Colt 1911 ACE first generation UNITED STATES PROPERTY 22 LR Excellent Parkerized Finish Lightly used well maintained

Description:
Offered is a Colt 1911 ACE pistol with receiver manufactured in 1917. The Colt ACE conversion is first generation from 1937/1938. The trigger and mainspring housing are 1911 A1 generation. The magazine housing has the lanyard attachment loop. The rear sight is adjustable for windage and ellevation using the integral adjustment screws. The barrel assebly is first generation which does not have a floating chamber. Slide and action are precisely fitted, and show little or no wear from cycling. The bore is mirror bright with no flaws or rifling wear.The magazine release screw and the windage adjustment screw each show use. The grip panels appear to be afterarket addition , and are flawless. Trigger brakes vleanly 3.5 pounds.
Gunsmith tuned the main spring and recoil spring to make the gun  function reliably using CCI Mini-Mag 40 grain round nose ammunition. Off-hand shoots 2" groups at 15 yards.
Please examine all of the pictures, and research the history of the Colt ACE conversion system and associated problems. The value of this firearm is based on collectability. 
Please ask all questions you may have through the Guns International  site. 
Payment is expected via USPS Money Order. Shipping and insurance is the buyer's responsibility, and will be based on USPS Priority Mail rates.

Curio/Relic: Yes
Handgun Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 1911
Serial Number: 157582
Barrel Length: 5.5
Condition: excellent
Metal Condition: Excellent
Wood Condition: Excellent
Bore Condition: excellent

Price: $1,850.00
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