army .45 ACP SN: 68393

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Colt 1911 U.S. Army .45 ACP SN: 68393
U.S. Army contact single action semi-automatic service pistol chambered in .45 Auto, manufactured in Hartford, CT circa 1914. Features a blued finish, 5" barrel, low-profile round blade front sight, dovetailed rear sight with ‘u’ notch, smooth trigger, knurled wide hammer spur, manual safety on the left side of the frame, grip safety, push button magazine release, 7 round magazine, steel frame, smooth mainspring housing with lanyard loop and double diamond checkered walnut grips. Markings: Slide - "PATENTED APR 20.1897/SEPT.9.1902. DEC.19.1905. FEB.14.1911”, “COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. CO./HARTFORD.CT. U.S.A.", [Rampant Colt], “H” & “MODEL OF 1911.U.S.ARMY”. Frame – Intertwined “WGP” inspectors mark, "No 68393", “H” & “R”. Barrel - “S” & "P". & Magazine – “R”. Pistol exhibits approximately 30% of its original blued finish overall with strong finish retained on the frame flats and in the protected areas of the slide with the balance of the metal surfaced displaying thinned blue & some browning patina. The ‘dustcover’ portion of the frame also shows some discoloration from heat. Action is sound, the bore is excellent, the markings are sharp and the wood grips are good with wear. Condition is NRA Good. ***C&R Firearm***