Mint, Cased Colt 1911 "2nd Battle of The Marine" - WWI Commemorative

Description

8/13/26 - This gorgeous 1911 pistol commemorates the Second Battle of the Marne, a military operation that started on July 15, 1918 with a major German offensive operation that would end up being their last. The German forces began with an artillery bombardment but failed to realize that the targets they attacked were actually false trenches, manned by only a handful of Allied soldiers and arms to put on a façade of defense. This led the German forces to believe their enemy was weakened and they advanced, only to find the real frontline was farther away, untouched by their bombardment and able to retaliate and shatter the German forces’ approach. By July 18, 1918, the Allied forces countered with an offensive push, dubbed the Battle of Chateau-Thierry, that would start the final path to victory for the Allies. It a turning point in a years-long war, an operation that would shape the reputation of the United States as a modern military power and impact the legend of the Colt 1911, a side arm used extensively by the Allied forces during these last months of WWI. This is a beautiful Colt Government Model 1911 with a high luster blued finish and with gold-filled engraving. The pistol also has custom grips with WWI medallions and the name of the battle the particular pistol commemorates. The pistol is in Fine Plus condition and has some only a few scattered spots of wear. This series from Colt commemorates the four major battles our soldiers fought in World War I, the “War To End All Wars”. This is the 2nd Battle of the Marne 1911 made in 1968. Comes with its original wood/glass presentation case (some of the nails of the case have come up). The gun is in mint, like-new condition with no signs of wear. Mint bore.