![]() ![]() ![]() Please contact the auction house for the preferred shipper’s contact information. A very unusual example of a WWI era Colt Model 1911 pistol with a replacement "X" prefix serial number.ħ819 42nd St W, Rock Island, Illinois, 61201, United States The right side of the frame, directly behind the trigger has been altered/dished out to a Model 1911A1 style but not the left side. The grips are in fair condition and show even wear across the tops of all the checkering. The Model 1911A1 blued slide retains 97% original blue. It has a mix of WWI and WWII parts with a set of walnut grips.Ĭondition: Very good as arsenal refurbished with half of the arsenal black dip finish remaining with wear and thinning on the grip straps/mainspring housing. The left side of the slide is marked with the two-line two-block Colt address and patent markings with the Rampant Colt in the middle with "M1911A1 U.S. The slide is a late WWII blued Model 1911A1 version, with a WWII blued Colt marked barrel. Based on those two points, it's assumed that this number was restamped due to it being unreadable. Penfield the US Ordnance inspector from 1911-1914. This frame has the original "UNITED STATES PROPERTY" markings and the circular "W.G.P." inspector stamp of Walther G. This serial number falls into the block of numbers assigned to Springfield Armory from 1925-1953. These replacement serial numbers were marked on various frames when they were being rebuilt due to the original serial number becoming unreadable or it was a new replacement frame that was being used and numbered to reassemble a complete pistol. Government Model 1911 pistol frame that has been stamped with an "X" prefix replacement serial number. I think his son will be happy with it.This is a scarce example of a WWI era U.S. So the guy got a nice (50%) original Colt with a WWII belt and 1942 Boyt (Hoyt?) holster with Mills 1919 mag pouch for $1450. It was un-refinished, but about 50%? I'm bad at estimating that. The condition was what made me hesitate and grab up the others. Original aged grips and correct trigger, MSH, etc. It appears to be an original (externally, I didn't break it down) Colt with the un-circled rampant colt at the rear of the receiver. ![]() The previous post about the "suspended serial numbers" was what I was wondering aboout. His son who is in the Nat'l Guard or Reserves had seen the ad online for the sale and sent his dad to get it for him. I talked to the gentleman who bought it and asked to check it out. The first guy to pick up the 1911 bought it. I had a chance to see the price tag on the 1911 while I grabbed up a Walther AC43 P38, a Beretta and a Glock. ![]()
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