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LOT 1277
Outstanding World War II U.S. Colt Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Inspection Letter - Serial no. 1730121, 45 ACP cal., 5 inch round bbl., Parko-Lubrite finish, plastic grips. Manufactured in 1944, this Colt Model
1911A1 features the Parko-Lubrite finish which was found on approximately 25% of Colt’s World War II production. The Parko-Lubrite finish was very smooth compared to the more common parkerized
finish, eliminating the need for the polishing of feed ramps, speeding up production. This pistol would have shipped in late 1944 or very early 1945. The left side of the slide has the two-line, two-block address
and patent dates marking with the Rampant Colt in the center. The left of the frame has the “G.H.D.” inspection mark and “1/VP” on the trigger guard. “P” proofs are on the left of the frame and top of the slide. The right of the frame has the serial number, model/U.S. property marking, and crossed cannons ordnance proof, as well as “4” on the trigger guard. The blued barrel is marked “COLT 45 AUTO” on the lower left and “P” on the left of the lug. It is fitted with blade and notch sights,
checkered thumb safety, slide stop, and narrow hammer, an arched serrated mainspring housing with lanyard loop at the bottom, checkered reinforced grips, and an “R” marked full
blue magazine. Includes an inspection letter from M1911 Info LLC.
CONDITION: Excellent plus, as issued, retains 99% plus of the original Parko-Lubrite finish with some very light handling/cycling wear. The grips are also excellent with only the slightest handling marks and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. One cannot improve upon this!
Estimate: 5,500 - 8,500
LOT 1278
Exceptional World War I U.S. Colt Model 1911 Semi- Automatic Pistol - Serial no. 158154, 45 ACP cal., 5 inch
round bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. Manufactured in 1917 and shipped to Springfield Armory on 6 June 1917, just two months after the United States officially joined World War I. The left
of the slide is marked with the two-line, two-block patent dates and address with the Rampant Colt behind the serrations, while the right has the standard “MODEL OF 1911 U.S. ARMY” marking.
The left of the frame has the U.S. property marking and “GHS” inspection mark, and the serial number is on the right. The full blued barrel is marked “P/H” on the chamber hood and “5” on the bottom and left of the
lug. Fitted with blade and notch sights, wide checkered hammer, long smooth trigger, short grip safety, diamond pattern checkered grips, and an unmarked two-tone magazine.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, retains 90% plus of the original blue finish with the light thinning on the front grip strap, front left of the slide, and mainspring housing, as well as some speckling of plum brown spotting on the top and left of the slide. The grips are excellent with a few scattered light handling marks and crisp checkering overall.
Estimate: 6,000 - 8,000
LOT 1279
Very Fine U.S. Springfield Armory Model 1911 Semi- Automatic Pistol - Serial no. 80031, 45 ACP cal., 5 inch round
bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. Manufactured in 1914, this is a fine original example of a U.S. Model 1911 semi-automatic pistol manufactured by Springfield Armory for the United States military. The left side of the slide has the standard three-line Colt patent
dates and two-line “SPRINGFIELD ARMORY/U.S.A.” markings in two blocks, as well as an ordnance bomb behind the serrations. The right side of the slide is marked with the American eagle and “MODEL OF 1911.U.S. ARMY.” The left side of the frame has the U.S. property
marking and an ordnance bomb near the trigger guard, and the serial number is marked on the right. Features blade and notch sights, checkered wide hammer, short grip safety, and a smooth straight mainspring housing with a lanyard ring. The replacement blued barrel is
marked “J” on the left of the lug, “5” on the bottom, and “P H” on the chamber hood. It is fitted with a pair of
checkered, large diamond pattern, walnut grips and a replacement two-tone magazine with pinned lanyard
loop base.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 85% of the original blue finish with some mild handling/holster type wear and a takedown mark. The grips are also very fine with some scattered light handling marks and otherwise crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. A very fine example of a Springfield Armory manufactured Model 1911 pistol for your collection!
Estimate: 4,500 - 6,500
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