Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this Very Rare semi-auto pistol today for a penny start auction, this is the Colt WWI Battle of Chateau Thierry Commemorative!
This series is from Colt and commemorates of four major battles that our soldiers fought in World War I, the “War To End All Wars”. This one is the Chateau Thierry 1911 which was produced in 1967.
Don't forget to bid on the consecutive serial-numbered sister for this set to stay together for future generations of collectors!!! Simply type item number 987221684 into the search bar OR you can click "Seller's other items"
This particular example is part of a two-piece consecutive serial set! This example sports the serial number (#975-CT) and the matching SISTER in the other auction is the serial number (#975-M2)!
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This series is from Colt and commemorates of four major battles that our soldiers fought in World War I, the “War To End All Wars”. This one is the Chateau Thierry 1911 which was produced in 1967.
Don't forget to bid on the consecutive serial-numbered sister for this set to stay together for future generations of collectors!!! Simply type item number 987221684 into the search bar OR you can click "Seller's other items"
This particular example is part of a two-piece consecutive serial set! This example sports the serial number (#975-CT) and the matching SISTER in the other auction is the serial number (#975-M2)!
YOU CAN FIND THE OTHER CONSECUTIVE SERIAL NUMBER EXAMPLE LIVE ON GUNBROKER NOW BY TYPING #987221684 IN THE SEARCH BAR!
Click here to view our other Live Auctions!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 1911 WWI Battle of Chateau Thierry Commemorative
Serial: 975-CT
Date of Manufacture: 1967
Caliber: .45 ACP
Finish: Blue w/ gold inlay
Barrel Length: 5"
Optics/Sights: Fixed front and rear
Stock/Grips: Original Factory Custom grips w/ medallions inlaid on both sides
Action: Semi-Auto
Markings: Standard / Right side slide stamped "1917 World War I Commemorative 1967" in a banner & inlayed in gold, Left side slide engraved with a battle scene inlayed in gold, left side wood grip medallion stamped "1917 1918 World War" with a eagle in the middle and "Chateau Thierry" below, right side wood grip medallion stamped "U.S.A The great War For Civilization" with 14 countries in middle with a standing soldier
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
This gorgeous 1911 pistol commemorates the Battle of Chateau-Theirry, a battle that took place during the Second Battle of the Marne operations that signaled the end of a long string of German victories. The Germans had pushed forward and reached the north bank of the Marne River at Chateau-Theirry, a mere 59 miles from Paris, in May 1918. June 1, 1918 would see the beginning of the Battle of Belleau Woods, where Allied and German forces would fight back and forth over wheatfields, forests, and trenches for the next several weeks. The Germans would attempt to split the Allied forces in two with a great bombardment and assault on the Allied forces on July 15, 1918, only to be bombarded and entrapped.
On July 18, 1918, a combined force of French and American soldiers launched a counteroffensive on the front between Fontenoy and Chateau-Thierry, now known as the Battle of Chateau-Thierry. This was one of the first operations the American Expeditionary Forces under General John Pershing undertook, and what could have been a disaster for new soldiers on the front actually started a string of forward pushes that was a turning point in a years-long war. This operation would shape the reputation of the United States as a modern military power and impact the legend of the Colt 1911, a sidearm used extensively by the Allied forces during these last months of WWI.
This Colt 1911 features a high luster blued finish and gold-filled engraving. The pistol also has custom grips with WWI medallions and the name of the battle the pistol commemorates. This series is from Colt commemorates of four major battles that our soldiers fought in World War I, the “War To End All Wars”. This one is the Chateau Thierry 1911 that was produced in 1967.
Contents:
This example will ship with the Original Display case and remains in ASTONISHING condition showing no evidence of consumer use or handling that we can see!
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 WWI Battle of Chateau Thierry Commemorative
Serial: 975-CT
Date of Manufacture: 1967
Caliber: .45 ACP
Finish: Blue w/ gold inlay
Barrel Length: 5"
Optics/Sights: Fixed front and rear
Stock/Grips: Original Factory Custom grips w/ medallions inlaid on both sides
Action: Semi-Auto
Markings: Standard / Right side slide stamped "1917 World War I Commemorative 1967" in a banner & inlayed in gold, Left side slide engraved with a battle scene inlayed in gold, left side wood grip medallion stamped "1917 1918 World War" with a eagle in the middle and "Chateau Thierry" below, right side wood grip medallion stamped "U.S.A The great War For Civilization" with 14 countries in middle with a standing soldier
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
This gorgeous 1911 pistol commemorates the Battle of Chateau-Theirry, a battle that took place during the Second Battle of the Marne operations that signaled the end of a long string of German victories. The Germans had pushed forward and reached the north bank of the Marne River at Chateau-Theirry, a mere 59 miles from Paris, in May 1918. June 1, 1918 would see the beginning of the Battle of Belleau Woods, where Allied and German forces would fight back and forth over wheatfields, forests, and trenches for the next several weeks. The Germans would attempt to split the Allied forces in two with a great bombardment and assault on the Allied forces on July 15, 1918, only to be bombarded and entrapped.
On July 18, 1918, a combined force of French and American soldiers launched a counteroffensive on the front between Fontenoy and Chateau-Thierry, now known as the Battle of Chateau-Thierry. This was one of the first operations the American Expeditionary Forces under General John Pershing undertook, and what could have been a disaster for new soldiers on the front actually started a string of forward pushes that was a turning point in a years-long war. This operation would shape the reputation of the United States as a modern military power and impact the legend of the Colt 1911, a sidearm used extensively by the Allied forces during these last months of WWI.
This Colt 1911 features a high luster blued finish and gold-filled engraving. The pistol also has custom grips with WWI medallions and the name of the battle the pistol commemorates. This series is from Colt commemorates of four major battles that our soldiers fought in World War I, the “War To End All Wars”. This one is the Chateau Thierry 1911 that was produced in 1967.
Contents:
This example will ship with the Original Display case and remains in ASTONISHING condition showing no evidence of consumer use or handling that we can see!
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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