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Colt 1911 U.S. Army .45 ACP SN: 373540

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 1,600.00 USD
Colt 1911 U.S. Army .45 ACP SN: 373540
'Black Army' WWI era production US Military semiautomatic pistol manufactured circa 1918. The black finish was a time & cost savings measure that resulted in a less durable black finish, different than the earlier deep blue finish. This pistol is in the serial number range, and has the eagle inspector stamp that is correct for a black finish gun, however this pistol appears re-blued, and slide has Rampant Colt in the location indicating an earlier production variant. Features 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 very good condition. Retains 50% finish, thinning or turning brown on grip straps, bare metal on edges, scratches and small spots of patina throughout, some shallow pits on forward left side of slide. Grips are good condition, with smoothing of checkering, scratches, appear cleaned. Markings include: "MODEL OF 1911 US ARMY" on right side of slide, two line Colt patent & address lines on left side (Rampant Colt at rear of slide). "UNITED STATES PROPERTY" (double stamped) & "S16 (under eagle's head)" on left side of frame. "H" on rear of slide above firing pin retainer, star inside slide on bottom. No markings observed on barrel feet. Markings are generally even and deep. Includes (1) good condition two tone magazine. Condition is NRA Good+ (probable rework) *** C&R Firearm ***