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LOT 3379
Desirable Unserialized
Production Sample U.S.
Colt Model 1911 Semi-
Automatic Pistol - NSN, 45
ACP cal., 5 inch round bbl.,
blue finish, walnut grips. With a
frame manufactured c. 1918-1919, this U.S. Colt Model 1911 pistol
lacks a serial number, proofs, or government acceptance markings,
indicating that it is likely a production sample. This example is made
up from components that were fairly far along in the manufacturing
process, with the slide bearing the two-line, two-block patent dates and address roll-
marks surrounding a Rampant Colt logo along with a U.S. property marking on the
right side of the frame (both features that were changed to during 1918 production as
discussed on pages 150-151 of “U.S. Military Automatic Pistols: 1894-1920” by Meadows).
Features fixed oval blade front and square notch rear sights, the aforementioned roll-marks
on the left of the slide with a small “H” in the hammer recess and model designation on the
right side, a blued barrel marked “S/P” on the left of the recoil lug, the aforementioned U.S.
property marking on the right of the frame, a smooth long trigger,
short grip safety, flat mainspring housing with a lanyard loop on the
bottom, along with checkered slide catch, magazine release, and
thumb safety. “A” is stamped on the interior of the slide, along with
“H/Q” stamped on top of the frame around the disconnector. Fitted
with a pair of ‘double diamond’ checkered walnut grips and an
unmarked two-tone blued magazine.
CONDITION: Very fine as professionally restored, retaining 90% plus blue finish with some limited minor edge wear,
some light cycling wear on the barrel, some minor handling marks visible under the finish, some minor freckling/
brown discoloration showing on the slide, and minor handling wear. The grips are also very fine with some light
compression marks in the otherwise well-defined checkering. Mechanically excellent. Overall a very attractive
example of an unserialized U.S. Colt Model 1911 pistol!
Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500
LOT 3380
U.S. Colt Model 1911A1
Semi-Automatic Pistol
with Box and Accessories
- Serial no. 1092644, 45
ACP cal., 5 inch round bbl.,
parkerized/blue finish,
plastic grips. Manufactured
in 1943. Features fixed
blade front and notch
rear sights, a replacement
blued barrel marked
with “P” on the left and
“F” (Flannery Bolt Co.)
on the right of the lug,
two-line Colt patent dates
and address surround a
Rampant Colt on the left
of the replacement slide
(without a serial number behind the firing pin stop), “P” on top of the slide, along with a checkered thumb safety,
slide stop, wide spur hammer, short stamped trigger, and a serrated arched mainspring housing with lanyard loop
on the base. The left of the frame bears a “G.H.D.” (Brig. Gen. Guy H. Drewry) inspector mark and a “P” stamp, along
with the U.S. property marking, serial number, model designation, and a “ordnance wheel” acceptance stamp on
the right side. The left of the trigger guard is stamped with “W” and “triangle/VP”, with “74” stamped on the right
side. Fitted with a pair of brown checkered plastic “Coltwood” grips and a replacement two-tone blued magazine.
Includes a craft style box with matching serial number written on the lid in pencil, a “MASCO AWNINGS/1942”
marked “U.S.” embossed M1936 web pistol belt, a “MAY 1917/MILLS” marked web World War I era dual M1911
magazine pouch, two extra two-tone blued magazines, a period paper wrapper for a Boyt Harness Co. M1916
leather pistol holster, and a clear plastic pistol-sized “invasion bag”.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine as arsenal refurbished, retaining 97% plus arsenal parkerizing and 95% plus blue
finishes with some minor edge wear, minor cycling wear, some softened proofs and roll-marks, some dried grease
in the action, otherwise limited minor handling marks. The grips are very fine with some minor handling marks in
the otherwise crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The accessories are fine to very fine.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 3382
Fine U.S. Springfield
Armory Model 1911
Semi-Automatic Pistol
- Serial no. 81904, 45 ACP
cal., 5 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. Manufactured
in 1914, one of 25,747 Model 1911 pistols manufactured by
the U.S. Springfield Armory. Features fixed oval-blade front and
notch rear sights, replacement blued barrel with “S” and “P” marked
on the recoil lug, checkered slide stop, thumb safety, magazine release, and wide
spur hammer, short grip safety, smooth long trigger, and straight mainspring
housing with a lanyard loop on the base. The slide bears the three-line Colt patent
dates and two-line U.S. Springfield Armory markings on the left with “ordnance bomb”
behind the slide serrations, along with model and U.S. Army nomenclature on the
right side with “eagle seal” crest behind the chamber. The left side of the frame bears
the U.S. property marking and an “ordnance bomb”, with serial number on the right side.
Fitted with a pair of ‘double-diamond’ checkered walnut grips and unmarked two-tone
Springfield Armory pattern magazine with a ‘rolled side’ lanyard loop baseplate. Includes an
extra correct two-tone Springfield Armory pattern magazine
with a ‘rolled side’ lanyard loop baseplate.
CONDITION: Fine, retaining 60% plus original blue finish with
some light edge wear, some light cycling wear, some thinning
on the balance with visible grey and brown patinas, some minor
spotting/freckling, and light handling marks. The grips are very
good with some light compression wear in the otherwise defined checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
LOT 3381
U.S. Union Switch &
Signal Co. Model 1911A1
Semi-Automatic Pistol
with Holster - Serial no.
1077972, 45 ACP cal., 5
inch round bbl., Du-Lite/
parkerized/blue finish, plastic grips.
In May 1942, U.S. Ordnance placed
an order with the Union Switch &
Signal Company for the production
of 200,000 Model 1911A1 pistols, an
order which was later reduced to just
55,000. All of the completed pistols
were delivered to U.S. Ordnance
throughout the course of 1943, while
World War II was still at its height.
According to the table on page 144
of “U.S. Military Automatic Pistols:
1920-1945” by Meadows, this specific pistol falls
within a shipment of 7,770 pistols (serial numbers
1,076,065 to 1,083,834) sent in August 1943. Features
fixed blade front and notch rear sights, a correct blued
barrel marked with “P” and “HS” (High Standard) on
the recoil lug, along with checkered short stamped
trigger, magazine release, thumb safety, narrow spur
hammer, slide catch, and arched mainspring housing with lanyard loop. The left side of the slide bears the
“USS” monogram and Swissvale, Pennsylvania, address, with circled “R.C.D.” (Robert C. Downie) inspection and
“P” stamps on the left of the frame, while the right side of the frame bears the U.S. property marking, serial
number, and model designation. The frame is also marked with “RIA” (U.S. Rock Island Arsenal), “FK” (Frank
Krack), and “ordnance bomb” rebuild stamps on the right side. Fitted with a pair of Keyes Fibre Co. brown
checkered plastic grips marked “star/K” on the interiors and a full-blued magazine marked “G” on the toe.
Includes a “U.S.” embossed and “BOYT/44” marked M1916 pattern brown leather flap holster.
CONDITION: Fine as arsenal refurbished, retaining 70% plus original Du-Lite finish on the frame, 90% arsenal
parkerized finish on the slide, and 80% original blue finish on the barrel with light cycling wear, some light
edge wear, scattered minor patches of brown patina/freckling on the frame, some limited spotting, and
light handling marks. The grips are very fine with minor handling wear in the otherwise crisp checkering.
Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 3,000 - 5,000