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I expect it will command a high winning bid price.
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Thought the 1911's did not have the trigger finger relief cut. -
In the pics it is clearly a 1911A1. Finger relief and humped mainspring housing visible.The thing with firearms is that they are not like any other consumer product, simple ownership of one carries a lot of responsibility.
Some idiots are too busy knowing it all to ever learn anything
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"...this isn't a perfect world. It's California."Comment
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this is what is known as a "transitional" model. About 10,000 were made in 1924 -- it incorporates the improvements from the government and Colt to the original 1911 design. This is prior to the official "A1" designation.
a few years ago this would be a $8K gun -- I'm guessing it will hit around $10K or more.Comment
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Look at the pictures again. The close-up pics clearly show '1911A1' right on the frame. A 1939 government gun would be nothing but an 'A1' by virtue of the build date.The thing with firearms is that they are not like any other consumer product, simple ownership of one carries a lot of responsibility.
Some idiots are too busy knowing it all to ever learn anything
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"...this isn't a perfect world. It's California."Comment
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Page 298 of Colt .45 Service Pistols by Clawson states Serial Numbers 710001-800000 Quanity 90,000 Colt's Patent F.A. Mfg. Co Contract Reference: O.O.472/872, Sep.5, 1941
Would this not indicate that it was a 1941 build if it is No.716551 - ?
It would be interesting to see the Factory records he is referencing.Last edited by Rogerbutthead; 01-07-2019, 9:15 PM.Comment
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oops you gentlemen are correct. I didn't look through all of the pics and missed it. When I saw the fully checkered wood grips and overall look of the gun I jumped straight to transitional.
it will be interesting to see how much this gun ends up selling for!Comment
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My knowledge is quite limited on collector class 1911 pistols......just thought you guys might like looking at the pictures and posting some knowledgeable comments.Comment
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A similar pistol not in the same shape got $5,750 in 2014.
A very similar pistol appears to have gotten $7,850 in 2017.
Last edited by Rogerbutthead; 01-08-2019, 9:42 AM.Comment
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Somebody had $$$, to have placed the high bid on this one:
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9 days to go. Navy 1911A1 almost 12k.Comment
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The Dog takes nice pictures. . .Comment
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