Description
Item Description
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Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this early post-WWII-era semi-automatic pistol for a penny-start auction; this is the Colt Government Model 1911A1 Commercial!
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SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Government Model 1911A1 Commercial
Serial: C221283
Date of Manufacture: 1946
Caliber: .45 ACP
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 5"
Optics/Sights: Fixed
Stock/Grips: Brown Checkered Synthetic
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Through the years, countless articles have been written heralding the many attributes of the U.S. Model of 1911 pistol. But the focus has mainly been on military versions of this slab-sided warhorse. There was also a civilian counterpart to the M1911, and while not as widely produced, it represents an important variation. In fact, slightly more than 336,000 were made before the advent of the Series 70 (compared to the 2.7 million M1911s made for Uncle Sam).
Model: Government Model 1911A1 Commercial
Serial: C221283
Date of Manufacture: 1946
Caliber: .45 ACP
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 5"
Optics/Sights: Fixed
Stock/Grips: Brown Checkered Synthetic
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Through the years, countless articles have been written heralding the many attributes of the U.S. Model of 1911 pistol. But the focus has mainly been on military versions of this slab-sided warhorse. There was also a civilian counterpart to the M1911, and while not as widely produced, it represents an important variation. In fact, slightly more than 336,000 were made before the advent of the Series 70 (compared to the 2.7 million M1911s made for Uncle Sam).
Referred to as both the “Commercial Model” and, in Colt’s catalogs, the “Government Model,” the civilian version of the M1911 was introduced in 1912 with a run of 1,899 guns. By 1916, the yearly production of Commercial Models had jumped to 47,400, a clear indication of the pistol’s non-military popularity for home defense and recreational shooting. The Commercial Model also found favor with various law enforcement agencies, including the Texas Rangers and the U.S. Border Patrol.
Unlike the coarser bluing of the military M1911s (changed to Parkerizing during World War II), the civilian versions sported a highly polished, lustrous blue. Of course, when the M1911A1 introduced new features in 1924, those changes also migrated to the Commercial Model. In addition, until 1950—around Serial No. 240,000—civilian model serial numbers had a “C” prefix (C221,000-C240,227). In 1950, around Serial No. 240288, the “C” became a suffix until 1970, when it was dropped altogether, with the start of the “Series 70” 1911A1s.
There was no “United States Property“ stamped on the Commercial guns, which instead were initially stamped “Government Model” on the right side of the frame above the serial number. After 1938 this stamping was moved to the slide. By comparison, the military guns were stamped “Model of 1911 U.S. Army” on the right side of the slide. Commercial guns simply had “Colt Automatic, Caliber 45” in that area. The left side of the slide on early military and civilian versions was stamped with a two-line patent date.
Contents:
Contents:
This example is in PHENOMENAL overall condition, showing far less than normal evidence of use! Additionally, it will ship with the original factory serialized box, a copy of the factory letter, and all other contents pictured above.
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.
Additional Details
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