^Lot 215 Colt M1911A1 .45 ACP #1167672

WWII era U.S. military contract single action semi-automatic service pistol chambered in .45 Auto, manufactured in Hartford, CT circa 1943. Features a parkerized finish, 5" barrel, low-profile round blade front sight, dovetailed rear sight with square notch, solid checkered curved trigger, checkered hammer spur, short metal guide rod, checkered recoil spring plug, checkered manual safety on the left side of the frame, smooth grip safety, checkered push-button magazine release, 7 round magazine, steel frame, checkered arched mainspring housing with lanyard loop, and checkered brown wood grips. The slide is marked, "PATENTED APR.20,1897. SEPT.9,1902/DEC.19,1905. FEB.14,1911. AUG.19,1913”, [rampant colt] logo, “COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. CO./HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A. The frame is marked, "UNITED STATES PROPERTY," "No1167672," "M1911A1 U.S.ARMY", crossed cannon emblem (partial), "G.H.D." (Col. Guy H. Drewry), and a "P". The original parkerized finish retained is approximately 96% of with edge wear, and a few very light scattered scratches. Metal displays no rust or deformation. Bore is frosty with strong rifling, and the grips are excellent. The action is smooth and crisp.
Condition is NRA Very Good to Excellent.
***Modern Firearm - C&R Eligible***