Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is proud to present is pleased to present this legendary semi-automatic pistol today for auction, this is the U.S. Colt M1911 Military!
The left side of the frame above the magazine release is stamped "GHS" in a circle for the Ordnance Inspector, Gilbert H. Stewart.
SPECIFICATIONS:
The left side of the frame above the magazine release is stamped "GHS" in a circle for the Ordnance Inspector, Gilbert H. Stewart.
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SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: U.S. M1911 Military
Serial: 203936
Date of Manufacture: 1917
Caliber: .45 ACP
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 5"
Optics/Sights: Fixed
Stock/Grips: Checkered Double Diamond Wood
Action: Single Action Semi-Auto
Markings: Standard / The right side of the slide is marked "MODEL OF 1911 U.S. ARMY". The left side of the frame above the magazine release is stamped "GHS" in a circle for the Ordnance Inspector, Gilbert H. Stewart.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Designed by John Browning, the M1911 is the best-known of his designs to use the short recoil principle in its basic design. The pistol was widely copied, and this operating system rose to become the preeminent type of the 20th century and of nearly all modern centerfire pistols. It is popular with civilian shooters in competitive events such as USPSA, IDPA, International Practical Shooting Confederation, and bullseye shooting. Compact variants are popular civilian concealed carry weapons in the U.S. because of the design's relatively slim width and the stopping power of the .45 ACP cartridge.
The U.S. military procured around 2.7 million M1911 and M1911A1 pistols during its service life. The pistol served as the standard-issue sidearm for the United States Armed Forces from 1911 to 1985. It was widely used in World War I, World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. The M1911A1 was replaced by the adoption of the 9 mm Beretta M9 pistol as the standard U.S. military sidearm in 1985. However, the U.S. Army did not replace the M1911A1 with the Beretta M9 until October 1986, and due to the M1911's popularity among users, it has not been completely phased out. Modernized derivative variants of the M1911 are still in use by some units of the U.S. Army Special Forces, U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Navy.
The British proof markings on this pistol, however, do not necessarily mean that the weapon served with the UK forces in World War II. Such markings simply indicate that the firearm was in Great Britain at one time and subsequently departed the country. British law require that any gun that was in Great Britain must be inspected and "proofed" (and so marked) before it could leave the country. It certainly doesn't preclude a Canadian soldier that was posted to England during WWII having has the M1911 in his possession. When he departed England to return home, his pistol could have been proofed and marked but this is speculation. While certainly not impossible, it cannot be assumed that the pistol was actually acquired by the British for use during WWII.
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.
Model: U.S. M1911 Military
Serial: 203936
Date of Manufacture: 1917
Caliber: .45 ACP
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 5"
Optics/Sights: Fixed
Stock/Grips: Checkered Double Diamond Wood
Action: Single Action Semi-Auto
Markings: Standard / The right side of the slide is marked "MODEL OF 1911 U.S. ARMY". The left side of the frame above the magazine release is stamped "GHS" in a circle for the Ordnance Inspector, Gilbert H. Stewart.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Designed by John Browning, the M1911 is the best-known of his designs to use the short recoil principle in its basic design. The pistol was widely copied, and this operating system rose to become the preeminent type of the 20th century and of nearly all modern centerfire pistols. It is popular with civilian shooters in competitive events such as USPSA, IDPA, International Practical Shooting Confederation, and bullseye shooting. Compact variants are popular civilian concealed carry weapons in the U.S. because of the design's relatively slim width and the stopping power of the .45 ACP cartridge.
The U.S. military procured around 2.7 million M1911 and M1911A1 pistols during its service life. The pistol served as the standard-issue sidearm for the United States Armed Forces from 1911 to 1985. It was widely used in World War I, World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. The M1911A1 was replaced by the adoption of the 9 mm Beretta M9 pistol as the standard U.S. military sidearm in 1985. However, the U.S. Army did not replace the M1911A1 with the Beretta M9 until October 1986, and due to the M1911's popularity among users, it has not been completely phased out. Modernized derivative variants of the M1911 are still in use by some units of the U.S. Army Special Forces, U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Navy.
The British proof markings on this pistol, however, do not necessarily mean that the weapon served with the UK forces in World War II. Such markings simply indicate that the firearm was in Great Britain at one time and subsequently departed the country. British law require that any gun that was in Great Britain must be inspected and "proofed" (and so marked) before it could leave the country. It certainly doesn't preclude a Canadian soldier that was posted to England during WWII having has the M1911 in his possession. When he departed England to return home, his pistol could have been proofed and marked but this is speculation. While certainly not impossible, it cannot be assumed that the pistol was actually acquired by the British for use during WWII.
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.
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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.
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