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Colt 1911 'USMC' .45 ACP SN: 151412

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:5,000.00 - 8,000.00 USD
Colt 1911 'USMC' .45 ACP SN: 151412
US Military semiautomatic pistol manufactured circa 1916. Features blued finish, double diamond checkered walnut grips, 5" barrel, fixed sights, single action trigger, grip safety, manual safety, flat smooth mainspring housing with lanyard ring. Bore is good condition. Retains 95% deep dark blued finish, with edge losses, some small spots of discoloration, scratches, a few tiny pits. Right side of slide has pattern in the bluing that appears to be chatter marks from manufacture, do not have any texture, only seen as reflecting light differently. Grips are near excellent, dark colored walnut, with few small blemishes. Markings include: "MODEL OF 1911 US ARMY" on right side of slide, two line Colt patent & address lines on left side, "UNITED STATES PROPERTY" on left side of frame. Markings are generally crisp. "GHS" monogram is even and readable. "5" stamp on bottom of blued barrel, forward of feet. "6" & "A" inside slide under firing pin channel. "H" on slide rear above firing pin. Rampant colt at left rear of slide. Includes (1) good condition two tone lanyard magazine, cleaned of patina with much bluing remaining on bottom half. Includes Colt letter stating delivery in Nov 1916 to USMC Depot at Philadelphia PA. Slide markings are without serif, frame markings have serif letters, indicating possible one year later slide. Some slight variation in polishing marks seen thru finish on triggerguard and front strap, may indicate partial local touch-up.
Condition is NRA Excellent
*** C& R Firearm ***
[From the Jim Sigmon Collection]