WWI Colt Commemorative Meuse Argonne 1911 .45 ACP 5″ Pistol, MFD 1969 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1510
LSB#: 210914BW12
Make: Colt
Model: WWI Commemorative Series Meuse Argonne 1911
Serial Number: 7431-MA
Year of Manufacture: 1969
Caliber: .45 ACP
Action Type: Single Action Semi-Automatic Pistol with Removable Magazine
Markings: All the markings are gold-filled. The right side of the slide is marked with a banner reading “1917 / WORLD WAR I COMMEMORATIVE / 1967” and “COLT’S PT.F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CONN. U.S.A.”. The chamber is marked “COLT .45 AUTO” and also has a “VP” proof. The right side of the frame with the serial number. The left side of the slide is engraved with a scene of American soldiers attacking Germans barricaded behind pill boxes and at the rear with the Rampant Colt logo.
Barrel Length: 5”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a short blade with a ramped serrated rear face fixed to the slide. The rear sight is a square notched sight dovetailed into the slide.. There is a light coat of gold paint on the front sight.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are smooth wood. The left grip has a medallion of an American eagle marked “1917*1918 / WORLD WAR”. The right grip is marked with a medallion of an American soldier, and marked “U.S.A. / THE GREAT WAR FOR CIVILIZATION” and with the names of our allies. The left grip also has a rectangular plaque marked “MEUSE ARGONNE”. There are light handling marks. There are no chips or cracks. The grips rate in about Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling sharp. There is no erosion.
Overall Condition: The pistol retains about 95% of its metal finish. There are a few little nicks on the mainspring housing. There are some little scratches on the frontstrap. There are some little scuffs and scratches, some of the most noticeable are on the top of the slide and on the right side of the frame by the trigger. There is some finish loss on the front edges of the slide on the right side. There are standard operational marks. The markings are clear and the screw heads are sharp. The pistol rates in about Fine condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. This pistol has manual and grip safeties. 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 7-round Colt magazine and a Meuse Argonne display case.
Our Assessment: This is a beautiful Colt Government Model 1911 with a high luster blued finish and with gold-filled engraving. The pistol also has custom grips with WWI medallions and the name of the battle the particular pistol commemorates. The pistol is in Fine condition and appears to have seen little use outside of the factory but has a few minor marks. This series from Colt commemorates the four major battles our soldiers fought in World War I, the “War To End All Wars”. This is the Meuse Argonne 1911 made in 1969. This is an amazing tribute to the contribution America has made to keep the world free. Please see our pistols and good luck!