December 14-17, 2021 Collectible Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/15/2021
Manufactured 1943. Serrated slope front sight, square notch flat top rear sight. "P" proof in front of rear sight, oriented to read with muzzle up. Left side of slide with 2 line 2 block patent with intercepting pony. Barrel marked "COLT 45 AUTO" on lower left of chamber, "P" on left lug. Checkered spurred hammer, thick tab checkered tab, checkered slide release, long 1911A1 grip safety, arched serrated mainspring housing with lanyard loop. Short milled checkered trigger. Coltwood grips with thick reinforcing rings and internal reinforcing ribs. Normal proofs including GHD proof, VP proof, subinspector proofs, etc. Crossed cannon cartouche with good burnishing visible in crevices. CONDITION: Very good, retaining the vast majority of the finish with some markings from handling and use throughout, most visible at dust cover. Action works appropriately when cycled by hand, bore is very good with strong rifling and some darkness. EMW