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U.S. Model 1911 Navy Contract Semi-Auto Pistol by Colt

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U.S. Model 1911 Navy Contract Semi-Auto Pistol by Colt
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Description Update 11-15-2024: Thumb safety will require some additional fitting as it is functional but must be very deliberately engaged

serial #38153, 45 ACP, 5'' Colt replacement barrel with the first half of the bore very lightly oxidized and pinprick pitted showing strong rifling throughout. The barrel has the later style ''HP'' markings stacked parallel to the bore axis. This lovely 1913 U.S. Navy Contract pistol retains perhaps 60% original blue, stronger under ambient light, the frontstrap and mainspring housing toned to brown while the front half of the slide is mostly brown with strong blue mixed in, additionally there are areas of oxidation and pitting plus handling marks. The double diamond checkered walnut grips rate about very good showing light wear and handling marks. Most of the small parts appear correct for the period of manufacture except the recoil spring guide is a later replacement with blunt legs, and the thumb safety is a later replacement with checkered tab and no mill cut. The markings remain crisp including Major Penfield's acceptance mark and it features the early round top rear sight. The pistol appears operational although the thumb safety is stiff but it is functional. This pistol includes a single seven-round two-tone M.S. Little Manufacturing marked magazine with pinned plain floorplate. The tome ''Colt .45 Service Pistols'' by Charles Claussen indicates this gun was one of a block of 1300 guns shipped to U. S. Navy, General Storekeeper, U.S. Navy Yard, Brooklyn New York, on July 25, 1913 and this shipment is also listed in Springfield Research. A fine example of these hard to find and desirable service pistols. (8B11728-918) {C&R} (3000/5000)