July 12-14, 2022 Collectible Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/13/2022
Made 1943. "UNITED STATES PROPERTY" and "M1911A1 U.S.ARMY" marked on the right side of the frame. Crossed cannons arsenal cartouche behind the left grip panel. "G.H.D." inspector stamp on the left side of the frame, with a "P" firing proof below the magazine release. Faint "VP" proof on the left side of the trigger guard. Company address and patent dates on the left side of the slide, with a firing "P" proof on the top. Serial number behind the firing pin retainer matches the slide. Colt marked barrel with a "P" on the left lug. Standard blade front sight and U-notch rear. Original parkerized finish. Colt made checkered plastic grips. Little contract blued steel magazine. CONDITION: Metal retains 80% of its original finish with general wear. Grips are excellent. Bore is lightly frosted, retaining strong rifling. Mechanically fine. Magazine has light finish wear. JWA