#85 • Lettered Colt Model 1911 US ARMY, 45 Caliber Pistol with Case

Part of February Firearms Auction (live auction by Linkous Auction Group)

High bid $2,900.00

Status: Sold

Colt model 1911 US Army, 45 caliber pistol with Colt letter and case. Certified letter of authentication signed by Beverly Jean Haynes from the office of the Colt Historian. This pistol has a serial number of 371912, was sold to the US Government and was shipped to the Bush Terminal in Brooklyn NY on July 22, 1918. This shipment only contained 15,000 firearms. 5 inch barrel is in excellent condition with clear, crisp rifling. A beautifully blued slide has a fixed front and rear sights, serrations on the sides above the pistol grip. Right side of the slide is marked with Model of 1911 US Army and left side has clear address, patent information and rampant colt in the center. Left side thumb safety with additional pressure safety on the backstrap. The frame is blued with very minimal wear and is marked United States Property on the left side. Left side strawed safety located behind the trigger and includes one magazine that fits very well. Two piece checkered walnut pistol grips have a darkened woodgrain from use and age but remain in very good condition. Also includes Colt Factory Letter of Authentication and Boyt padded, zippered case. This US Army 1911 Colt is in excellent condition and has been very well cared for! Serial number: 371912 FFL status: C and R