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United States Property-marked Colt Model 1911A-1 Transition Model semi-automatic pistol, .45 calib

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:3,000.00 USD
United States Property-marked Colt Model  1911A-1 Transition Model semi-automatic  pistol, .45 calib
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United States Property-marked Colt Model 1911A-1 Transition Model semi-automatic pistol, .45 caliber, 5” barrel, blued finish, checkered wood grips, two-tone magazine, S/N 702141, in overall excellent condition showing approximately 98%+ original finish, just some high point wear, fine bore, crisp action, sharp markings and excellent grips. Accompanied by an importantly detailed Colt factory letter confirming “Transition Model”, caliber, barrel length and finish; type of stocks “Not Listed”, Special Features: Furnished with a new style trigger and mainspring housing; Sold To: U.S. Government; Shipped To: Springfield Armory, Springfield, Massachusetts on February 14, 1924; date of manufacture: January 11, 1924; 1,000 same type guns in shipment. “Remarks: Although these pistols are categorized in the Colt records as Model 1911 pistols, they are furnished with the model 1911A1 improvements. The serial number range for these ‘Transition Model ‘ pistols is 700,001 to 710,000”. Condition, rarity and desirability are all here on this Colt pistol! (C& R). Est.: $6,000-$12,000.