Colt 1911

Colt 1911

Colt 1911 pistol, manufactured by Colt, year of manufacture 1918.

This example has the characteristic finish of the period due to the desire to speed up production.

The polishing was much less advanced making the surface rougher which results in the tanning appearing almost black, reminiscent to some extent of parkerization.

The controls of the finish were also less important, on some examples the tanning was finer and therefore not as durable as on examples produced before 1918.

American collectors also refer to the finish as "black army" or "black finish" (see Collector's Guide to Colt .45 Service Pistols Models of 1911 and 1911A1, by Charles W. Clawson, pg 11 and 74).

Colt for all the tastes

Variants on the topic 1911 and 1911 A1.

On top: pre-1914 45 automatic

On the left: Super 38, serial number 311

On the right: National Match produced in the 1930's

In the case: engraved National Match with 22-45 conversion unit

I let you estimate the value of this assortment, knowing that each gun belonged to a celebrity.

Marcel

Colt 1911

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Colt 1911

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Colt 1911 - 1918

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Colt 1911

Manufactured in 1918

Customized

Thanks to Mister "Le Loup" for the pictures

A curiosity

You dismantle your colt .45

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And you obtain this !!!!

Colt 1911 commemorative John Moses Browning

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Colt 1911 engraved and engolded

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Colt 1911Panama canal  1 of 250

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