Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this stunning WWII semi-auto pistol today for a penny start auction, this is the Union Switch & Signal 1911-A1!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Union Switch & Signal / Civilian Marksmanship Program
Model: 1911-A1
Serial: 1080736
Date of Manufacture: 1943
Caliber: .45 ACP
Finish: Parkerized
Barrel Length: 5"
Optics/Sights: Fixed front & rear
Stock/Grips: Brown checkered grips
Action: Semi-Auto
Markings: Standard / Right side frame stamped "United States Property M 1911 A1 U.S.Army", Left side slide stamped "U.S. & S. CO. Swissvale, Pa. U.S.A" with the USS logo, left side frame stamped with the R.C.D. (Robert.C. Downie Lt. Col.) Inspector Mark
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Union Switch & Signal company of Swissvale Pennsylvania, primarily made railroad signaling equipment but received a contract on May 5, 1942 for the manufacture of 200,000 M1911A1 pistols. A total of 55,000 Union Switch and Signal pistols were produced. These pistols were serial numbered from 1041405 to 1096404. U.S.&S. pistols are the second rarest of the M1911A1 pistols produced (55,000 total production). Only the Singer manufactured 1911A1 is more rare (500 produced). The Union Switch & Signal 1911A1 does not have the crossed cannons ordnance stamp even though the ordinance department standardized this marking in late 1942.
Most of the early pistols up through about serial 1060100 did not receive the “P” proof on the slide and frame. From about 1060100 to about 1082000, the “P” proof was stamped on the left side of the frame near the magazine catch and on left edge of the slide near the rear sight, near where the where the curved portion of the slide meets the flat. The location of the “P” on the slide was the result of a poorly drawn ordnance drawing showing the placement of the stamping. This is indeed a rare pistol and would make a fantastic addition to any 1911 collection!
The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is a U.S. government-chartered program intended to promote firearm safety training and safe rifle practice for all U.S. citizens, with a specific emphasis on youth.The CMP offers the sale of surplus U.S. Army rifles including the M1 Garand, M1903 Springfield, M1917 Enfield, M1 Carbine, .22 caliber (surplus and commercial target), and air rifles (commercial target) for sale to members of affiliated organizations. Ammunition and other accessories are also sold through the CMP's online store. The M1911 pistol was added in 2018.
Contents:
This example will ship with a CMP labeled hard case, labeled letter, Certificate of Authenticity, lock, and papers!
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: 1911-A1
Serial: 1080736
Date of Manufacture: 1943
Caliber: .45 ACP
Finish: Parkerized
Barrel Length: 5"
Optics/Sights: Fixed front & rear
Stock/Grips: Brown checkered grips
Action: Semi-Auto
Markings: Standard / Right side frame stamped "United States Property M 1911 A1 U.S.Army", Left side slide stamped "U.S. & S. CO. Swissvale, Pa. U.S.A" with the USS logo, left side frame stamped with the R.C.D. (Robert.C. Downie Lt. Col.) Inspector Mark
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Union Switch & Signal company of Swissvale Pennsylvania, primarily made railroad signaling equipment but received a contract on May 5, 1942 for the manufacture of 200,000 M1911A1 pistols. A total of 55,000 Union Switch and Signal pistols were produced. These pistols were serial numbered from 1041405 to 1096404. U.S.&S. pistols are the second rarest of the M1911A1 pistols produced (55,000 total production). Only the Singer manufactured 1911A1 is more rare (500 produced). The Union Switch & Signal 1911A1 does not have the crossed cannons ordnance stamp even though the ordinance department standardized this marking in late 1942.
Most of the early pistols up through about serial 1060100 did not receive the “P” proof on the slide and frame. From about 1060100 to about 1082000, the “P” proof was stamped on the left side of the frame near the magazine catch and on left edge of the slide near the rear sight, near where the where the curved portion of the slide meets the flat. The location of the “P” on the slide was the result of a poorly drawn ordnance drawing showing the placement of the stamping. This is indeed a rare pistol and would make a fantastic addition to any 1911 collection!
The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is a U.S. government-chartered program intended to promote firearm safety training and safe rifle practice for all U.S. citizens, with a specific emphasis on youth.The CMP offers the sale of surplus U.S. Army rifles including the M1 Garand, M1903 Springfield, M1917 Enfield, M1 Carbine, .22 caliber (surplus and commercial target), and air rifles (commercial target) for sale to members of affiliated organizations. Ammunition and other accessories are also sold through the CMP's online store. The M1911 pistol was added in 2018.
Contents:
This example will ship with a CMP labeled hard case, labeled letter, Certificate of Authenticity, lock, and papers!
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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