Colt Government M1911-A1 US Army pistol
United States Property
by “COLT’S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A.
s/n 281## (Reconditioned by the US Army between 1949 and 1955)
Cal. .45 ACP.
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With “Ordonance Department inspection” control stamp from mid-1942.
With “G.H.D” stamp from Brig. Gen. Guy H. Drewry (head of the Springfield Ordnance district 1942-45).
The barrel bears the inscription “COLT 45 AUTO”.
The military mark “P” is stamped on the grip (near the magazine release button) and on the barrel.
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The “Post WW2” breech carries the mark ‘G’ for “Government contract order” on the inside and a “5-pointed star” on the rear under the slide hammer retainer plate, with the distinctive style of mark engraved on the slide that was used from 1949 to 1955.
With original two-tone magazine.
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Very nice piece.
In perfect condition.
Very nice patina.
Mirror barrel bore.
Shooting & Collector
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Colt Government M1911-A1 US Army pistol
United States Property
by “COLT’S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A.
s/n 281## (Reconditioned by the US Army between 1949 and 1955)
Cal. .45 ACP.
.
With “Ordonance Department inspection” control stamp from mid-1942.
With “G.H.D” stamp from Brig. Gen. Guy H. Drewry (head of the Springfield Ordnance district 1942-45).
The barrel bears the inscription “COLT 45 AUTO”.
The military mark “P” is stamped on the grip (near the magazine release button) and on the barrel.
.
The “Post WW2” breech carries the mark ‘G’ for “Government contract order” on the inside and a “5-pointed star” on the rear under the slide hammer retainer plate, with the distinctive style of mark engraved on the slide that was used from 1949 to 1955.
With original two-tone magazine.
.
Very nice piece.
In perfect condition.
Very nice patina.
Mirror barrel bore.
Shooting & Collector
