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Colt 1911 U.S. Army .45 ACP SN: 240266

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 2,750.00 USD
Colt 1911 U.S. Army .45 ACP SN: 240266
WWI era production US Military semiautomatic pistol manufactured circa 1918. Features blued finish, double diamond checkered walnut grips, 5" barrel, fixed sights, single action trigger, grip safety, wide hammer with knurled spur, manual safety, smooth flat mainspring housing with lanyard ring. Bore is fair condition, dark grooves show tiny pits, ring of pitting near muzzle, strong rifling. Retains 60% original dark finish, thinning or turning brown on grip straps & mainspring housing, bare metal on edges, scratches and small spots of patina throughout. Grips are good condition, with smoothing of checkering, some erosion to bottom edges. Markings include: "MODEL OF 1911 US ARMY" on right side of slide, two line Colt patent & address lines on left side (Rampant Colt in middle). "UNITED STATES PROPERTY" & "JMG (in circle)" on left side of frame. "H" on rear of slide above firing pin retainer, "1" upside down on slide under firing pin retainer plate. "I" on barrel feet. Markings are generally even and deep. Includes (1) two tone magazine, fair to good with patina. Condition is NRA Good *** C&R Firearm ***