Colt WWI Commemorative Model 1911 Matching Pistol Set .45 ACP Pistols & Cases
Our Assessment: These are beautiful Colt Government Model 1911's with a high luster blued finish and gold-filled engraving. The pistols also have custom grips with WWI medallions and the name of the battle the pistol commemorates. This series from Colt commemorates the four major battles our soldiers fought in World War I, the "War To end All Wars". This an amazing tribute to the contribution America has made to keep the world free. It usually takes the dedicated collector a bit of time and patience to piece this series together. This a great opportunity for the Colt fan and history buffs to pick up a nice set. Please see our pistols and good luck in your bidding!
Make: Colt
Model: WWI Commemorative Series 1911 Set, Meuse Argonne, Belleau Wood, Château Thierry, 2nd Battle of the Marne.
Serial Number: 1505-MA, 1505-BW, 1505-CT, 1505-M2
Year of Manufacture: Chateau Thierry: 1967, Belleau Wood & Second Battle of the Marne: 1968, Meuse Argonne: 1969.
Caliber: .45 ACP
Action Type: Single Action Semi Auto Pistols fed by Detachable Magazine
Sights / Optics: The pistols all have the same sight configuration. The front sight is a short blade with a ramped serrated rear face fixed to the slide. The rear sight is a square notched sight dovetailed into the slide.
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: each bore is bright with sharp rifling and no erosion. In this writer's opinion, this bore rates a 9 or 10 out of 10.
Overall Condition: The Meuse Argonne pistol retains about 98% of its metal finish. There are light handling marks and faint operational wear. The markings are clear. The screw heads are sharp. The pistol is in overall excellent condition.The Belleau Wood pistol retains about 98% of its metal finish. There are light handling marks and very minor operational wear. The markings are clear. The screw heads are sharp. The pistol is in overall excellent condition.The Chateau Thierry pistol retains about 98% of its metal finish. There is some minor operational wear, faint handling and storage marks. The markings are clear and the screw heads are sharp. The pistol is in overall Fine Plus to excellent condition.The Second Battle of the Marne pistol retains about 98% of its metal finish. There are a few scattered light handling marks. There is faint operational wear. The markings are clear and the screw heads are sharp. The pistol is in overall excellent condition.
Mechanics: each action functions correctly. These pistols have manual and grip safeties. We have not fired these pistols. We have cleaned these firearms and performed a mechanic's check but expect many will want to clean the firearm again depending on their standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: each pistol comes with a single 7-round magazine and a presentation case. each presentation case has placards with information and maps from their various commemorated battles. The cases show some subtle signs of collector-level upkeep and repair.
CA LEGAL: C&R: YES, CA PPT: NO
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