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This U.S. Singer Model 1911A1 pistol was manufactured in 1941 along with
the other 499 standard production Singer pistols, many of which have not
survived to this day. The left of the slide on this example has the standard
“S. MFG. CO./ELIZABETH, N.J. ,U.S.A.” address, the right is unmarked, and
there is a “P” proof on top just in front of the rear sight. The right side of
the frame has the “JKC” inspection mark of Colonel John K. Clement, which
is found on all government accepted Singer manufactured pistols, as well
as another “P” proof. The correct full blue barrel is marked “P” on the left of
the lug. The right side of the frame has the correct U.S. property markings,
“S” prefixed serial number, and “M 1911 A1 U.S. ARMY” marking. It is fitted
with all original components blade and notch sights, short stamped trigger,
long grip safety, checkered wide hammer, checkered slide stop, magazine
release, and thumb safety; arched checkered mainspring housing with
lanyard loop, correct non-reinforced “hollow back” grips, and replacement
two-tone “R” marked magazine.
A rare, historic, documented Singer Model 1911A1 such as this example
could easily be the centerpiece of even the most prestigious public or
private U.S. military collections. These Singer pistols have truly become
the “holy grail” of U.S. Model 1911A1 collecting, representing the highest
quality of the World War II production 1911A1 semi-automatic pistols, as
well as a tangible piece of American industrial might and the indomitable
spirit of the American fighting man.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine as an iconic piece of documented World War
II history, retaining 85% plus of the bright original high polish blue finish,
some mild edge/holster wear, a few scattered minor dings and scratches,
and a few small specks of surface oxidation. The grips are also very fine
with a few light blemishes in the otherwise crisp checkering. Mechanically
excellent. The dagger and other accessories are very good or better with
some mild wear and handling evidence. This is an incredible opportunity to
add a U.S. Singer Model 1911A1 pistol to your collection that has extensive
archives identified to the American officer who carried it!
Provenance: Captain Kurt O. Rubisch; Michael Hawkey, son-in-law of
Captain Kurt O. Rubisch.
Estimate: 65,000 - 110,000
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