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RARE Colt 1912 Navy US Property .45 ACP Semi-Auto Pistol with Archive Letter

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RARE Colt 1912 Navy US Property .45 ACP Semi-Auto Pistol with Archive Letter
This Authentic Rarely seen 4-Digit Serial number Colt 1911 was manufactured in 1912. Colt Archive letter is included and provides the following information: Shipped to General Storekeeper, US Navy Yard in Brooklyn, NY on June 1, 1912. Left side of the frame is stamped "UNITED STATES PROPERTY" with import stamp, assuming after service, is stamped on the left side above trigger guard. Inspection stamp by Major Walter G. Penfield. Left side of the slide is stamped "PATENTED APR.20 1897 SEPT, 9 1902 DEC, 19 1905 FEB, 14 1911" "COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG CO. HARTFORD, CT U.S.A.". Right side of the slide is stamped "MODEL OF 1911 U.S. NAVY" with serial number stamped on the frame below the slide. Features period correct iron sights, lanyard loop and diamond checkered walnut grip panels. Includes 8 round magazine. This is a must have edition for any Colt or 1911 collector! CALIBER: 45 ACP. S/N: 2582. FFL STATUS: Curio & Relic.
CONDITION
Retains 80% of reapplied finish with wear on the high edges. Stampings are slightly faded. Grips do show wear in the checkering along with light scuffs. Nice bore and great mechanics.