Colt 1911 A1 1941 Contract

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Restricted Item #C2284

Colt 1911 A1 1941 Contract

  • Licensing Category: Restricted
  • Maker: Colt
  • Model: 1911
  • Caliber/Gauge: .45 ACP

  • Description:

    SN 728553 is an exceptional example of an early 1941 production Colt 1911 A1 U.S. Army.  This Colt shows the early R.S. army inspector of Ordnance initials(Robert Scars) on the left side of the frame  This Colt retains 98% of its' original brushed blue finish and shows a bright excellent plus 45 caliber bore.  This Colt has seen very minimal use.  All markings are crisp and clear.  The right side of the frame shows a few miniscule storage marks at the top of the grip area.  The front strap shows minor storage and sweat marks.  The brushed finish was replaced, starting on the 19th of May of 1941 with a Parkerized finish, serial # 729993.  This Colt shows the high polish lever, safety, hammer and grip safety.  This Colt shows the correct and original magazine floorplate "Colt 45 Auto". A very early and scarce 1941 production Colt 1911 A1 military pistol. (Restricted Status)