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Colt 1911 U.S. Army .45 ACP SN: 31171

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 2,000.00 USD
Colt 1911 U.S. Army .45 ACP SN: 31171
US Military semiautomatic pistol manufactured circa 1913. Features blued finish, double diamond checkered walnut grips, 5" barrel, fixed sights, single action trigger, grip safety, manual safety, arched grooved mainspring housing with lanyard ring. Bore is good condition, sharp rifling, some frosting or shallow tiny pits. Pistol shows a dark gray and brown color patina throughout, with light pitting in many places, some bright blue showing in very small protected areas, approx 10% finish condition. Small impact marks show on magazine release button, sides of slide. Grips are good condition, dark & oil stained, some smoothing of checkering points. 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. "WGP" monogram is even and readable. Rampant colt at rear of slide not visible. "A209568" engraved on top of slide with electric engraver pencil. Includes (1) fair condition magazine, unmarked, with patina in many places. Condition is NRA Good *** C&R Firearm ***