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Late 1912 Production WWI Colt Model of 1911 U.S. Army .45 ACP Pistol

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:3,000.00 USD Estimated At:6,000.00 - 8,000.00 USD
Late 1912 Production WWI Colt Model of 1911 U.S. Army .45 ACP Pistol
Late 1912 Production WWI Colt Model of 1911 U.S. Army .45 ACP Pistol

Our Assessment: This Model of 1911 US pistol was produced fairly early, shipped December 6, 1912 to Augusta Arsenal. It has some early features and the majority of its blue finish remains with some touch-up on the left of the frame. If you need an early 1911 in your collection, don’t pass this one by.

Make: Colt

Model: 1911 U.S. Army

Serial Number: 15622

Year of Manufacture: 1912

Caliber: .45 ACP

Action Type: Single Action Semi-Automatic Detachable Magazine Fed

Barrel Length: 5"

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade fixed to the front of the slide. The rear sight is a round-top "U"-notch dovetailed to the rear of the slide.

Grip Configuration & Condition: The grips are double-diamond checkered walnut panels. The grips moderate handling wear with tool marks around the screw heads. The checkering is compressed in some areas and well defined in others. There are no chips or cracks. The grips rate in about Good-Very Good overall condition.

Type of Finish: Blue

Finish Originality: Most remaining finish is Original, there is some cold-blue touch-up on the left of the frame.

Bore Condition: The bore is gray and the rifling is well defined. There is scattered light erosion and minor pitting, more toward the chamber-end. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 6 out of 10.

Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 75% of its metal finish. The frontstrap is worn to white with some other scattered more minor wear. There is some cold blue touch-up on the left of the frame. There are some small nicks and light scratches with infrequent faint surface oxidation. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this handgun rates in about Very Good condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a more thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with a single punch and saw-cut "keyhole" magazine with lanyard loop floorplate.

CA Legality: C&R: YeS, CA PPT: NO.