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COLT MODEL 1911 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:600.00 USD Estimated At:1,200.00 - 1,800.00 USD
COLT MODEL 1911 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL.

Cal. 45 ACP. S# 488303. Bbl. 5" that appears to be correct Colt Type 4 but no visible marks on top; "5" on bottom in front of legs plus top port area is jeweled. Mfg. 1918 in single largest Army contract of both wars; 347,000 units. Slide has rampant Colt at midpoint of left side. U notch rear sight, semi circular front sight & "H" provisional mark at rear of appropriately unnumbered slide. Type C beavertail hammer w/ bordered checkering & jeweled sides. Slide stop (w/ undercut) & safety tab (w/out undercut) both checkered; correct for model. Long trigger w/ smooth face. "H" provisional mark by disconnector. Eagle "6" frame proof. Spring plug w/ round detent. Spring guide w/ blunt legs, beveled front & shock buffer. Flat mainspring housing w/ lanyard loop. Smooth stag grips w/ streaked traces of bark; each pencil numbered 10 on back. "47" at left rear of trigger guard. MAGS: NONE. CONDITION: very good refinished appearance w/ contours & markings well preserved. Slight high point & function wear including very faint mark from improper slide stop installation. Noticeable wear on front strap & mainspring housing yet grip safety is very good. Good plus bore w/ light frosting in grooves. (22-4861/NW). CURIO. $1,200-1,800.