Seller: BC_Ryder
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Lot #: 41
Known Details
Caliber: .45 ACP
Finish: Parko-Lubrite
Grips: Plastic
Barrel Length: 5"
Round Capacity: 7
Class: Curio & Relic
Serial No: 2286548
GHD Inspected
Sellers FFL Type: Type 03 FFL
Shipping: UPS Next Day Air : $55.00
Payment Methods: Personal Check, Cashiers Check, Business Check
This 1945 Colt M1911A1 U.S. Army is a fine example of a Parko-Lubrite phosphate finished military pistol. It’s fitted with the standard 5” in barrel, chambered in .45 ACP and capable of carrying 7-rounds in the single included magazine. This pistol wears the acceptance mark “G.H.D” of Brigadier General Guy H. Drewry.
This Parko-Lubrite phosphate finish on this pistol is smooth throughout the slide and frame with minimal areas of pitting or thinning. There is silvering on the leading and high edges. Most of the edges still retain their sharpness.
The markings on this pistol are all easily identified and read. The left side of the slide is marked with Colt’s patent and address split by the rampant colt, “PATENTED APR. 20, 1897 – SEPT. 9, 1902 DEC. 19, 1905 – FEB.14, 1911 – AUG.19,1913” & “COLT’S PT. F.A. MFG. CO.” HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A.” The frames left side shows the acceptance mark “G.H.D.” & “P” splitting the magazine catch. A triangle VP cartouche is on the left side trigger bow.
The right side of this M1911A1 shows a blank slide face. The right side of the frame is marked with Cross canons behind the grip panel. Above the trigger “UNITED STATES PROPERTY” “M1911A1 U.S. ARMY” and the serial number below the USP “No 2286548”.
The barrel is blue in finish and shows a “7” in front of the lug and “P” on the right side of the lug. The barrel shows strong lands and grooves however, shows dark. The plastic grip panels are in good shape, with sharp checkering on both sides, the right panel shows no major marks and some areas of flattening noted on the left panel. The magazine has an “R” stamped on the top toe and a “C-R” on the bottom”
Internally the pistol displays clean and shows no noticeable proof or acceptance marks.
Overall, this is a fine example of a late World War II U.S. ARMY issued M1911A1. That shows its age and service excellently and would be a wonderful addition to any small arms collection.
Comments & Questions
BC_Ryder
Seller 07/08/2024 1:01:25 AM UTCThanks to all that bid. @Franwill - Congratulations, will be in touch shortly.
Safe Queens
07/08/2024 1:00:08 AM UTCSold on 07/07/2024 for $2,200 to Franwill
Franwill
07/08/2024 12:50:12 AM UTC$2,200 Bid
Coltgunman
07/08/2024 12:47:32 AM UTC$2,175 (via Bid-Guard)
Placed with Bid-Guard on 07/07/2024, 06:54:35 AM
Franwill
07/08/2024 12:47:32 AM UTC$2,175 Bid
Coltgunman
07/07/2024 10:36:45 PM UTC$2,150 (via Bid-Guard)
Placed with Bid-Guard on 07/07/2024, 06:54:35 AM
Franwill
07/07/2024 10:36:45 PM UTC$2,125 Bid
Coltgunman
07/07/2024 3:57:40 PM UTC$2,100 (via Bid-Guard)
Placed with Bid-Guard on 07/07/2024, 06:54:35 AM
Franwill
07/07/2024 3:57:40 PM UTC$2,100 Bid
Coltgunman
07/07/2024 3:56:41 PM UTC$2,075 (via Bid-Guard)
Placed with Bid-Guard on 07/07/2024, 06:54:35 AM
Franwill
07/07/2024 3:56:41 PM UTC$2,050 Bid
Coltgunman
07/07/2024 12:54:35 PM UTC$2,025 Bid
Franwill
07/07/2024 12:54:35 PM UTC$2,000 (via Bid-Guard)
Placed with Bid-Guard on 07/07/2024, 06:48:38 AM
Franwill
07/07/2024 12:48:38 PM UTC$1,975 Bid
Coltgunman
07/07/2024 12:27:47 PM UTC$1,950 (via Bid-Guard)
Placed with Bid-Guard on 07/06/2024, 11:50:03 AM
vet-72
07/07/2024 12:27:47 PM UTC$1,945 Bid
Coltgunman
07/06/2024 5:50:06 PM UTC$1,850 Bid
CJ62
07/05/2024 10:52:20 PM UTC$1,825 Bid
lumberjack2
07/05/2024 10:51:22 PM UTC$1,800 (via Bid-Guard)
Placed with Bid-Guard on 06/25/2024, 07:38:56 AM
CJ62
07/05/2024 10:51:22 PM UTC$1,800 Bid
lumberjack2
07/05/2024 10:50:44 PM UTC$1,725 (via Bid-Guard)
Placed with Bid-Guard on 06/25/2024, 07:38:56 AM
CJ62
07/05/2024 10:50:44 PM UTC$1,700 Bid
lumberjack2
07/05/2024 10:50:16 PM UTC$1,650 (via Bid-Guard)
Placed with Bid-Guard on 06/25/2024, 07:38:56 AM
CJ62
07/05/2024 10:50:16 PM UTC$1,625 Bid
lumberjack2
07/05/2024 10:49:03 PM UTC$1,600 (via Bid-Guard)
Placed with Bid-Guard on 06/25/2024, 07:38:56 AM
CJ62
07/05/2024 10:49:03 PM UTC$1,575 Bid
mikmont56
07/02/2024 8:00:55 PM UTCThese Parko-Lubrite finished pistols display well, Beautiful example.
lumberjack2
06/25/2024 1:38:56 PM UTC$1,525 Bid
CJ62
06/24/2024 2:18:23 PM UTC$1,500 Bid RESERVE MET
vet-72
06/22/2024 2:29:26 AM UTC$1,435 Bid
BC_Ryder
Seller 06/20/2024 6:20:05 PM UTCThanks to all that have bid so far.
Just got a video uploaded to SQ for this pistol. Make sure to turn the HD option on for the better resolution!
CJ62
06/19/2024 4:46:48 PM UTC$1,300 Bid
CJ62
06/19/2024 4:45:46 PM UTC$1,225 Bid
lumberjack2
06/18/2024 1:41:37 PM UTC$1,200 Bid
vet-72
06/18/2024 12:15:02 PM UTC$1 Bid