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Government Model Slide .45 ACP Semi-Auto Pistol, C&R. Make: Colt
Model: 1911
Serial Number: 146018
Year of Manufacture: The frame was produced in 1917, the slide is roughly contemporary.
Caliber: .45 ACP
Action Type: Single Action Semi-Auto with Removable Magazine
Barrel Length: 5"
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a short rounded blade. The rear sight is a flat-top "U" notch dovetailed into the slide.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are commercial-style two-piece full checkered walnut. The grips have only a few scattered light marks. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in about Fine condition as not original to the gun.
Type of Finish: Blue, there is Nickel plate on the top of the chamber.
Finish Originality: The slide's finish is Original, the frame and barrel have been Refinished.
Bore Condition: The bore is gray. The rifling is worn, but visible. There is light-moderate erosion and pitting scattered through the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 4/10.
Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 80% of its current metal finish. The finish is thinning at all edges. The frame has generally strong finish, the slide has scattered light wear. There are scattered spots of surface erosion, under the finish on the frame, through the finish on the slide. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads are tool marked with strong slots. The markings are generally clear, the chamber's "H" and "P" markings are incomplete. Overall, this pistol is in Very Good condition as assembled and partially refinished.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this pistol. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Included is a single 7-round two-tone magazine.
Our Assessment: The 1911 and 1911-A1 pistols served the military of the United States from 1911 to 1985, through two World Wars and the Korean and Vietnam wars. They gained a reputation as a reliable handgun with plenty of stopping power, and are held in high regard by those who have used them. The design was the end-result of a series of developments by famous gun designer John Browning, starting with the Model 1900. The advances made by Browning were revolutionary at the time, and were so successful that they are considered commonplace today. Browning not only developed first a pivoting and then a tilting barrel to allow for a locked system, he developed the concept of "the slide", which is now synonymous with semi-automatic handguns.
This is a Colt Model 1911 with a frame made during WWI in 1917 and a commercial Government Model slide from around the same period. While there were some Government Models purchased by the military, they would have the C-prefix serial, and some commercial slides were used for Army production, but they were marked as Model of 1911, so it appears this slide was paired to the frame after the pistol left service. Intriguingly, its military barrel was nickeled at some point, retaining some plate on the chamber, visible through the ejection port. The pistol is in Very Good condition as assembled, with 80% of its current finish remaining. The bore shows erosion and pitting, but the mechanics are still strong. This may serve as a valuable source of parts for someone with a complementary mixed-parts Government Model and would be a good candidate for restoration. Please see our photos and good luck!
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