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US COLT MODEL 1911 ARMY SEMI AUTO PISTOL

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 1,500.00 USD
US COLT MODEL 1911 ARMY SEMI AUTO PISTOL
SERIAL 88836. BARREL 5". CALIBER 45 ACP. MADE 1914. Early mfg. Army model that appears to have been sent back to factory and refinished to near mint condition. They put the two tone blue much like a pre series 70 , beautifully polished with sharp straight edges, sharp legends but no eagle head on left side. VP proof on guard. Model of 1911 US ARMY on right side of slide. Patent dates on left side of slide and "UNITED STATES PROPERTY" on left side of frame. Correct early features include long smooth trigger, diamond checkered walnut grips, two tone tempered magazine with lanyard loop, later serrated arched main spring housing, bevel edge square notch rear sight (later) , wide spur checkered hammer, checkered safety, serrated slide stop (later, newer barrel. Comes in 1950's Colt box with no end label, probably the one they shipped the gun back with. Condition. Solid 98% with few areas of high edge wear and a couple of age spots. Fine bore and excellent grips. C&R