Fine Modern & Antique Arms - March 2024 : Sale A0324 Lot 1056
A .45 (ACP) COLT 1911A1 GOVERNMENT SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL, serial no. 818358,

Product Details

** A .45 (ACP) COLT 1911A1 GOVERNMENT SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL, serial no. 818358,
for 1943, with 5in. barrel, blued slide with correct duo-tone nose and marked with maker's address and patent dates to 1913 on the left and inscribed 'EJERCITO MEXICO' on the right, 'WB' inspector's mark and 'UNITED STATES PROPERTY' to the frame, arched and chequered main-spring housing, Colt marked magazine and lanyard loop at heel, chequered brown plastic grips, the original finish faded and thinned

** Please note this item is subject to 20% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only). Lots indicated with § are a modern import of post-1939 manufacture, component parts will be marked in accordance with the UK's OGIL requirements before release. §

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Estimate £700-900

S5 - Sold as a Section 5 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act, Section 7.3 Eligible.


Unless prior arrangement has been made, two weeks after the Sealed bid sale, all Section 5 (and Section 7.1 / 7.3) items will be moved to a Section 5 carriers where storage charges will be incurred.

Goods will not be released until all outstanding charges have been met. Collection will be by arrangement.