Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this classic semi-automatic pistol today for a penny start auction, this is the Colt / A.J. Savage U.S. Army Model 1911...!
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This is an Augusta Arsenal reworked 1911 pistol. It has a 1919 Colt frame paired with an A.J. Savage slide. It also has some interesting markings that include a RIA stamp on the right side with a flaming ordnance bomb and a FK inspector mark on the left side which stands for Frank Krack. Additionally, the left side of the frame is stamped with "AA" which stands for Augusta Arsenal.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt / A.J. Savage
Model: U.S. Army Model 1911
Serial: 606070
Date of Manufacture: 1919
Caliber: .45 ACP
Finish: Parkerized
Barrel Length: 5"
Optics/Sights: Fixed blade front with Fixed square notch rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered walnut
Action: Semi-Auto
Markings: Standard / Right side of the slide is stamped "MODEL OF 1911.U.S.ARMY". Right side of the frame is stamped "UNITED STATES PROPERTY No 606070", a flaming ordnance bomb, "RIA" stamp and "FK" inspector stamp. Left side of the slide is stamped "Patented Dec.19.1905 Feb.14.1911.Aug.19.1913.Colts PT.F.A.MFG.CO." with a S in a flaming ordnance bomb indicating A.J. Savage. Left side of the frame is stamped "AA" which indicates Augusta Arsenal.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
John Browning designed the 1911 pistol to replace various service revolvers used by the United States. The Army officially adopted it on March 29, 1911, and it was called the M1911. This iconic Colt M1911 was the standard-issue sidearm for the U.S. Armed Forces from 1911 to 1985, when the Beretta M9 replaced it. During the testing phase in 1910, a single M1911 fired 6,000 rounds over two days without any malfunctions, and it was immersed in water to cool it down.
During WWI, Colt stopped the final polishing step to produce more M1911s, resulting in the “Black Army” pistols, which were black. The early war pistols had a lighter blue finish, which was more refined. The 1911 and 1911-A1 pistols were used by the United States military from 1911 to 1985, during two World Wars and the Korean and Vietnam wars. They earned a reputation as a reliable handgun with significant stopping power and are highly regarded by those who have used them.
This firearm is an interesting example, created by combining a 1919 Colt frame with an A.J. Savage slide. It's worth noting that A.J. Savage Munitions Company, a San Diego-based manufacturer, was awarded a contract to produce 100,000 pistols in July 1918. At the time, most Allied powers believed that the war would continue for at least a few more years. However, the war ended less than 6 months later, leaving Savage with no completed pistols, only parts. The slides produced by Savage were distributed to commercial sellers and some were purchased by the Ordnance Department for use as replacement parts.
The frame paired with this slide has some interesting markings, including a RIA stamp on the right side which stands for Rock Island Armory with a flaming ordnance bomb, and a FK inspector mark on the left side which stands for Frank Krack. During his tenure as Assistant Foreman of the Inspection Division at Rock Island Arsenal from September 17, 1941, until he retired on July 19th, 1946, all small arms inspected under his supervision would be stamped with his initials "FK" as well as those of the Rock Island Arsenal "RIA". Additionally, the left side of the frame is stamped with "AA" which stands for Augusta Arsenal.
Contents:
This example will ship with a shipping box with matching sales receipt!
According to the owner, this example has been unfired since the rework.
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. Army Model 1911
Serial: 606070
Date of Manufacture: 1919
Caliber: .45 ACP
Finish: Parkerized
Barrel Length: 5"
Optics/Sights: Fixed blade front with Fixed square notch rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered walnut
Action: Semi-Auto
Markings: Standard / Right side of the slide is stamped "MODEL OF 1911.U.S.ARMY". Right side of the frame is stamped "UNITED STATES PROPERTY No 606070", a flaming ordnance bomb, "RIA" stamp and "FK" inspector stamp. Left side of the slide is stamped "Patented Dec.19.1905 Feb.14.1911.Aug.19.1913.Colts PT.F.A.MFG.CO." with a S in a flaming ordnance bomb indicating A.J. Savage. Left side of the frame is stamped "AA" which indicates Augusta Arsenal.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
John Browning designed the 1911 pistol to replace various service revolvers used by the United States. The Army officially adopted it on March 29, 1911, and it was called the M1911. This iconic Colt M1911 was the standard-issue sidearm for the U.S. Armed Forces from 1911 to 1985, when the Beretta M9 replaced it. During the testing phase in 1910, a single M1911 fired 6,000 rounds over two days without any malfunctions, and it was immersed in water to cool it down.
During WWI, Colt stopped the final polishing step to produce more M1911s, resulting in the “Black Army” pistols, which were black. The early war pistols had a lighter blue finish, which was more refined. The 1911 and 1911-A1 pistols were used by the United States military from 1911 to 1985, during two World Wars and the Korean and Vietnam wars. They earned a reputation as a reliable handgun with significant stopping power and are highly regarded by those who have used them.
This firearm is an interesting example, created by combining a 1919 Colt frame with an A.J. Savage slide. It's worth noting that A.J. Savage Munitions Company, a San Diego-based manufacturer, was awarded a contract to produce 100,000 pistols in July 1918. At the time, most Allied powers believed that the war would continue for at least a few more years. However, the war ended less than 6 months later, leaving Savage with no completed pistols, only parts. The slides produced by Savage were distributed to commercial sellers and some were purchased by the Ordnance Department for use as replacement parts.
The frame paired with this slide has some interesting markings, including a RIA stamp on the right side which stands for Rock Island Armory with a flaming ordnance bomb, and a FK inspector mark on the left side which stands for Frank Krack. During his tenure as Assistant Foreman of the Inspection Division at Rock Island Arsenal from September 17, 1941, until he retired on July 19th, 1946, all small arms inspected under his supervision would be stamped with his initials "FK" as well as those of the Rock Island Arsenal "RIA". Additionally, the left side of the frame is stamped with "AA" which stands for Augusta Arsenal.
Contents:
This example will ship with a shipping box with matching sales receipt!
According to the owner, this example has been unfired since the rework.
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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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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Manufacturer
Colt
Model
1911
Caliber
.45 ACP
Frame Finish
Anodized Black
Grip Finish
Black
UPC
GTIN
SKU
bc/Bam01.07
Mfg Part Number
Weight
