Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this absolutely gorgeous set of semi-auto pistols today for a penny start auction, they are Colt 1911A1 WWII Commemorative Pacific & European Theater Series!
These beautiful Colt Commemorative Government Model 1911A1 pistols are BOTH number 1563 of 11,501 total manufactured in the PTO/ETO series. The low serial number and extraordinary condition of these pistol makes them highly desirable among collectors and enthusiasts.
These beautiful Colt Commemorative Government Model 1911A1 pistols are BOTH number 1563 of 11,501 total manufactured in the PTO/ETO series. The low serial number and extraordinary condition of these pistol makes them highly desirable among collectors and enthusiasts.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Example A
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 1911A1 WWII Series Pacific Theater
Serial: 1563PTO
Date of Manufacture: 1970
Caliber: .45 ACP
Finish: High Polish Nickel
Barrel Length: 5"
Optics/Sights: Fixed
Stock/Grips: Smooth Walnut
Action: Semi-Auto
Markings: The left side of the slide is engraved with “PEARL HARBOR . CORAL SEA . CORREGIDOR / GUADALCANAL . TARAWA . SAIPAN . LEYTE GULF . IWO JIMA . OKINAWA . TOKYO” bordered with palm leaves and with palm leaves at the rear of the slide. The right side of the slide is engraved with “WORLD WAR II COMMEMORATIVE / PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS” bordered with palm leaves and with palm leaves at the rear of the slide.
Example B
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 1911A1 WWII Series European Theater
Serial: 1563ETO
Date of Manufacture: 1970
Caliber: .45 ACP
Finish: High Polish Nickel
Barrel Length: 5"
Optics/Sights: Fixed
Stock/Grips: Smooth Hardwood
Action: Semi-Auto
Markings: The left side of the slide is engraved with “WORLD WAR II COMMEMORATIVE / EUROPEAN THEATER OF OPERATIONS” bordered with oak leaves and with oak leaves at the rear of the slide. The right side of the slide is engraved with “NORTH ATLANTIC . TUNISIA . SICILY / PLOESTI . SALERNO . ANZIO . NORMANDY . BASTOGNE . REMAGEN . BERLIN” bordered with oak leaves and with oak leaves at the rear of the slide.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
These two WWII Commemorative 1911s from Colt honor the European and Pacific Theaters of operation during World War Two. These highly collectible pistols are chambered in 45 ACP and feature walnut grips. The grips handsomely compliment these 1911s nickel finished slides which feature engraved scrollwork along with the names of several important locations throughout the Allies European and Pacific campaigns respectively. Both pistols have their own box featuring scenes from the German surrender at Rheims and the Japanese surrender at Tokyo respectively.
These beautiful examples are both number 1563 of 11,501 total manufactured in the PTO/ETO series. The low serial number and extraordinary condition of these pistol makes them highly desirable among collectors and enthusiasts.
Contents:
This set will ship with both of their original hinge-top wooden presentation case with a glass window and silver inlaid plaque stating each commemorative and the dates, total of 7 nickel dummy rounds of .45 ACP ammo each, and one key that fits both cases.
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: 1911A1 WWII Series Pacific Theater
Serial: 1563PTO
Date of Manufacture: 1970
Caliber: .45 ACP
Finish: High Polish Nickel
Barrel Length: 5"
Optics/Sights: Fixed
Stock/Grips: Smooth Walnut
Action: Semi-Auto
Markings: The left side of the slide is engraved with “PEARL HARBOR . CORAL SEA . CORREGIDOR / GUADALCANAL . TARAWA . SAIPAN . LEYTE GULF . IWO JIMA . OKINAWA . TOKYO” bordered with palm leaves and with palm leaves at the rear of the slide. The right side of the slide is engraved with “WORLD WAR II COMMEMORATIVE / PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS” bordered with palm leaves and with palm leaves at the rear of the slide.
Example B
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 1911A1 WWII Series European Theater
Serial: 1563ETO
Date of Manufacture: 1970
Caliber: .45 ACP
Finish: High Polish Nickel
Barrel Length: 5"
Optics/Sights: Fixed
Stock/Grips: Smooth Hardwood
Action: Semi-Auto
Markings: The left side of the slide is engraved with “WORLD WAR II COMMEMORATIVE / EUROPEAN THEATER OF OPERATIONS” bordered with oak leaves and with oak leaves at the rear of the slide. The right side of the slide is engraved with “NORTH ATLANTIC . TUNISIA . SICILY / PLOESTI . SALERNO . ANZIO . NORMANDY . BASTOGNE . REMAGEN . BERLIN” bordered with oak leaves and with oak leaves at the rear of the slide.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
These two WWII Commemorative 1911s from Colt honor the European and Pacific Theaters of operation during World War Two. These highly collectible pistols are chambered in 45 ACP and feature walnut grips. The grips handsomely compliment these 1911s nickel finished slides which feature engraved scrollwork along with the names of several important locations throughout the Allies European and Pacific campaigns respectively. Both pistols have their own box featuring scenes from the German surrender at Rheims and the Japanese surrender at Tokyo respectively.
These beautiful examples are both number 1563 of 11,501 total manufactured in the PTO/ETO series. The low serial number and extraordinary condition of these pistol makes them highly desirable among collectors and enthusiasts.
Contents:
This set will ship with both of their original hinge-top wooden presentation case with a glass window and silver inlaid plaque stating each commemorative and the dates, total of 7 nickel dummy rounds of .45 ACP ammo each, and one key that fits both cases.
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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Long Gun Standard Shipping $65.00
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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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