Colt, 1911 WWI Black Army, .45 ACP, A-1334
Guns International #: 101464840 Seller's Inventory #: A-1334
Category: Military Pistols - US - Colt Pistols - 1911 Pre-45

Seller's Information
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Verified Seller
Seller: Historic Investments
Company: Historic Investments
Member Since: 2/19/16
First Name: Leonardo M.
Last Name: Antaris
State: Iowa
Zip: 52722
Country: United States
Phone: (563) 726-2205
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 795
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Return fee be paid by buyer
Payment Types Accepted: Cashiers Check, Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check



Description:
Fabulous Colt 1911, Black Army pistol, as issued in WWI in 1918. SN:  288079. Cal:  .45 ACP 

Spectacular late example of a Colt 1911 manufactured in 1918.  Correct features include the borderless checkered hammer, "UNITED STATES PROPERTY" on left side of frame, Colt barrel Type 1 barrel with sideways "H" on back of chamber. Type A checkered slide-stock short tang and flat mainspring housing. Long trigger, type C magazine release. Large diamond checkered grips. Two tone magazine with 5 indicator holes marked on inner lip by American Pin Co. 

Spectacular original rough-milled pistol with minimal sharp-edge wear, largely on left side of muzzle, under trigger guard, and a few tiny handling marks on front and back strap. Crisp inspector marking through the blue, with raised edges. Grips a little darkened with a scattering of superficial marks, particularly the right panel. Good magazine with scattered areas of discoloration and fading as photographed. Bright bore with minimal dulling in grooves, perfect manuel mechanics. A great Colt 1911 Black Army that should satisfy any serious collector. 

SOLD

Curio/Relic: Yes
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 1911
Serial Number: 288079