Colt Model of 1911 Re-issue WMK .45 ACP 5″ Semi-Auto Pistol, MFD 2007
SOLD FOR: $1800
LSB#: 210930MS01
Make: Colt
Model: 1911
Serial Number: 5156WMK
Year of Manufacture: 2007
Caliber: .45 ACP
Action Type: Single Action Semi-Auto with Removable Magazine
Markings: The left side of the slide is marked “PATENTED APR.20.1897. SEPT.9.1902 / DEC.19,1905. FEB.14,1911. AUG.19,1913”, “COLT’S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. / HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A.”, with a Rampant Colt logo at the rear of the slide. The right side of the slide is marked “MODEL OF 1911. U. S. ARMY”. The right side of the frame is marked “NO 5156WMK”. The left side of the frame is marked “UNITED STATES PROPERTY” and behind the trigger with a circled “GJM”. The top of the barrel at the chamber opening is marked with “H” and “P”. The rear of the barrel is marked “H”. The right side of the chamber is marked “-COLT 45 AUTO-“. The top rear face of the slide is marked “H” (vertical, no serif). The bottom of the slide is marked “I” and the firing pin plate is marked “1”. The flat on the top of the frame around the disconnector is marked “G”, “H” and “T”, and the right rail is marked “8”.
Barrel Length: 5”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a short rounded blade fixed to the slide. The rear sight is a “U” notch dovetailed into the slide.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are checkered walnut with smooth diamonds around the grip screws. The grips show light handling wear. The checkering is sharp. There are no chips or cracks. The grips rate in Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright with sharp rifling. There are one or two little freckles of frost in the bore but no erosion.
Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 97% of its current metal finish. There are a few little spots of discoloration on the right side of the frame at the rear and right side of the trigger. There are a few little spots of oxidation on the mainspring housing at the bottom. There are a few little spots of discoloration from previous oxidation on the slide. There is some oxidation on the inside of the slide and discoloration from previous oxidation on the barrel. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in Fine Plus condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The trigger pull is crisp. The slide has barely perceptible play to the frame. 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 blue Colt box, serial matching shipping sleeve, serial matching tan box, army manual, paperwork including a modern manual, and two 7-round magazines.
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. This is a Colt Model 1911 that was made in 2007 as a tribute to the originals. This pistol looks to have spent the majority of its life in its included boxes and comes with a host of accessories. This is a good-looking pistol and an excellent example of a sidearm issued to America’s men in uniform and will make a nice addition to a martial small arms or 1911 specific collection. Please see our photos and good luck!