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*Rare Colt Commercial/Military Marked 1911 .45 ACP

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:625.00 USD Estimated At:1,250.00 - 1,750.00 USD
*Rare Colt Commercial/Military Marked 1911 .45 ACP
SN: 439074 1918 production U.S. military contract semi-automatic pistol with both commercial and military roll marks on the slide. This rare variation occurred when an effort was made to increase military production, machines and raw materials were transferred from commercial to military production at Colt with a limited number of slides transferred. Features a 5" barrel marked "COLT 45 AUTO," "P," & "G", low-profile round blade front sight, dovetailed 'v' notched rear sight, smooth long trigger, knurled wide hammer spur, manual safety on the left side of the frame, grip safety, push button magazine release, unmarked 7 round , "UNITED STATED PROPERTY" marked frame with [eagle's head]/"6" inspector stamp, smooth straight mainspring housing with lanyard loop and two piece double diamond checkered walnut grips. The slide is marked "PATENTED APR 20,1897.SEPT. 9,1902/ DEC19,1905. FEB.14,1911.AUG.19,1913," "COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. CO./HARTFORD,CT. U.S.A." & [rampant colt] on the left side. "MODEL OF 1911. U.S. ARMY." & "COLT AUTOMATIC/CALIBRE 45" on the right side. The pistol is primarily in-the-white with brown patina forming. Action is smooth, the bore shows minor pitting throughout, markings are very good and the wood grips are good with wear. Condition is NRA Good. ***C&R Firearm***