1918 US Army Colt Model 1911 - Black Army
| Year: | 1918 |
| Maker: | Colt |
| Type: | M1911 |
| Caliber: | .45 ACP |
| Bore: | 9/10 |
| Condition: | ~80-85% |
Description
10/2/26 - This is a Colt Model 1911 manufactured in 1918 and issued to the US Army during WWI with a "Black Army" finish. The United States entered World War I short of handguns, and to meet the growing military demand Colt was forced to speed up production, which required a shorter finishing process. In mid-1918, from about serial 312000 through the end of the war, surface preparation stopped at the rough polish stage, and the parts went into the oven without the fine polish stage. The coarser surface made the blue come out darker and duller than the earlier brushed blue, and the finish was thinner and less durable. This one is all correct with the proper markings, including an "Eagle Head S12" military acceptance proof and a correct Colt "H P" barrel. The Black Army finish rates roughly 80-85%, with the finish loss concentrated mostly on the grip straps, some brown patina on the front strap, and minor muzzle wear. Fitted with period-correct wood grips - just minor honest bruising. Comes with a proper two-tone magazine. Excellent bore with strong rifling. A solid example of this distinctive late-WWI finish.
Specifications
| C&R: | Yes |
| Antique: | No |
| Condition: | ~80-85% |
| Bore: | 9/10 |
| Maker: | Colt |
| Year: | 1918 |
| Type: | M1911 |
| Caliber: | .45 ACP |
