December 14-17, 2021 Collectible Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/15/2021
Serrated slope front sight, square notch flat top rear sight. Marked on left side of the slide with the US&S logo, and "U.S. & S. CO. / SWISSVALE, PA. U.S.A.". Barrel with "P" proof on hood, oriented to read with muzzle up. Left side of frame with "R.C.D." for Downie. Right side of frame with "UNITED STATES PROPERTY" and serial number located behind the slide pin, "M 1911 A1 U.S. ARMY" ahead of pin. Fully checkered walnut grips. Small parts comprise narrow checkered hammer, serrated magazine release, thin tab checkered safety with relief mill undercut, checkered magazine release, short checkered trigger, long 1911A1 grip safety, and arched knurled mainspring housing with lanyard loop. Magazine with "S" on baseplate lip indicative of Scoville manufacture. CONDITION: Very good, with several parts replaced at an unknown time. Slide has a visible temper line, and has even freckling throughout, with wear to shiny metal in several areas. Frame is in commensurate condition with numerous areas of shiny metal, mostly in high areas. It is probable that the gun spent a lot of time in a holster at some point, which lead to the near-polishing on the metal. Stocks are very good with plenty of hand rubbing that has softened the checkering, left scale has a large chip on the bottom that runs from screw to edge. Mechanically fine, bore is good with visible rifling and heavy frosting throughout. EMW
Manufacturer
Union Switch and Co.