Description
Item Description
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Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this historic semi-automatic pistol today for a penny-start auction, this is the Colt / Union Switch & Co. 1911A1!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt (Frame) / Union Switch & Co. (Slide)
Model: 1911A1
Serial: 752378
Date of Manufacture: 1941 (According to the Colt Serial Number Lookup)
Caliber: .45 ACP
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 5"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Serrated Ramp Front with Fixed Square Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Fully Checkered Brown Grips
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard / The left side of the slide is stamped with the U.S. & S. CO. logo along with “U.S. & S. CO. / Swissvale, PA. U.S.A.”. The left side of the frame, below the slide release, is stamped with the inspector's “WB” initials, which refers to the inspector Waldemar Broberg. Also, a letter “P” is stamped below the magazine release. The right side of the frame is stamped “United States Property M1911A1 U.S. Army / No752378" and “RIA” is stamped below the serial number. The serial number indicates a Colt frame.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Union Switch & Signal Company of Swissvale, Pennsylvania—primarily a manufacturer of railroad signaling equipment—was awarded a contract on May 5, 1942, to produce M1911A1 pistols during World War II. While the original contract called for 200,000 pistols, it was quickly scaled back to 30,000 units due to shifting military needs. However, on June 26, 1943, after most production had wound down and many workers had shifted to making M1 Carbine parts, the company received a new letter of intent for an additional 25,000 pistols. In total, 55,000 M1911A1 pistols were delivered by U.S. & S, with final shipments made by November 27, 1943. These pistols are serial numbered from 1,041,405 to 1,096,404 and are the second rarest variant of WWII-era M1911A1 pistols, second only to the Singer pistols, of which only 500 were produced. While all complete U.S. & S. pistols fall within their unique serial number block, many more slides were manufactured than were assembled into complete pistols. These extra slides were distributed as spare parts and often later mated with frames from other manufacturers during rebuilds or refurbishments, leading to some confusion among collectors. Despite being a newcomer to firearms production, Union Switch & Signal earned a strong reputation for their meticulous manufacturing standards.
Contents:
Model: 1911A1
Serial: 752378
Date of Manufacture: 1941 (According to the Colt Serial Number Lookup)
Caliber: .45 ACP
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 5"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Serrated Ramp Front with Fixed Square Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Fully Checkered Brown Grips
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard / The left side of the slide is stamped with the U.S. & S. CO. logo along with “U.S. & S. CO. / Swissvale, PA. U.S.A.”. The left side of the frame, below the slide release, is stamped with the inspector's “WB” initials, which refers to the inspector Waldemar Broberg. Also, a letter “P” is stamped below the magazine release. The right side of the frame is stamped “United States Property M1911A1 U.S. Army / No752378" and “RIA” is stamped below the serial number. The serial number indicates a Colt frame.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Union Switch & Signal Company of Swissvale, Pennsylvania—primarily a manufacturer of railroad signaling equipment—was awarded a contract on May 5, 1942, to produce M1911A1 pistols during World War II. While the original contract called for 200,000 pistols, it was quickly scaled back to 30,000 units due to shifting military needs. However, on June 26, 1943, after most production had wound down and many workers had shifted to making M1 Carbine parts, the company received a new letter of intent for an additional 25,000 pistols. In total, 55,000 M1911A1 pistols were delivered by U.S. & S, with final shipments made by November 27, 1943. These pistols are serial numbered from 1,041,405 to 1,096,404 and are the second rarest variant of WWII-era M1911A1 pistols, second only to the Singer pistols, of which only 500 were produced. While all complete U.S. & S. pistols fall within their unique serial number block, many more slides were manufactured than were assembled into complete pistols. These extra slides were distributed as spare parts and often later mated with frames from other manufacturers during rebuilds or refurbishments, leading to some confusion among collectors. Despite being a newcomer to firearms production, Union Switch & Signal earned a strong reputation for their meticulous manufacturing standards.
Contents:
This example will ship with one 7-round magazine.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping with Insurance $50.00
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Payment Details
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Payment MUST be received within 14 days.
Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
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