GUN FALL 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, October 31, 2017.
SCARCE SPRINGFIELD ARMORY MODEL 1911 SEMI-AUTO MILITARY PISTOL.SPRINGFIELD191111600145 ACPMODERN; C&RCal. 45 ACP. Blue finish with 5" orig Springfield marked bbl with small "S" and tiny "P" proofs on left side of lug. Slide has standard Springfield markings and flaming bomb stamp on left side with usual markings on the right side along with the Springfield spread-winged eagle. Slide has orig thin front sight and flat top, U-notch rear sight. Left forward side of frame is marked "UNITED STATES PROPERTY" and it also has the flaming bomb stamp above the magazine release. Mounted with large diamond checkered walnut grips that are modern replacements. Accompanied by an orig Springfield 2-tone magazine that has copper slide strip on the top rear edge and a distinctive Springfield folded bottom with lanyard loop. Slide stop is also marked with a small "S" on the inside face. Bbl bushing is a replacement. No further disassembly was affected to check for other matching parts. Given that this pistol was produced in 1915 there is a strong likelihood that it saw service in WWI and later during WWII and possibly Korea. These pistols were in service with the U.S. military well into the 1960's and 1970's and elsewhere around the world. Very few are found today in orig configuration with any orig finish. CONDITION: About fine. Overall retains most all of a fine professionally restored finish with only faint sharp edge wear. Magazine is completely orig that shows handling and use with dull finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with pitting in the grooves. 52511-6 JRL (2,000-4,000)