1178 AUGUSTA ARSENAL REWORKED COLT 1911A1 SEMI AUTO

Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 450.00 USD
Estimated at 900.00 - 1,400.00 USD
AUTO PISTOL. Cal. 45 ACP. S# 856518. Correct features include a 5" Type 6 bbl., Type 7 Coltwood grip panels, Type D hammer, Type C safety lock tab, long tang grip safety, short trigger, Type C mag. release lock, Type B recoil spring guide, and Type B recoil spring plug. Incorrect parts include a non-matching Colt 1911A1 slide with the S# 856765 stamp on the back and a replacement extractor. The slide has "P" firing proof (Type B front and rear sights), a Type 4 arched grooved mainspring housing, and a Type C slide lock. MAGS: 1 incorrect two-tone 7 rd. mag. with commercial markings "COLT / 45 AUTO." UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Colt factory letter detailing that the gun was originally shipped from the factory on November 30, 1942. CONDITION: good parkerized arsenal refinish with light cycling wear, light edge wear, and scratches from function and assembly. Rear sight has small scattered dents. Fairly faded mag. with patina and peppery oxidation. (23-5450/MD). CURIO. $900-1,400.