May 8-10, 2024 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/10/2024
Manufactured in 1918. Features include half moon front sight, rounded "U" notch rear sight, knurled spur hammer, smooth long trigger, checkered magazine release, knurled slide lock with milled undercut, knurled thick tab safety with milled undercut, and smooth flush mainspring housing with lanyard loop. Accompanied by an unmarked Colt 2 tone magazine and a US holster marked "1918 J.J.M." under the flap. Mounted with checkered large diamond wood grips. Slide is marked on left side with Colt manufacture panel and Rampant Colt near serrations, and is marked with "MODEL OF 1911. U.S. ARMY" on right side of slide. "P" and "H" inspector and proof marking observed on barrel near hood. "H" inspector marking observed above firing pin retaining plate and "G" inspector mark observed near ejector cut. "H" and "G" inspector marks observed on frame bridle near ejector. Left side of frame is marked with US Property marking and "GHS" cartouche. CONDITION: Very good, retaining a majority of original brushed blue finish mixing with a freckled gray patina with scattered light handling marks and silvering from use to grip area. Grips have honest wear and no major cracks. Mechanically fine. Bore is lightly frosted with sharp rifling. Holster has wear from use with tight stitching.
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Technical Manual