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SPECIFICATIONS:EXAMPLE AManufacturer: ColtModel: M1911 100th Anniversary Tier I Custom Shop Serial: ANV022Date of Manufacture: 2011Caliber: .45 ACPFinish: Royal BlueBarrel Length: 5" Optics/Sights: FixedStock/Grips: Genuine Ivory with Gold Colt MedallionsAction: Semi-AutoMarkings: Standard / Features Custom Shop "Grade D" coverage standard engravings. The left side of the slide is marked “ADOPTED / MARCH 29, 1911 – UNITED STATES ARMY”, “COLT’S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. / HARTFORD. CT. U.S.A.,” and behin …

SPECIFICATIONS:Example AManufacturer: ColtModel: Officer's ACPSerial: 0803DDDate of Manufacture: 1986Caliber: .45 ACPFinish: Bright StainlessBarrel Length: 3 1/2" Optics/Sights: Fixed 3-DotStock/Grips: Smooth Rosewood with Inlaid Colt MedallionsAction: Semi-AutoMarkings: The left side of the slide is stamped "Double / Colt / 150 / Diamond" with two diamonds. Example BManufacturer: ColtModel: PythonSerial: DD0803Date of Manufacture: 1986Caliber: .357 MagnumFinish: Bright StainlessBarrel Length: 6 …

SPECIFICATIONS: Manufacturer: ColtModel: 1917 CommercialSerial: 336422Date of Manufacture: 1933Caliber: .45 ACPFinish: BlueBarrel Length: 5 1/2" Optics/Sights: Gutter Rear with Shark Fin FrontStock/Grips: Checkered Walnut with Silver Colt MedallionsAction: Double/SingleMarkings: "Colt Model 1917 .45 Auto CTGE" This RARE marking is only found on the less than 1,000 1917 commercial models made in 1932-1933! Bryant Ridge's Analysis:This example is in one of the rarest configurations for a 1917 mo …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Taurus PT-745 Compact Millenium Pro Stainless is a versatile and robust semi-automatic pistol chambered in .45 ACP, manufactured with a focus on durability and compactness. This model, bearing the serial number NXJ29582, features a sleek stainless steel finish that enhances both its aesthetic appeal and resistance to corrosion. The pistol boasts a 3 ¼" barrel, which balances concealability with effective performance. Equipped with Heinie Straight 8 sights, it offers im …