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WWII 1943 COLT 1911A1 US ARMY SEMI AUTO PISTOL.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 2,000.00 USD
WWII 1943 COLT 1911A1 US ARMY SEMI AUTO PISTOL.
Cal. 45 ACP. S# 945071 (S# range 857,000-1,609,529 mfg. 1943). Correct features include: Type 7 Coltwood stocks, Type B recoil spring guide, Type B slide lock, Type C magazine release lock, Type C safety lock tabs, Type D hammer, Type 3 mainspring, Type 2 Mainspring pin, Type 3 recoil spring plug, grip safety, Type C front sight, & Type C rear sight. Post WWII replacement parkerized 5" bbl. marked "45 AUTO / 7791193" on top, "P' on lug & bottom of bbl., & "SA" on right side of lug. "G.H.D." inspection stamp on frame above clearance cut. MAGS: 1 commercial style 7 rd. mag. marked "45 AUTO" on base w/ parkerized finish. Mag. has fair finish w/ peppery oxidation & light pitting throughout. CONDITION: very good parkerized finish showing sm. spots of wear along edges, in carry areas, cycling friction spots & slide lock wear. Sm. spots of pinprick oxidation on slide & grip area. Very good grips. Very good bore. PROVENANCE: From the estate collection of Thomas J. Mulligan. (23-2209/MD). CURIO. $1,000-2,000.