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WWI US COLT MODEL 1911 SEMI- AUTO PISTOL.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:600.00 USD Estimated At:1,200.00 - 1,800.00 USD
WWI US COLT MODEL 1911 SEMI- AUTO PISTOL.

Cal. 45 ACP. S# 404499. Bbl. 5" Colt Type 4 w/ correct markings to include "5" in front of legs. Mfg. May to October 1918; S# 290000-450000. Standard frame features including "S16" proof that has appearance of "S.6". Correct checkered slide lock w/ milled undercut. Safety lock to number 425000 had milled undercut; this has the later version w/o cut. Proper late 1918 modified Type B hammer. Correct short grip safety, dbl. diamond 15 row checkered walnut grips & flat mainspring housing w/ lanyard loop. "H" acceptance mark on rear of slide & top of frame (also has "G" & "N"). Proper spring plug & guide. MAGS: good 2-toned 7 rd. w/ lanyard loop. CONDITION: very good to excellent appearance as professionally refinished w/ slide appearing more black than frame. All markings clear w/ very faint typical scratch from improper slide stop installation. Very good grips having very minimal diamond top flattening & occasional marks. All grip screws w/ slight finish loss. Very good bore w/ hint of frosting. (23-615/NW). CURIO. $1,200-1,800.