January 23rd 2016 Firearms Sale
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 1/22/2016
5" barrel in .45 ACP caliber. Offered is an extremely fine condition all original U.S. Army Colt manufactured in 1917. Overall the pistol retains approximately 92-94% original Colt factory blue finish with thinning on front grip strap and flat mainspring housing. Features: "United States Property" stamped on left of frame, the "G.H.S." inspector stamp (Gilbert H. Stewart 1915 - 1918) on the left side of frame, Colt pony at rear left slide, right side of slide stamped "Model of 1911 U.S. Army", barrel is stamped with a perpendicular "PH" (blued), thin small front sight, rounded U-notch rear sight, checkered slide stop and safety, and wide short spur hammer, long smooth trigger, flat mainspring housing with lanyard loop, excellent sharp diamond checkered walnut grips. Extremely light take down line. Extremely fine 1911 Army produced as America entered the first World War. Bright bore. Original two-tone magazine.