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Colt 1911 'Meuse-Argonne Offensive' .45 ACP

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:300.00 USD Estimated At:600.00 - 1,000.00 USD
Colt 1911 'Meuse-Argonne Offensive' .45 ACP
SN: 3396-MA Semiautomatic pistol commemorating a critical battle of WWI. Features high polish blued finish, smooth wood grips, 5" barrel, fixed sights, smooth trigger, wide checkered hammer, thumb safety, manual safety, push button magazine release, flat smooth mainspring housing with lanyard loop. Left side of grip bears a large bronze colored medallion with US Eagle, "1917 * 1918 / WORLD WAR", over matching flat bar inscribed "*MEUSE- ARGONNE*". Right grip panel has similar large medallion displaying a WWI US soldier, with list of allied nations and "THE GREAT WAR FOR CIVILIZATION". Right side of slide is roll engraved "1917 / WORLD WAR I COMMEMORATIVE / 1967" in banner with floral scroll embellishment. Left side of frame has roll engraved scene of US troops attacking a German fortification. Bore is excellent condition. Pistol retains 95% finish with some loss of edges & corners around muzzle. Grips are excellent. Includes (1) unmarked magazine. Condition is NRA Very Good++ *** C&R Firearm ***