Main Sale December 2009 : Sale A1034 Lot 888
COLT A .45 (A.C.P.) MODEL OF 1911 U.S. ARMY SELF-LOADING SERVICE PISTOL, serial no. 378726 for 1918,

Product Details

COLT
A .45 (A.C.P.) 'MODEL OF 1911 U.S. ARMY' SELF-LOADING SERVICE PISTOL, serial no. 378726 for 1918,
5in. barrel, blued slide and frame, the latter marked 'UNITED STATES PROPERTY', chequered walnut grips, and some original blued finish throughout (faded on frame), with brown leather flap holster marked 'ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL' and dated '1916', and Mills pattern canvas webbing twin magazine pouch dated 'AUG. 1918' and with two spare magazines.

Other Notes: Certificate in lieu of proof marks.
Estimate £1,000-1,500

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