Colt 01918 M1911 WWI Repro .45 ACP 5″ Semi-Auto Pistol Box 3 Mags
SOLD FOR: $1,675.00
LSB#: LSB260705SO010
Make: Colt
Model: M1911 WWI Reproduction (Model 01918)
Serial Number: 3963WWI
Year of Manufacture: Modern
Caliber: .45 ACP
Action Type: Single action, short recoil operated semi-automatic pistol fed from a detachable single-stack magazine.
Markings: The pistol is serial numbered “3963WWI”. The factory box end label reads “COLT MODEL – 01918”, “M1911, WWI, 45 ACP”, “5” Barrel, Black Oxide Finish”, “Model O” and serial number “3963WWI”, matching the pistol.
Barrel Length: 5″
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a small rounded sight fixed to the front of the slide. The rear sight is a square notch dovetailed to the rear of the slide.
Grip Configuration & Condition: The pistol wears checkered wood double-diamond grips. The checking is sharp. There are no chips or cracks. The grips are in Like New condition.
Type of Finish: Black oxide
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 99% of its original black oxide finish. The balance of the finish show little to no handling or operational wear. The slide and frame show only minimal storage marks. The markings are clear. The screw heads are sharp. Overall, this pistol is in Like New condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this pistol. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Original Colt box with matching serial number, three 8-round magazines, manual, paperwork and factory hang tag.
Our Assessment: Colt’s WWI Reproduction recreates the original Government Model as it was carried by American troops in the trenches of 1917 and 1918, with period-correct details such as the black oxide finish, fixed military sights, double-diamond wood grips and the long trigger of the early 1911. It was built for collectors and shooters who want the look of an original World War I Colt without risking a historic piece.
This example appears to be in near new condition, retaining about 99% of its finish with a 10/10 bore, and it comes with its original Colt box with a matching serial label, three 8-round magazines, the manual and the factory hang tag. It is an excellent, complete example of Colt’s tribute to the original M1911. -MY