Colt 1911 U.S. Army .45 ACP 5″ Semi-Automatic Pistol C&R MFD 1918
SOLD FOR: $1,625.00
LSB#: LSB250512SG158
Make: Colt
Model: 1911 U.S. Army
Serial Number: 379847
Year of Manufacture: 1918, C&R Eligible
Caliber: .45 ACP (Automatic Colt Pistol)
Action Type: Semi-Automatic, Fed by Detachable Magazine
Markings: The left side of the slide is marked with Colt’s patent dates, “PATENTED APR. 20. 1897. SEPT. 9. 1902 / DEC. 19. 1905. FEB. 14. 1911. AUG. 19. 1913” and “COLT’S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. / HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A.”. The right side of the slide is marked “MODEL OF 1911. U.S. ARMY”. The left side of the frame is marked “UNITED STATES PROPERTY” and the right side has the serial number “505599”. The barrel hood is marked “HP”.
Barrel Length: 5”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a rounded blade fixed to the slide. The rear sight is a dovetailed, U-notch sight.
Grip Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered wood with a diamond pattern around the screws. There are light handling marks and some minor wear on the checkering, but the grips remain solid and rate in Very Good condition overall.
Magazine Quantity & Condition: Includes one 7-round steel two tone Colt magazine. One of the feed lips is cracked and the finish shows operational wear.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original finish. The safety has been replaced and is not original. All other parts are original.
Bore Condition: The bore is bright with sharp rifling with light wear. There is light erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 7.5/10.
Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 60% of its metal refinish. The balance of the finish shows lots of finish wear on the slide. There is moderate operational wear from normal use. There are scattered scratches and blemishes. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear and legible. Overall, this pistol rates in about Very Good 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: Includes one magazine as described.
Our Assessment: This Colt 1911 U.S. Army .45 ACP semi-automatic pistol, manufactured in 1918, is a classic World War I-era sidearm that helped establish the legendary reputation of the 1911 platform. Featuring a 5″ barrel and chambered in .45 ACP, it was built for durability, stopping power, and battlefield reliability. As a Curio & Relic firearm, this 1918-produced Colt holds significant historical and collector value, representing one of the final wartime production runs before the 1911 evolved into the M1911A1.
