Make: Colt

Model: 1911 U.S. Navy

Serial Number: 7071

Year of Manufacture: 1912

Caliber: .45 ACP

Action Type: Single Action Semi-Auto with Removable Magazine

Barrel Length: 5”

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a rounded blade fixed to the front of the slide. The rear sight is a round-top “U” notch dovetailed to the slide.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered wood with smooth diamonds around the grip screws. The grips have no notable wear or damage. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Excellent condition as not original to the gun.

Type of Finish: Blued

Finish Originality: Refinished

Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright with sharp rifling. There are scattered spots of light erosion and some stubborn fouling in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 7-8/10.

Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 95% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at some corners. There is some minor finish wear in the slide serrations. There are a few light nicks and scratches, most notable in the frontstrap. There is infrequent minor erosion under the finish, most notable in the slide serrations. The action shows light operational wear. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in Very Good-plus condition as custom-engraved.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this pistol. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with one 7-round magazine with lanyard-loop floorplate.

Our Assessment: The 1911 and 1911-A1 pistols served the military of the United States from 1911 to 1985, through two World Wars and the Korean and Vietnam wars. They gained a reputation as a reliable handgun with plenty of stopping power, and are held in high regard by those who have used them.

The 1911 has also been a popular canvas for the art of engraving, with a wide variety of factory and custom engraved pistols from the very beginning to this day. This example is an early Model of 1911 U.S. Navy that now sports extensive decorative engraving on the slide and frame. It appears to be comprised of nearly all original parts, with a Navy-marked slide, Navy-shipped serial number, and early-style parts such as its long-leg guide rod and barrel with "H" marked on the rear face of the chamber hood. This attractive handgun will make a neat addition to any collection. Please see our photos and good luck!