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Colt 1911 U.S. Army .45 ACP SN: 605076

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 1,500.00 USD
Colt 1911 U.S. Army .45 ACP SN: 605076
'Black Army' WWI era production US Military semiautomatic pistol manufactured circa 1919. Rock Island Arsenal rebuild with Ithaca M1911A1 Slide. 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. Features double diamond checkered plastic grips, 5" barrel, fixed sights, single action trigger, grip safety, hammer with knurled spur, manual safety, checkered mainspring housing with lanyard ring. Bore is excellent/bright. with strong rifling. Grips are fair condition, with some minor chips. Two-line Ithaca address stamped on left slide. "UNITED STATES PROPERTY" & "S12 (under eagle's head)" on left side of frame. "41" on left triggerguard. "Colt 45 Auto stamped on barrel. "RIA FK" is stamped on the right frame below the serial number. Metal finish is about 70%, with edge/handling Loss. Someone has painted the top of the sight blade red. Markings are generally even and deep. Includes (1) good condition magazine. "US" Brown leather flap holster, marked "G&K 1918 A.G." Some damage to the holsters eyelet. NRA Condition-Very Good. C&R Firearm.