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Coltautos.com Gun of the Month - May 2010
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Colt Model 1911 US Marine Corps Contract - .45 cal. S/N 3780, sold to the United States Government, shipped to Depot Quartermaster, United States Marine Corp, 1100 Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA on June 6, 1912 in a shipment of 300 pistols.
This example has some replaced parts (slide is from a slightly later Model 1911, magazine release pin is a later type and hammer and grips [also mismatched] are from a M1911A1). Barrel is original and is marked on the rear of the hood with a horizontal serif "H" and gun has key-hole magazine. Gun has very little finish remaining and is being presented as-found.
Left side of 3780.
Close-up of serial number.
Left side. This example bears the ordnance mark W.G.P., for Major Walter G. Penfield, in the form of a monogram stamped on the left side of the frame above the magazine release. Penfield inspected these pistols from January 2, 1911 - September 30, 1914. Serial numbers of Model 1911 pistols inspected 1 - 101500.
Correct early style barrel with horizontal "H" with serifs.
Correct early style barrel with horizontal "H" with serifs.
Horizontal "H" with serifs on top of frame near disconnector.
Key-hole magazine. |
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