COLT U.S. M1911 "BLACK ARMY" SEMI AUTO PISTOL.
Cal. 45 ACP. S# 401792. Shipped Aug. 1918. Per "U.S. Pistols & Revolvers 1909-1945" by J.C. Harrison, this pistol appears to have most correct parts with "Black Army" Rough blue finish, WWII High Standard 5" bbl., Type C safety lock tab (for SN 425000) & dbl. diamond walnut grips. MAGS: 1 two tone 7 rd. with oxidation throughout. CONDITION: slide has approx. 30% original rough blue w/ brown patina throughout & slide lock scratches. Frame has over 70% original rough blue finish with areas of finish loss mixed with brown patina along with slide lock scratches & function wear. Over 90% blue with cycling wear; shiny bore with sharp rifling. (26-2706/MD). CURIO. $1,500-2,500.
Cal. 45 ACP. S# 401792. Shipped Aug. 1918. Per "U.S. Pistols & Revolvers 1909-1945" by J.C. Harrison, this pistol appears to have most correct parts with "Black Army" Rough blue finish, WWII High Standard 5" bbl., Type C safety lock tab (for SN 425000) & dbl. diamond walnut grips. MAGS: 1 two tone 7 rd. with oxidation throughout. CONDITION: slide has approx. 30% original rough blue w/ brown patina throughout & slide lock scratches. Frame has over 70% original rough blue finish with areas of finish loss mixed with brown patina along with slide lock scratches & function wear. Over 90% blue with cycling wear; shiny bore with sharp rifling. (26-2706/MD). CURIO. $1,500-2,500.
