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LOT 3345
Rare Large Scale U.S. Military Training Model of the
U.S. Model 1911A1 Pistol with Stand - A rare large-scale
semi-functional training model of the U.S. Model 1911A1
semi-automatic pistol made from hardwood, measuring
roughly 33 inches tall, 50 inches long, and 7 1/2 inches
wide. Such large scale models were made as training aids
for the principles of operation of various general issue
weapon systems by the U.S. military throughout World
War II and after, with the larger realistic mechanics of such
models useful in demonstrating operation to a classroom
of multiple trainees better than the significantly smaller and
costly real steel version. Features a functional and movable slide, slide catch, hammer, magazine
release, and drop-able simulated magazine. The barrel bushing, plunger, recoil spring, spring guide, and slide catch can also be
realistically removed, while the trigger, thumb safety, and grip safety are inoperable. Fitted with length of pipe that extends down
from the trigger guard, with two reinforcing sections on the front strap for mounting the display on the included custom floor stand,
which brings the display to a total height of 55 inches.
CONDITION: Fine, with general wear, some flaking paint, along with some long term storage debris built up in the interior, but
otherwise completely functional. Such a large scale model of the U.S. M1911A1 pistol would make for an undoubtedly eye catching
and prominent addition to any U.S. military or 1911 themed collection display!
Estimate: 5,500 - 8,500
LOT 3346
Outstanding World War II “W.B.”
Inspected U.S. Colt Service Model Ace Semi-Automatic
Pistol with Factory Letter - Serial no. SM3179, 22 LR cal., 5
inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. Manufactured in 1942, the included factory
letter confirms the pistol’s configuration with a five inch barrel chambered for .22
caliber, blue finish, and grips not listed when sold to the U.S. Government as a part of factory
order No. 936 and sent in a shipment of 100 pistols to the Inspector of Ordnance (U.S. Springfield Armory) in
Springfield, Massachusetts, on July 2 1942. Features fixed blade front and adjustable notch rear sights, long
grip safety, checkered slide stop, thumb safety, wide spur hammer, short milled trigger, and arched mainspring
housing without a lanyard loop. The left side of the slide bears the two-line Colt address and patent numbers with
“rampant colt” at the rear, along with the model and caliber nomenclature on the right side. The left side frame
bears a boxed “W.B.” (Col. Waldemar S. Broberg) inspection mark, with “T” and “triangle/VP” marked on the trigger
guard, while the right side bear the serial number with “69” on that side of the trigger guard. Fitted with a pair of
checkered walnut grips and a two-tone magazine with Colt Ace markings on the base. Also includes a copy
of an “Auto61” inventory record table, “record 291 of 16354”, listing the pistol by serial number as sent to
the University of Colorado Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) on July 16, 1942, along with
three other Colt Service Model Ace pistols mentioned on the table.
CONDITION: Excellent plus, retaining 99% original blue finish with limited edge wear, a semi-circular takedown
drag line visible on the frame and a few minor handling marks. The grips are also excellent, with crisp checkering.
Mechanically excellent. It would be difficult to find a finer specimen of a World War II “W.B” inspected U.S.
Colt Service Model Ace pistol than this example!
Estimate: 6,000 - 9,000