Description
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Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this very sought-after semi-automatic pistol today for a penny-start auction, this is the Colt WWI 1911 2nd Battle of the Marne Commemorative!
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This series from Colt commemorates the four major battles our soldiers fought in World War I, the “War To End All Wars”. This is the 2nd Battle of the Marne 1911, produced in 1967. This is an amazing tribute to the contribution America has made to keep the world free.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: WWI 1911 2nd Battle of the Marne Commemorative
Serial: 2470-M2
Date of Manufacture: 1967
Caliber: .45 ACP
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 5"
Optics/Sights: Fixed front and rear
Stock/Grips: Original Factory Custom Wood Grips with Medallions Inlaid
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard / The left side of the slide is engraved with a gold-filled battle scene. The right side of the slide is engraved with the gold-filled words “1917 World War I Commemorative 1967” in a banner.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
This Colt 1911 pistol commemorates the Second Battle of the Marne, a pivotal military engagement during World War I that began on July 15, 1918. The battle marked the final major German offensive of the war and is considered the turning point in the conflict. The German forces launched their attack with a heavy artillery bombardment, targeting what they believed to be the front-line positions of the Allied forces. However, many of these positions were actually deceptive—false trenches manned by small numbers of soldiers or even just dummies, designed to mislead the enemy. The Germans, unaware of the ruse, assumed that the Allied defenses were weakening and pressed forward. As a result, they advanced into an exposed area where the real Allied positions lay, largely untouched by the initial bombardment. This miscalculation allowed the Allies to launch a devastating counteroffensive, halting the German advance and turning the tide of the war.
Model: WWI 1911 2nd Battle of the Marne Commemorative
Serial: 2470-M2
Date of Manufacture: 1967
Caliber: .45 ACP
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 5"
Optics/Sights: Fixed front and rear
Stock/Grips: Original Factory Custom Wood Grips with Medallions Inlaid
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard / The left side of the slide is engraved with a gold-filled battle scene. The right side of the slide is engraved with the gold-filled words “1917 World War I Commemorative 1967” in a banner.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
This Colt 1911 pistol commemorates the Second Battle of the Marne, a pivotal military engagement during World War I that began on July 15, 1918. The battle marked the final major German offensive of the war and is considered the turning point in the conflict. The German forces launched their attack with a heavy artillery bombardment, targeting what they believed to be the front-line positions of the Allied forces. However, many of these positions were actually deceptive—false trenches manned by small numbers of soldiers or even just dummies, designed to mislead the enemy. The Germans, unaware of the ruse, assumed that the Allied defenses were weakening and pressed forward. As a result, they advanced into an exposed area where the real Allied positions lay, largely untouched by the initial bombardment. This miscalculation allowed the Allies to launch a devastating counteroffensive, halting the German advance and turning the tide of the war.
By July 18, 1918, the Allies, now reinforced by American forces, launched their own counteroffensive near the town of Château-Thierry, just to the west of the Marne River. This engagement, which was part of a broader Allied response, was a critical step in the push that would ultimately lead to the end of the war. The successful counteroffensive shattered the German assault and marked the beginning of the Allied push toward victory. The Second Battle of the Marne was not only a turning point in military strategy but also in the perception of the United States as a modern military power. The American forces, along with their French and British allies, demonstrated their effectiveness and resolve, playing a key role in the eventual defeat of Germany. The Colt 1911, which had become the standard sidearm of the American military in 1911, was widely used by U.S. soldiers during this period and would go on to become a symbol of American military strength.
This particular Colt 1911 features a high-luster blued finish with gold-filled engraving, along with custom grips that feature World War I medallions and the inscription of the battle it commemorates. Produced in 1967, this series by Colt honors the four major battles in which American forces played a decisive role during the Great War. The “War to End All Wars,” as it was called at the time, would have lasting effects on the course of world history, and this pistol serves as a tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of those who fought in it. This Colt 1911 is not just a firearm but a historical artifact, symbolizing America's contribution to the victory in World War I and its emergence as a global military power.
Contents:
Contents:
This example will ship with the Original Colt box and original display case. The condition is Superb, showing no evidence of use.
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.
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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