December 14-17, 2021 Collectible Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/15/2021
Manufactured 1918. Half moon front sight, U notch flat top rear sight with "H" stamped at the top of the firing pin retaining plate. Left side of slide with 2 line 2 block patent and address information with intercepting pony, right side with "MODEL OF 1911. U.S. ARMY". Barrel marked with "PH" stamped parallel to barrel, "5" stamped in front of lug. "H" and "G" stamped on top of frame near disconnector hole. Left side of frame with "(Eagle) / SI4" and "UNITED STATES PROPERTY" rollmark on dust cover. Right side of frame with serial number. Small parts comprise checkered spurred hammer, checkered slide release with relief mill cut, thick tab safety with relief mill cut, checkered magazine release. Long smooth trigger, short 1911 grip safety, smooth flat mainspring housing with lanyard loop. Truncated diamond checkered walnut grips. 2 tone magazine. CONDITION: Very good, retaining approximately half of the blue finish with balance mixing pleasingly with a chocolate patina. Most blue is in protected areas such as stirrup cut and frame. Mechanically fine, bore is excellent, shiny. EMW