COLT 1911 U.S. Army .45 ACP

Description:
Guns Listing ID: 656484



Original Military-Issued WW1 Issued Colt M1911, typically marked:
“UNITED STATES PROPERTY" on the frame
“MODEL OF 1911 U.S. ARMY" (early guns) or later M1911A1 U.S. ARMY
Colt markings on the slide (on original Colt-made examples)
Adopted: 1911 by the U.S. Army
Designer: John Moses Browning
Caliber: .45 ACP
Service life: 1911 ? 1985 (officially)
It served through:
World War I
World War II
Korea
Vietnam
Few weapons have had that kind of continuous frontline use.
?? Key specs (original military model)
Action: Semi-auto, single-action
Capacity: 7 rounds
Barrel: 5 inches
Weight: ~2.4–2.5lbs
Designed for stopping power and reliability, especially after earlier .38 revolvers proved inadequate.
?? M1911 vs M1911A1
Most “U.S. Army" 1911s you see today are actually the updated:
Colt M1911A1 (1926+)
Changes included:
Shorter trigger
Improved sights
Arched mainspring housing
Better ergonomics
Serial number analysis
Serial 2095 falls within the first ~3,000 Colt M1911 pistols made in 1911–1912
These are often referred to as “early production" or “first-year" Colts
Extremely desirable because:
Low production numbers
Pre–WWI issue
Early machining/finish details unique to that period
In collector terms, a 4-digit serial this low is a premium-tier gun.
Excellent condition
Serial 2095 (very early)






Manufacturer: COLT
Model: 1911 U.S. Army
Caliber Info: .45 ACP
Condition: Used - Non-Certified
Barrels: 5" BARREL
Action: SEMI AUTOMATIC
Finish: od green

Price: $3,500.99
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