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Colt Ithaca 1911 A1 U.S. Property with Provenance
Guns International #: 100645990 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Colt Pistols - 1911 Pre-45 - Military Pistols - US
Seller's Information
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Seller: Gulf Breeze Firearms
Company: Gulf Breeze Firearms
Member Since: 3/7/07
First Name: Duke
State: Florida
Country: United States
Phone: (850) 932-4867
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 409
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: credit card, certified funds
Description:
U.S. Property 1911-A1 with slide marked "Colt PT. F.A. Mfg. Co." with the latest patent date being Aug. 19, 1913". Frame is marked "United States Property" and "M 1911 A1 U.S. Army" on left side. Serial number is 123xxxx which dates the frame to 1943 Ithaca production. Original Checkered hard rubber grips and lanyard loop and one magazine. Gun is in about 95% overall condition showing the average wear on a gun of this vintage and history. Included with the firearm is a Notarized Affidavit from the step-daughter of one Capt. Happy who I acquired the gun from. Capt. Happy had an extensive career in WWII joining the U.S. Army Air Corps. and seeing extensive action in Europe and the South Pacific serving as a member in the famed 312th Bombardment Group referred to as the "Roarin' 20's". Also included is a Sear's "U.S." marked holster, and a copy of the book "The Roarin' 20's; A History of the 312th Bombardment Group" by Russell L. Sturzebecker (1976). Capt. Happy is featured on page 243 posing in front of the nose art on his A-20 which features a photo of his late wife who had died during child birth. The Affidavit states these stories and other pertinent info. was written and notarized by the inheriting step daughter. Also included is the Captain's Distinguished Flying Cross medal. A very high condition gun w/ excellent provenance.
SOLD
Manufacturer: Colt Slide/Ithaca Frame
Model: 1911-A1
Serial Number: 123xxx
Caliber Info: .45 ACP
Bore: excellent
Condition: 95%
Metal Condition: 95%
Bore Condition: Excellent
Manufacture Date: 1942