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1943 WWII Ithaca 1911
Guns International #: 101755255 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Ithaca Pistols - Military Pistols - US
Seller's Information
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Seller: Ten Below Firearms
Company: Ten Below Firearms
Member Since: 9/29/17
First Name: jerry
Last Name: woodstrom
State: Minnesota
Country: United States
Phone: (651) 303-7769
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 297
Total Number of Listings: 5982
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Postal Money Order, Bank Check, Personal Check, Layaway
About Us: Vietnam Vet owned and operated.
Description:
Ithaca, Model 1911 U.S. Army A1, .45 ACP Cal., Semi-Auto Pistol, Mfg. 1943, SN: 1302497, 5'' barrel. ''ITHACA GUN CO., INC. ITHACA N.Y.'' stamped on rear of left side of slide. ''UNITED STATES PROPERTY'', ''M1911 A1 U.S. ARMY'' & ''No. 1302497'' are all stamped on right side of frame. ''FJA'' (Frank J. Atwood) Inspector Stamped behind trigger on left side. Lt Col Atwood was the US Army Executive Officer in charge of all ordnance activities in his district. Lt Col Atwood was assigned to the Rochester Ordnance District & had sole responsibility for inspecting & accepting or rejecting all war material that was produced or manufactured under Government contract in this district from mid-1942 through early 1946. During this time frame in the Rochester district both the Remington-Rand & Ithaca factories fell under his control. Consequently if you look at any model of M1911A1 produced by either of those companies, you will see his initials ''F.J.A.'' prominently stamped on the left side of the pistol frames. Crossed Cannons on right rear side of frame. Underside of trigger guard is stamped ''CAI ST. ALB VT 45 A.C.P.''. The reblued metal finish retained at 85%, with areas of light rust & pitting. The checkered hard plastic grips are excellent, with very tiny dings. Bore is very good, with strong rifling, Fitted with the standard lower profile fixed sights. Unmarked blued magazine. Lanyard staple on bottom strap. All parts may not be original to pistol. Serrated backstrap. Backstrap squeeze safety. A nice US Property, Army stamped WWII example.
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Manufacturer: Ithaca
Model: 1911
Serial Number: 1302497
Barrel Length: 5 inch
Condition: Very good
Metal Condition: Very good
Bore Condition: Very good
Finish: Blued
Sights: Fixed
Manufacture Date: 1943