LSB#: 111214JM01
Make: Colt
Model: 1911
Serial Number: 70642
Year of Manufacture: 1914
Caliber: .45 ACP
Action Type: Semi Auto, Single Action
Markings: The right side of the slide is marked “Model Of 1911 U.S. Army”. The left side of the slide is marked “Patented Apr. 20 1897 / Sept. 9 1902. Dec. 19. 1905. Deb. 14. 1911. / Colt’s Pt F.A. Mfg co. / Hartford Ct. U.S.A.”. The left side of the frame is marked “United States Property” and the “WP” inspectors monogram. The right side of the frame is marked “No 70642”. The underside of the frame is marked “A’. The top of the barrel is marked “P / H” and the underside and lug are marked “5” and “J”. The top of the frame, under the slide, is marked “H / R / (3 squares)”.
Barrel Length: 5”
Sights / Optics: The gun is mounted with a fixed front blade and a dovetail set rear notch.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are checkered double diamond wood panels. The checkering is worn and the wood has darkened from handling. The grips rate in about Good overall condition.
Type of Finish: Chemical Blue
Finish Originality: Refinished
Bore Condition: The bore is gray and the rifling is visible. There is a light even layer of erosion in the grooves.
Overall Condition: This gun retains about 85% of its reapplied metal finish. There is moderate erosion and light pitting under the finish. Signs of metal preparation are present where the erosion was cleaned prior to finishing, this is heaviest at the rear of the slide, the erosion is much lighter on the frame than the slide. The vast majority of the modern finish is still retained, with edge and handling wear. The screw heads are a bit worn but serviceable. The markings are all visible, though the inspectors mark is light. Overall, this gun rates in about Fair - Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly though we have not fired the gun.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: One two-tone unmarked magazine is provided.
Our Assessment: This is the best gun ever made – period. The Colt 1911 changed the world as the first military quality mass produced .45 ACP semi -auto pistol adopted by the US government. This is an early WWI gun, manufactured in 1914, with correct magazine and parts. This gun was just poorly stored and then refinished, unfortunate for sure, but it is still a 1914 Colt Model 1911.
CA Legal or CA Private Party Transferable: This gun is C&R eligible and can be transferred in California. This gun can also be transferred as a Private Party Transfer at our shop in Simi Valley.
Shipping:
USPS or UPS Insured shipping will cost $25.
Your item will be shipped within 1 week of receipt of good funds, usually the next day. You will receive an automatic notification with a tracking number upon shipment, to let you know that we have received funds. If you are in Southern California, you are welcome to pick your item up and complete the transfer at our shop in Simi Valley (M-F, 8-5).
This gun can only be shipped to an FFL or C&R, and it will be shipped from an FFL. It is your responsibility to ensure that the gun is legal to own and receive in your area. If you would like to be notified when we receive your payment, please obtain a tracking number from your carrier. We receive about 40 checks a day and do not have the staff required to email everyone when we receive checks.
Payment:
Full payment on non-layaway items is required within 14 days. We accept Cashiers Checks, Money Orders, Cash and Personal Checks. No Credit Cards or electronic payments are accepted. To help us properly apply your payment, please indicate what item you have purchased when payment and/or FFL are sent. If you would like to be notified when we receive your payment, please obtain a tracking number from your carrier. We receive about 40 checks a day and do not have the staff required to email everyone when we receive checks.
CA Sales tax applies to CA buyers (7.25%).
Layaways are offered on all items, requiring a 20% non refundable down payment within 7 days of the auction’s close and the balance within 60 days. We do not require prior notice to place an item on the layaway. No returns are accepted on layaway items and the item will be considered abandoned after 60 days.
Successful Bidder Instructions:
You will be invoiced by the morning following the sale. This invoice will include totals for the sale and all instructions.
If you win an item and are not willing or able to complete the sale, you will be liable for 5% of the sale price.
Returns (less shipping) are accepted within 3 days of when the item is delivered with signature confirmation. Returns are very costly for both the buyer and for us, so please ask all of your questions before bidding and please be sure you can legally purchase this item.
Please leave feedback when the gun is happily received, we will leave feedback in return. If you are not satisfied, for any reason, please contact us before leaving negative or neutral feedback. (805) 285-0715
No gun should be fired without being examined by a competent gunsmith.
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