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WWII COLT 1911 A1 BRITISH LAND LEASE SEMI AUTO

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,200.00 USD
WWII COLT 1911 A1 BRITISH LAND LEASE SEMI AUTO
PISTOL. Cal. 45 ACP. S# 895047 (1943). This pistol was mfg. 1943 w/in S# range 856,101-958,100. Right side of the pistol has British export proof along with "RELEASED / BRITISH GOVT. 1952". The replacement 5" barrel is marked "-COLT 45 AUTO -", the right leg is marked "M", and the left is marked "P". Correct features include: matching numbered slide, Type C front and rear sights, Type 7 Coltwood grip panels, Type D hammer, Type C safety lock tab, Type B slide lock, long tang grip safety, Type 3 arched mainspring housing, Type 2 mainspring housing pin, short trigger, Type C mag. release lock, Type 3 recoil spring plug, & Type B recoil spring guide. MAGS: 1 General Shave Div. 7 rd. mag. CONDITION: frame, slide, & small parts show a good old reblued metal finish over prior light pitting mixed with light marks, cycling wear, & pinprick oxidation. Very good grips. Very good bore w/ light frosting. (23-6919/MD). CURIO. $800-1,200.