WWI Colt Commemorative Belleau Wood 1911 .45 ACP 5″ Pistol, MFD 1968 C&R

SOLD FOR: $1540

LSB#: 210909BW22

Make: Colt

Model: WWI Commemorative Series Belleau Wood 1911

Serial Number: 3355-BW

Year of Manufacture: 1968

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 battle scene in the woods 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.

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 “BELLEAU WOOD”. The grip has some scattered little scuffs, draglines, and a few little dings. There is some finish loss on the left panel. There are no chips or cracks. The grips rate in about Fine 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 97% of their metal finish. There are a few little draglines. There is a little spot of finish loss behind the front sight. There are a couple of faint little marks through the finish on the top of the slide at the front and bottom of the dust cover. There are light handling and operational marks. There is a faint takedown line on the left of the frame. The markings are clear and the screw heads are sharp. The pistol rates in about Fine-Excellent 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.

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 that particular pistol commemorates. The pistol is in Fine-Excellent condition and appears to have seen little use outside of the factory, with very 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 Belleau Wood 1911 made in 1968. This is an amazing tribute to the contribution America has made to keep the world free. Please see our pistols and good luck!