Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this Limited Edition semi-automatic pistol today for a penny start auction, this is the Auto Ordnance / The American Historical Foundation 1911A1 Iwo Jima Commemorative (45th Anniversary)!
This example was manufactured to honor the 45th Anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima, with an overall total of 500 produced, making them RARE and an excellent choice to add to your firearm collection!
This example was manufactured to honor the 45th Anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima, with an overall total of 500 produced, making them RARE and an excellent choice to add to your firearm collection!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Auto Ordnance / The American Historical Foundation
Model: 1911A1 Iwo Jima Commemorative (45th Anniversary)
Serial: IJ060
Date of Manufacture: 1990
Caliber: .45 ACP
Finish: Blue & 24k Gold
Barrel Length: 5"
Optics/Sights: Fixed serrated ramp front / Fixed rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered American walnut inlaid with 24k gold plated cloisonne medallions
Action: Semi-Auto
Markings: Standard / Left side of slide engraved "In Honor Of The Invasion Of Iwo Jima 11 Nov 1944 16 Mar 1945" with Flag raising of Mt. Suribachi in the middle surrounded by oak leaves inlaid with 24k gold, rear of slide engraved "Mt. Suribachi 23 Feb 1945" surrounded by oak leaves inlaid with 24k gold, Right side slide engraved "William A. Mesisenheimer 1LT USMC RET B128"
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
America's fight in World War II began and ended on the Islands of the Pacific -most of them small, yet strategically located as "stepping stones" to Japan- an island itself. All the battles were hard fought and important. But one in particular, The assault on Iwo, is seared in our national memory. Sadly, today, in the 45th Anniversary Year of the assault on Iwo, Victory in the Pacific, and Allied Victory in World War II, the generation of Veterans who bravely fought is passing on, and so many of the memories of their valor and patriotism. As a salesman said at the end of World War II: "Our mission now is to remember." So, lest we forget -The American Historical Foundation is proud to announce a lasting, tangible symbol of American valor in World War II- the Iwo Jima Commemorative .45. This specially commissioned, firing, Limited Edition .45 is history etched in steel.
This is the World's first .45 ever issued in honor of Iwo Jima, placing it in the "first-ever" class of distinction. This category has seen many significant, well-documented price increases. From the standpoint of future investment value, only 500 was made, making each one very rare. Even each serial number is special: from 001 to 500 with the prefix "IJ," for Iwo Jima.
The important story of American valor in the Pacific is permanently etched in the mirror polished and blued steel of this .45: The immortal flag raising at Mt. Suribachi; the dates of the flag raising and Iwo Jima Campaign: and oak leaves, symbolic of America's strength in battle. To further enhance its collector value, ten components of the special .45 are plated with genuine 24-Karat Gold. Custom made grips of American walnut are inserted with 24-Karat Gold plated cloisonne medallions. Each of these pistols is built to military specifications for this special commemorative edition by the gunsmiths of Auto Ordnance and fires the same .45 ammunition made famous by our armed forces.
Condition/Contents:
This example is in Excellent condition for its age showing no evidence of normal consumer use or handling that we can see. This example will also ship with the Iwo Jima walnut presentation case, original paperwork, and the Certificate of Authenticity!
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 Iwo Jima Commemorative (45th Anniversary)
Serial: IJ060
Date of Manufacture: 1990
Caliber: .45 ACP
Finish: Blue & 24k Gold
Barrel Length: 5"
Optics/Sights: Fixed serrated ramp front / Fixed rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered American walnut inlaid with 24k gold plated cloisonne medallions
Action: Semi-Auto
Markings: Standard / Left side of slide engraved "In Honor Of The Invasion Of Iwo Jima 11 Nov 1944 16 Mar 1945" with Flag raising of Mt. Suribachi in the middle surrounded by oak leaves inlaid with 24k gold, rear of slide engraved "Mt. Suribachi 23 Feb 1945" surrounded by oak leaves inlaid with 24k gold, Right side slide engraved "William A. Mesisenheimer 1LT USMC RET B128"
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The M1911 (Colt 1911 or Colt Government) is a single-action, recoil-operated, semi-automatic pistol chambered for the .45 ACP cartridge. The pistol's formal U.S. military designation as of 1940 was Automatic Pistol, Caliber .45, M1911 for the original model adopted in March 1911, and Automatic Pistol, Caliber .45, M1911A1 for the improved M1911A1 model, which entered service in 1926. The designation changed to Pistol, Caliber .45, Automatic, M1911A1 in the Vietnam War era.
Designed by John Browning, the M1911 is the best-known of his designs to use the short recoil principle in its basic design. The pistol was widely copied, and this operating system rose to become the preeminent type of the 20th century and of nearly all modern centerfire pistols. It is popular with civilian shooters in competitive events such as the International Defensive Pistol Association and International Practical Shooting Confederation.
America's fight in World War II began and ended on the Islands of the Pacific -most of them small, yet strategically located as "stepping stones" to Japan- an island itself. All the battles were hard fought and important. But one in particular, The assault on Iwo, is seared in our national memory. Sadly, today, in the 45th Anniversary Year of the assault on Iwo, Victory in the Pacific, and Allied Victory in World War II, the generation of Veterans who bravely fought is passing on, and so many of the memories of their valor and patriotism. As a salesman said at the end of World War II: "Our mission now is to remember." So, lest we forget -The American Historical Foundation is proud to announce a lasting, tangible symbol of American valor in World War II- the Iwo Jima Commemorative .45. This specially commissioned, firing, Limited Edition .45 is history etched in steel.
This is the World's first .45 ever issued in honor of Iwo Jima, placing it in the "first-ever" class of distinction. This category has seen many significant, well-documented price increases. From the standpoint of future investment value, only 500 was made, making each one very rare. Even each serial number is special: from 001 to 500 with the prefix "IJ," for Iwo Jima.
The important story of American valor in the Pacific is permanently etched in the mirror polished and blued steel of this .45: The immortal flag raising at Mt. Suribachi; the dates of the flag raising and Iwo Jima Campaign: and oak leaves, symbolic of America's strength in battle. To further enhance its collector value, ten components of the special .45 are plated with genuine 24-Karat Gold. Custom made grips of American walnut are inserted with 24-Karat Gold plated cloisonne medallions. Each of these pistols is built to military specifications for this special commemorative edition by the gunsmiths of Auto Ordnance and fires the same .45 ammunition made famous by our armed forces.
Condition/Contents:
This example is in Excellent condition for its age showing no evidence of normal consumer use or handling that we can see. This example will also ship with the Iwo Jima walnut presentation case, original paperwork, and the Certificate of Authenticity!
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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