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![]() Colt 1911 made 1917 for WW I. Original finish - probably original walnut double diamond grips Guns International #: 102837607 Seller's Inventory #: Category: Colt Pistols - 1911 - Military Pistols - US Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com Seller: bfourseason Company: Butlers 4 Seasons Member Since: 8/23/14 First Name: Tom Last Name: Butler State: Wisconsin Zip: 54545 Country: United States Phone: (715) 543-2955 Fax: (715) 543-2955 Number of Active Listings: 37 Seller: FFL Dealer Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. buyer pays shipping and insurance Payment Types Accepted: certified funds Description: A very good looking gun for being 107 years old, internally excellent and some externally freckeled areas (see pictures) but not pitted, likely caused by storage in a leather holster, The inspectors marks are still present and nice and sharp, indicating this is an original factory finish, not an arsenal refinish. . Most parts are not marked and appear period with the right amount of wear. The barrel is marked HS and looks good with the gun. The bore passes for good to very good. The magazine is a two tone and also correct for the period. Appears nice and tight and probably shot very little for the past 107 years. Anecdotal evidence indicates that it was brought back by a medic in WW 1 and stayed in the family, but no providence is available. Need a FFL or a C&R license and certified funds for immediate shipment. Business and personal checks wait a week to clear. Sorry no credit cards anymore.Fully insured shipping to your dealer is included in the reduced price of $1795, special for "Armistice Day" now referred to as Veteran's Day to commemmorate 11/11/11 of 1918. and let us not forget 11/10/1775 at Tuns Tavern- Semper Fi. SOLD Curio/Relic: Yes Handgun Caliber: .45 ACP (.45 Auto) Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1911 Serial Number: 197,5xx Barrel Length: 5 Condition: very good Manufacture Date: 1917 |