Guns International #: 103106388
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Guns International #: 103106388
Category - Colt Pistols - 1911 Pre-45
- Military Pistols
- US
RARE NATIONAL MATCH COLT 1911 45ACP PISTOL MFG 1936
Description: THIS IS A RARE NATIONAL MATCH COLT 1911 45ACP PISTOL MFG 1936 PLENTY OF PHOTOS AND MORE ON REQUEST BUT PLEASE ASK BEFORE AND NOT AFTER YOU BID. THE ORIGINAL FINISH IS APPROXIMATLY 91% THE WOOD CHECKERING IS A LITTLE SMOOTHED THE BORE ON THE 5" BARREL IS BRIGHT, SHINY AND THE RIFLING IS A SOLID 90% WHEN UNCOCKED AND SHAKEN THERE IS NO RATTLE THE PRESENTATION BOX WAS SUPPOSEDLY PRESENTED TO THE NAVY MAN WITH THIS PISTOL IN WWII HERE IS SOME INTERESTING INFORMATION ON THIS CONFIGURATION: THE NATIONAL MATCH M1911 PISTOLS ARE HAND FITTED AND TUNED FOR THE NATIONAL MATCH COMPETITIONS WHICH BEGAN AT CALDWELL, NJ AND BECAME THE CAMP PERRY MATCH. AMONG THEIR NUMBER ARE SOME OF THE BEAUTIFUL AND ACCURATE PISTOLS EVER. THE OLD NATIONAL MATCH COLTS MADE BETWEEN 1933 AND 1941. THE MODEL WITH ADJUSTABLE SIGHTS. THESE PISTOLS DIFFERED FROM THE STANDARD GRADE BECAUSE THEY INCORPORATED A MATCH BARREL, CHECKED TRIGGER, CHECKED MAINSPRING HOUSING, WALNUT STOCKS AND THE INTERNAL PARTS WERE HAND-HONED. ALSO INCLUDED ON LATER VERSIONS WERE A RAMPED FRONT SIGHT AND AN ADJUSTABLE REAR SIGHT. THESE MODELS WERE MARKED "NATIONAL MATCH COLT AUTOMATIC CALIBER .45" ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE SLIDE. DURING WORLD WAR II, THE NATIONAL MATCH MODEL WAS DISCONTINUED, BUT RESUMED IN 1957. IN 1932, AT THE NATIONAL MATCHES, COLT INTRODUCED ITS FIRST NATIONAL MATCH MODEL. MORE SMOOTHLY FITTED THAN THE COMMERCIAL MODEL, IT WAS SOON MADE AVAILABLE WITH THE STEVENS ADJUSTABLE REAR SIGHT. S/N C179800-C183199 "1936" SERIAL NUMBER OF THIS GUN IS C180036 AS SHOWN IN THESE MANY CLOSE UP PICTURES WITH NOTHING ELSE. DUE THE FAST PACE AND VOLATILITY OF THE CURRENT GUN MARKET THERE IS NO INSPECTION PERIOD OFFERED OR GIVEN SO BUY KNOWING THAT A CURIO OR STANDARD FFL WILL WORK FOR THIS RIFLE BUT UNDERSTAND THAT WE WILL PUT A SIGNATURE ON THE PACKAGE SO IT WON'T GET LEFT ON A PORCH BUYER PAYS A FIXED AMOUNT OF 45.00 INSURED SHIPPING TO THE LOWER 48 MAINLAND STATES, ALASKA, HAWAII OR PUERTO RICO NO SHIPMENTS OUTSIDE THE USA. MISSOURI RESIDENTS DO PAY A 8.575% SALES TAX. NO EXTRA CHARGE FOR CREDIT CARDS. BRANDON'S GUN TRADING CO LLC 321 EAST 20TH ST JOPLIN MO. 64804 (417)-623-8787 FAX (417)-623-2326 9-5 TUESDAY-SATURDAY CENTRAL TIME WE ARE ALSO CLOSED THE 1'ST SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH AND HOLIDAYS. INVENTORY REFERENCE: SAFE # 4 PLEASE NOTE, UPS SERVICE HAS GOTTEN SO BAD UNDER CURRENT MANAGEMENT THAT WE WON’T SHIP UPS UNLESS WE ABSOLUTELY HAVE TOO. WHEN WE DOUBLE PACK, INSURE, ADD SIGNATURE, USE GOOD BOXES AND UPS EVEN NOTES THEY DAMAGED THE ITEM AND THEY STILL WON'T PAY. ALSO, ANY INSURANCE WE DO PUT ON OUR PACKAGES IS VOID IF YOU OR YOUR DEALER THROWS AWAY THE BOX, ANY PACKING MATERIALS OR FAILS TO PICTURE AND NOTIFY US AND THE SHIPPING COMPANY IMMEDIATELY Handgun Caliber: .45 Manufacturer: COLT Model: NATIONAL MATCH 1911 Serial Number: C180036 Barrel Length: 5 Metal Condition: 91% Bore Condition: 90% Action: SEMI AUTO Sights: ADJUSTABLE Item Location: Missouri Price: $20,000.00 Shipping: $45.00 Pay with ![]() Contact Seller |
Guns International #: 103106388
Guns International #: 103106388