Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is proud to present is pleased to present this legendary semi-automatic pistol today for penny-start auction, this is the Colt Commercial Government Model!
This Pistol is inscribed to Lt. Harry DeMoss Galiher. Lt. Galiher was born on February 5th, 1889 and died on January 5th, 1954. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery and was a Captain in the 341st Aero Squadron in World War 1...! According to the owner, this example was carried by Mr. Galiher during the war!
This Pistol is inscribed to Lt. Harry DeMoss Galiher. Lt. Galiher was born on February 5th, 1889 and died on January 5th, 1954. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery and was a Captain in the 341st Aero Squadron in World War 1...! According to the owner, this example was carried by Mr. Galiher during the war!
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SPECIFICATIONS:
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Commercial Government Model
Serial: C89661
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-Automatic
Markings: Standard, "Lt. H. DeM. Galiher, US Army" inscribed on slide. Lt. Harry DeMoss Galiher was born on February 5th, 1889 and died on January 5th, 1954. He is buried in Arling National Cemetery and was a Captain in the 341st Aero Squadron in World War I!
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.
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: Commercial Government Model
Serial: C89661
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-Automatic
Markings: Standard, "Lt. H. DeM. Galiher, US Army" inscribed on slide. Lt. Harry DeMoss Galiher was born on February 5th, 1889 and died on January 5th, 1954. He is buried in Arling National Cemetery and was a Captain in the 341st Aero Squadron in World War I!
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.
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
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Long Gun Standard Shipping $70.00
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