May 8-10, 2024 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/10/2024
Serrated slope front sight with square notch flat top rear sight. "P" proof ahead of rear sight. Left side of slide with two-line two-block patent and address information with intercepting pony. Right side with "RELEASED / BRITISH GOVT 1952" and British view proof at rear. Barrel with "P" on left lug, a boxed "C" on right lug, and a slightly obfuscated mark ahead of lug, looks to be "D". Top of chamber with British nitro proof, London view and proof marks. Left side of frame with vertical "G.H.D." proof under slide release, "P" near magazine relase. "K" and Colt "VP" proof on left side of trigger guard. Right side with crossed cannon cartouche, indiscernible British proof, "UNITED STATES PROPERTY", serial number, "M1911A1 U.S. ARMY", "NOT ENGLISH MAKE" in starburst. "4" on right side of trigger guard. Small parts comprise narrow checkered hammer, serrated slide release, short stamped trigger, thick tab safety. Long 1911A1 grip safety, arched serrated mainspring housing with lanyard loop. Coltwood grips with internal ribs and thick reinforcing rings. Full blue magazine with S on baseplate lip indicating manufacture by Scoville. CONDITION: Very good, retaining virtually all of an arsenal reparkerization, with staining and oil splotching throughout, and some minor silvering beginning on sharp edges. Legends are softened from repark, but British release proofs still show silver breaking through the park, indicating a wartime refinish. Slide still has 2 tone temper visible. Mechanically fine, bore is very good with strong rifling and some mild frosting.