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LOT 1299
Desirable Documented Early World
War II 1941 Production U.S. Colt
Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic
Pistol - Serial no. 731703, 45 ACP cal.,
5 inch round bbl., blue finish, plastic
grips. Manufactured in 1941, the Robert
Sears inspected Colts marked the transition point from Colt’s high polish
blue to the parkerization treatment that would become the standard for the
rest of the war, with this example having received the blue finish before the
transition. This specific pistol is listed on p. 42 of “U.S. Military Automatic Pistols:
1920-1945” by Meadows in a shipment of 3,150 pistol shipped on 28 June 1941. The left side
of the matching numbered slide has the two-line, two-block, patent dates and address with the Rampant Colt between, and the right side of the slide is correctly devoid of markings. The right side
of the frame has the U.S. property marking, serial number, and model designation, with “69” on the trigger guard. The left side of the frame has the boxed “R.S.” Robert Sears inspection mark, “P” proof, and “W” over “VP” proof on the trigger guard. The top of the slide also has a “P” proof. The blued barrel is marked “COLT 45 AUTO” on the lower left, “P” on the left of the lug, and “G” on the bottom in front of the lug. Fitted with blade and notch sights, wide checkered hammer, short checkered trigger, long grip safety, arched checkered mainspring housing with a lanyard loop, a full-blue
“S” marked magazine, and a correct pair of “hollow-back” non-reinforced checkered plastic grips.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 80% plus of the original, high polish blue finish with the balance having thinned to mostly a smooth grey patina, primarily on the front grip strap, mainspring housing, and edges, and a few very light
LOT 1301
World War I U.S. Colt Model 1911 Semi-
Automatic Pistol - Serial no. 252628, 45
ACP cal., 5 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut
grips. Manufactured in 1918, this pistol is listed on p. 520 of
“U.S. Military Automatic Pistols: 1894-1920” by Meadows as having
shipped to Springfield Armory on 12 March 1918, well before the
conclusion of World War I. The left side of the slide has the standard
two-line, two-block patent dates and address, with the Rampant Colt
behind the serrations, while the right side has the standard “MODEL
OF 1911.U.S. ARMY” address. The U.S. property marking is on the left of
the frame along with the “JMG” inspector’s mark, and the serial number
is on the right. The blued barrel is marked “P/H” on the chamber hood
and “5” on the bottom in front of the lug. Fitted with blade and flat top notch sights, checkered slide release, thumb safety, and wide hammer, short grip safety, long smooth trigger, a pair of diamond pattern checkered grips, and an unmarked two-tone, pinned base magazine. CONDITION: Very fine, retains 80% of the original blue finish with some mild thinning to a grey patina on the front strap and mainspring housing, and some scattered speckling of spotting/very light surface pitting on the top and left of the slide. The grips are fine with some scattered minor handling marks, some light wear, and
well-defined checkering. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,500 - 3,750
LOT 1302
World War II U.S. Colt Model 1911A1
Semi-Automatic Pistol - Serial no. 924298,
45 ACP cal., 5 inch round bbl., parkerized finish,
plastic grips. Manufactured in 1943, 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 side of the
frame is stamped with a “G.H.D.” inspection stamp and “P” with the
left side of the trigger guard having the Colt “VP” proof and the right
side of the trigger guard having the number “41”. The later production,
replacement parkerized barrel is marked “.45 AUTO/7791193” on the
chamber hood, “M P” on the left of the lug, and “G” on the right of the
lug. It has the “No” style serial number, fixed sights, checkered wide
hammer, stamped short trigger,
checkered slide stop and thumb
safety, long grip safety, arched
checkered mainspring housing,
an unmarked full blue magazine,
and reproduction reinforced grips.
Includes an unmarked reproduction
Kraft style box.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 95%
of the original parkerized finish with some light edge/cycling wear and a light takedown mark. The replacement grips are excellent with only the slightest handling marks and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
handling/takedown marks. light blemishes in the otherwise crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 4,500 - 6,500
LOT 1300
The grips are also very fine with a few scattered
Exceptional U.S.
Remington-Rand/Colt
Model 1911A1 National
Match Semi-Automatic
Pistol with Box Addressed
from Camp Perry - Serial
no. 1898245, 45 ACP
cal., 5 inch round bbl.,
parkerized finish, walnut
grips. Originally produced
by Remington-Rand in 1944,
this pistol was subsequently
selected for upgrade to a
National Match competition-
grade pistol. It appears that
this work was initially carried
out by Springfield Armory
and again later by Rock Island
Arsenal. The left side of the
slide is marked with “NM7791435”, while the right has the
Colt address. The left side of the frame has a faint “FJA”
inspection mark and “P” proof. The right side of the frame
has the standard serial number, U.S. property, and army/
model markings, as well as “T”, “NM”, and “RIA” stamped
over “SA”. There is a faint (possibly paint) boxed Department of Defense boxed
eagle on the right rear of the frame. The barrel bushing and barrel have
standard National Match markings, with the barrel also being numbered to
the gun (“8245”). It has standard National Match features including a Kensight
adjustable rear sight. Includes a shipping box addressed from Camp Perry, an
extra magazine, invoice, and a cleaning rod.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine as arsenal upgraded to National Match configuration, retains 98% plus of the parkerized finish with some very light edge wear and a few scattered light handling marks. The grips are excellent with a few very light handling marks and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The box is fine.
Estimate: 2,750 - 4,250
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