WWII Colt M1911A1 CMP Field Grade .45 ACP Pistol with Remington Rand Slide, CMP Letter, eTC.
Our Assessment: This 1944 vintage Colt 1911A1 frame has been arsenal refurbished and mated to a Remington Rand slide. It was sold to the public through the CMP as a Field Grade, having a nice post-war chrome-lined barrel and retaining much of its new parkerized finish. For those who missed out on the CMP releases or simply appreciate an honest M1911A1, this one to bid on.
Make: Colt Frame, Remington Rand Slide
Model: M1911A1
Serial Number: 1722785
Year of Manufacture: 1944
Caliber: .45 ACP
Action Type: Single Action Semi-Automatic Detachable Magazine Fed
Barrel Length: 5"
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a serrated, ramped blade fixed to the front of the slide. The rear sight is a square notch dovetailed to the rear of the slide.
Grip Configuration & Condition: The grips are Coltwood plastic panels. The grips have light handling wear with some light nicks. There are tool marks around the screw heads. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. The grips rate in about Very Good-plus overall condition.
Type of Finish: Parkerized
Finish Originality: Arsenal Refurbished, the barrel is a post-war replacement.
Bore Condition: The chrome-lined bore is mostly bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore, but there is some stubborn fouling. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 9 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 87% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at edges. There are some scattered light nicks and scratches, most concentrated in the front strap. There is a more notable scratch in the right slide serrations. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this handgun rates in about Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a more thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes in a CMP case, certificate of authenticity, technical manual, one post-war magazine, one 8-round Colt magazine, spare firing pin spring, two spare grip screws and four spare grip screw bushings.
CA LEGALITY: C&R: YES, CA PPT: YES.
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