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Colt 1911 Black Army .45 ACP SN: 356034

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:750.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 2,500.00 USD
Colt 1911 Black Army .45 ACP SN: 356034
WWI era U.S. military contracted single action semi-automatic service pistol chambered in .45 Auto, manufactured circa 1918. Features a blued finish, 5" barrel, low profile round blade front sight(has been slightly modified), dovetailed rear sight with square notch, smooth trigger, knurled wide hammer spur. thumb safety on the left side of the framer, grip safety, push button magazine release, 7 round magazine, smooth straight main spring housing with lanyard loop, and two-piece diamond checkered wood grips. Markings: Slide - "PATENTED APR.20,1897. SEPT.9,1902/DEC.19,1905. FEB.14,1911. AUG.19,1913", "COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. CO./HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A,", [rampant colt], "G", "H" & "MODEL OF 1911. U.S. ARMY". Frame - "UNITED STATES PROPERTY", [Eagle Head]/"S14", "7", "8", "H", "G", "A" & "No 356034". Barrel: "HS" & "P" and Magazine - "19200-/ASSY 5508694/MFR. 1M291". Pistol exhibits approximately 80% of it's thinned blued finish showing holster/edge wear with some dings and the majority of the metal surfaces displaying a smooth dark grey appearance. Action is strong, the bore is excellent, markings are good with a faint Rampant Colt, and the wood grips are good as worn semi-smooth. Condition is Very Good. ***C&R Firearm***