October 22-23, 2019 Extraordinary, Sporting & Collector Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/23/2019
Fairly standard mid-war Colt. The finish appears to be a Colt parkerized type that with added manganese is an almost black dull finish with visible slide temper line. The right side of frame has crossed cannon stamp with "UNITED STATES PROPERTY" and "M1911A1 US ARMY". The left side of frame has the GHD stamp for Guy Dewey along with proof P which is also stamped on top of frame. Parts include checkered wide spur hammer, checkered short trigger, Keyes type brown plastic grips, checkered arched mainspring housing with loop, type II rear sight with beveled edge U notch. Slide stop and safety are checkered. Magazine is stamped R for Rison. CONDITION: There is some finish wear on end of slide and muzzle along with light drag line. Finish still remains at 95% plus. Fine slightly frosted bore and crisp action. DB