Make: Colt

Model: 1911

Serial Number: 572410

Year of Manufacture: 1918

Caliber: .45 ACP

Action Type: Single Action Semi-Auto with Removable Magazine

Barrel Length: 5"

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a short rounded blade. The rear sight is a flat-top “U” notch dovetailed into the slide.

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

Type of Finish: Parkerized

Finish Originality: Arsenal Refurbished, Springfield Armory with Replacement High Standard Barrel. Some other small parts likely replaced.

Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright with sharp rifling. There is no erosion in the bore, just a little stubborn copper fouling. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 8-9/10.

Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 90% of its current metal finish. The finish is thinning at some edges. There are some light scuffs and scratches, mostly on the slide. The left slide flat has a spot of discoloration. There are some light nicks on the top of the slide in front of the ejection port. The action shows light operational wear. The screw heads are tool marked with serviceable slots. The markings are legible but light, some are partially incomplete. Overall, this pistol is in Very Good condition as refurbished.

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: Included is a single 7-round magazine.

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 design was the end-result of a series of developments by famous gun designer John Browning, starting with the Model 1900. The advances made by Browning were revolutionary at the time, and were so successful that they are considered commonplace today. Browning not only developed first a pivoting and then a tilting barrel to allow for a locked system, he developed the concept of "the slide", which is now synonymous with semi-automatic handguns.

This is a Colt Model 1911 that was made during WWI in 1918 and was then arsenal refurbished at Springfield Armory for WWII. The pistol now has a parkerized finish and a new High Standard barrel. The pistol is in Very Good condition with 90% of its arsenal parkerized finish remaining. The bore is strong with sharp rifling and the mechanics are still strong. This is a pistol which has seen some use but as an issued sidearm in both World Wars, it will make a nice addition to a small arms or 1911 specific collection. Please see our photos and good luck!