Description Colt Model 1911 “Black Army” chambered in .45 ACP with one, seven round two-tone unmarked magazine and a 5″ Colt barrel. Manufactured and shipped in 1918 with serial number 513737. Blued steel frame with heart shaped grip opening. Smooth flat main spring housing. Solid single action trigger and long hammer with rounded rear edge. Frame mounted manual thumb safety and grip depression safety. The left side of the frame is marked with Eagles Head inspection mark with S6. The left side of the trigger guard is marked “66”. The right side of the frame is marked “UNITED STATES PROPERTY” over “No513737”. “H” inspection mark above and “G” production order below the disconnector hole on the frame. Checkered walnut double diamond stocks. Blued serrated Colt slide. The left side of the slide has the two line date and patent with Rampant Colt in-between. The right side of the slide is marked “MODEL OF U.S.ARMY”. Fixed iron sights. The inside of the slide is marked with a “G” and other small proofs. The top of the barrel is marked “HP” and the bottom is marked with a “G”. Must ship to a FFL or C&R holder. Condition: Good/Very good with light scratches, sharp edge wear, and general cosmetic wear from handling. Finish thinning and patina on most of the slide. Finnish thinning mainly on the contact points of the frame such as the front strap and mainspring housing. Spots of patina and a few small spots of metal oxidation under the grips. Light wear on the internals/moving parts from normal operation. Darkening on the grips with some scratches and wear on the checkering. Overall the grips are in solid shape. The pin holding barrel lug in is a bit loose, but still is functional. Bright and clean bore with strong visible rifling. Barrel Length: 5″ Serial: 513737 Manufacturer: COLT Year: 1918 Caliber: .45 ACP Model: 1911 “Black Army” Book# 06241
1918 Colt U.S. Army 1911 “Black Army” .45 Pistol
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Lot Number | 101 |
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Barrel Length | 5" |
Serial Number | 513737 |
Year | 1918 |
Caliber | .45 ACP |
Model | 1911 "Black Army" |
High Estimate | $2400.00 |
Low Estimate | $1400.00 |