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WWI COLT 1911 U.S. ARMY SEMI AUTO PISTOL.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 3,000.00 USD
WWI COLT 1911 U.S. ARMY SEMI AUTO PISTOL.
Cal. 45 ACP. S# 102147 (1914). Mfg. within S# block 97,538-102,596. Correct features include: 5" Colt Type 3 barrel, Type 1 double diamond checkered walnut grips, Type B hammer, Type B safety lock tab, short grip safety, Type 1 mainspring housing & Type 2 mainspring housing pin, Long trigger, Type C mag. release lock, Type 3 recoil spring plug, Type A recoil spring guide, Type A front sight & Type B rear sight. "H" provisional mark on frame, slide & barrel; GHS inspector stamp on frame. MAGS: 2 two tone 7 rd. mags. with lanyard loops; 1 fair & 1 good. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: repro. 1911A1 cardboard box. CONDITION: exterior metal finish has traces of original blue in protected areas mixed with cold blue refinish throughout showing spots of prior pitting along with scattered light scratches & marks. Small parts have very good original blue finish. Left grip panel shows dark staining; balance very good with a few flattened diamonds. Barrel has good blue with contact wear; good strong bore with light pitting in the grooves. (24-1522/MD). CURIO. $2,000-3,000.