1190 WWI 1917 SPRINGFIELD/COLT MODEL 1911 U.S. ARMY

Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 750.00 USD
Estimated at 1,500.00 - 2,500.00 USD
SEMI AUTO PISTOL. Cal. 45 ACP. S# 210540. In 1917, Springfield Armory requested from Colt 2,130 serial numbers set aside for replacement frames; these were within serial numbers 210,387–215,386. Springfield Armory utilized these frames to assemble pistols as required. This practice is referenced in "U.S. MILITARY AUTOMATIC PISTOLS 1894–1920" by Scott Edward Meadows and "Collector's Guide to Colt .45 Service Pistols" by Charles Clawson. Features include Rem-UMC 5" Type 16 barrel, Type 1 double diamond checkered walnut grips, Type C hammer, Type B safety lock tab, Type A slide lock, short tang grip safety, Type 1 mainspring housing, Type 2 mainspring housing pin, long 1911 trigger, Type C mag. release lock, Type 3 recoil spring plug, Type B recoil spring guide, Type A front sight, and Type B rear sight. MAGS: 1 Springfield Armory 7 rd. magazine with lanyard loop on base plate and brass section on top of spine. Magazine has faded colors mixed with patina. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: tags from the consignor about the pistol and holster showing a purchase date of June 17, 1986. WWII-era H. Mosser Model 1916 Russett holster with "The Lift Doft" retention. Good Russett leather showing scattered scratches and marks, along with a large scuff on the back of the holster. Small brass parts show verdigris. CONDITION: slide has a fair, faded blue finish showing edge wear and cycling wear, along with several dents on top of the slide. Frame has large portions of brush-blued original finish mixed with a gray and brown patina appearance on the bottom of the frame, the front strap, the mainspring housing, and portions of the frame under the grips. Frame has a proud fit on the slide. Good walnut grips showing scratches and marks; the right panel is snug in the bushing. Mainspring housing pin has a concave end that is flattened. Barrel has traces of blue in areas of contact with the slide and ejection port area, with the balance being very good; the bore shows light pitting and frosting with strong lands. PROVENANCE: the collection of Curtis H. Halvorson. (23-5803/MD). CURIO. $1,500-2,500.