#1994 • (CR) Phillipine Contract Colt 1911 US Army .45Acp

Part of 10/16/26 Premier Firearms Auction (live auction by PA Auction Center)

Location: East Earl, PA

High bid $2,200.00

Status: Sold

Made in 1914, This one of 302 pistols shipped to the Phillipines in 1917 for "Deliveries Abroad" program, Semi auto magazine fed pistol, Features, Front blade and rear notched sights, Blued finish, Fine serrated slide release and thumb safety, Smooth front and rear grip straps, Fine serrated hammer and mag release, Thumb and grip safety, Checkered walnut grip panels, Lanyard ring on butt, (1) Original Dual-tone magazine with "L" stamp on base plate, Frame lacks "United States Property" and Inspector markings, Right side of slide reads Commercial style markings "Colt Automatic Calibre .45". Left side of slide reads correct Colt patent and address markings with Rampant Colt at rear. Right side of slide Reads "Government Model and Serial number with "C" prefix. Barrel Length, 5". SN:C92647. Condition: Very Good. Great cleaning bore with good strong action, Rifling is present with usual light aged wear from firing, All metal retains 85%+ original blued finish with light wear at muzzle and around edges and carry points, All metal is turning to a nice dark patina, Few light handling scuffs throughout, Grips are solid free of cracks and breaks with usual light handling marks to checkering, Good clean original mag, Pistol remains in great overall condition with honest handling and wear from age.