Guns International #: 103339721
Seller's Inventory #: 586696

Category - Colt Pistols - 1911 - 1911 Pistols

Category
Colt Pistols - 1911
1911 Pistols

COLT 1911A1 US ARMY .45 ACP

Description:
Guns Listing ID: 586696



Model: Colt M1911 (original) / M1911A1 (modified A1).
Caliber: .45 ACP (45 Auto).
Barrel length: ~5.0 in.
Overall length: ~8.5 in.
Weight (unloaded): ~38–39 oz (˜2.4 lb).
Action: single-action, short-recoil operated.
Capacity: 7-round single-stack magazine (military issue).
Typical slide marking: “PATENTED APR. 20 1897. SEPT. 9 1902…" (additional patent dates sometimes present).
Inspector/acceptance marks: commonly stamped on frame/slide (examples: boxed inspector initials like W.B., arsenal marks, “U.S." cartouches, etc.).
Adopted as the U.S. military sidearm in 1911 (M1911) and updated as the M1911A1 in 1924 with ergonomic changes (shorter trigger, arched mainspring housing, longer grip safety, simplified sights).
Widely produced during WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam — many wartime Colts are parkerized or blued and carry inspector/acceptance stamps.
Poor/fair (refinished, non-original parts, heavy wear): ~$800–$1,500
Good (original finish remaining, correct markings, mechanically sound): ~$1,500–$3,500
Very good/excellent (strong original finish, matching numbers, desirable inspector marks or early production): ~$3,500–$6,000+
Exceptional/trophy (early production, documented history, near-mint original): can exceed $8,000 depending on exact rarity and provenance.
Serial number & date codes — tells production year/range.
Matching numbers — slide/frame/barrel stamped with same serial block.
Finish — original bluing, parkerizing, or reblue/refinish. % of finish left.
Bore & mechanics — rifling condition, headspace, functionality.
Markings — “UNITED STATES PROPERTY", inspector initials (e.g., W.B.), arsenal stamps, patent dates.

(2) 8 RND MAGS
in original box and papers.

Manufacturer: COLT
Model: 1911A1 US ARMY
Caliber Info: .45 ACP
Condition: Used - Non-Certified
Barrels: 5" BARREL
Action: SEMI AUTOMATIC
Finish: black

Price: $1,999.99