December 14-17, 2021 Collectible Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/15/2021
Manufactured 1917. Half moon front sight, U notch flat top rear sight. "H" stamped at top of firing pin retaining plate channel. Left side of slide with 2 line 2 block patent and address information, 1913 last date. Rear of slide with uncircled pony. Right side of slide with "MODEL OF 1911. U.S. ARMY" in serif font. Barrel with "P H" stamped parallel to bore on hood, "5" in front of lug. Top of frame with "H" "G" and "U" proofs near disconnector hole. Left side of dust cover with "UNITED STATES PROPERY" marking. Frame with Stewart proof. Right side with serial number. Left side thick tab safety with relief mill cut, checkered slide release with relief mill cut, long smooth trigger, checkered magazine release, checkered spurred hammer, short 1911 grip safety, smooth flat mainspring housing with lanyard loop. Truncated diamond checkered walnut grips. 2 tone magazine. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining the vast majority of the Colt factory bluing with some scattered marks from handling and storage. Slide has a spot of oxidation of right side of top. Some silvering to high edges, somewhat heavier towards muzzle consistent with holster wear. Mechanically fine, bore is excellent with some light frosting in grooves. EMW