Excellent World War I Colt 1911 Pistol W/ Factory Letter 1917 Built
Guns International #: 100514161 Seller's Inventory #: 25816
Category: Colt Pistols - 1911 Pre-45 - Military Pistols - US
Seller's Information
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Seller: Joe Salter com
Company: Down East Antiques - Joe Salter
Member Since: 9/10/10
First Name: Garrick-March-Jim-Joe
Last Name: Salter
State: New Hampshire
Zip: 03031
Country: United States
Phone: (603) 732-4000
Fax: (603) 732-4200
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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About Us: Joe Salter has been in the Antique and Collector Weapons business for 60 years as both a collector and dealer. Our company is based in Southern New Hampshire and we have had an internet based store front for the past 20 years. We are federally licensed and deal in all types of firearms and related material. We offer free Shipping for orders over $500.
Description:
Serial #169094, .45 ACP, 5” barrel with an excellent, bright bore. This is a 1917 manufactured pistol that has retained 90-92% of the original blue finish with some very mild silvering along a few of the high edges and projections and an area of mild finish loss near the muzzle on the left side of the slide where the metal is slightly discolored and exhibits a small amount of pinprick pitting. Unusually, there are almost no disassembly marks around the slide latch. The checkered walnut double-diamond grips are in fine-near excellent shape with only some minor wear on either side, a small amount of flattening to the points, and a handful of minor handling marks at the butt on both panels. The pistol comes with a single flat-base, two-tone magazine that matches the condition of the pistol perfectly. Also included is a 2014 dated Colt factory letter that lists this gun as being one of 600 shipped to Springfield Armory on July 24, 1917. This is handsome 1917-made Colt and would make a great addition to any collection of high grade U.S. military firearms. FFL or C&R
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 1911
Serial Number: 169094
Caliber Info: .45 ACP
Gauge Info: .45 ACP