Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this awesome semi-auto pistol today for a penny start auction, this is the Colt WWI Reproduction M1911 (1918 Reintroduction)!
This Colt pistol is a faithful reproduction of a Colt M1911 pistol produced during WWI and is not equipped with a firing pin safety mechanism (which is found is all Colts manufactured since the mid 1980's).
This Colt is a 1st year & limited production model!
2008-2009
This Colt pistol is a faithful reproduction of a Colt M1911 pistol produced during WWI and is not equipped with a firing pin safety mechanism (which is found is all Colts manufactured since the mid 1980's).
This Colt is a 1st year & limited production model!
2008-2009
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: WWI Reintroduction M1911
Serial: 2489WWI
Date of Manufacture: 2008
Caliber: .45 ACP
Finish: Black Oxide
Barrel Length: 5"
Optics/Sights: Fixed
Stock/Grips: Fully Checkered Genuine Elephant Ivory
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Good, original WW1-era Colt 1911s are rare and expensive nowadays. That's why in late 2003 the Colt Custom Shop introduced a limited production replica of the M1911 pistol based on the original 1911 blueprints. These pistols are a faithful reproduction of the Colt Government 1911 as used by the US military in the Great War. It must be stressed that between 2003 and 2009 Colt produced two reintroduction of the "Model of 1911" in .45 ACP, albeit the difference is only in the finish: a first production of only 3-4,000 pieces with a special finish called "Carbonia Blue" - evocative of the deep bluing seen on the civilian market Colts and the initial military lots - and then a second run called by Colt “1918 Model” characterized by a "Black Oxide" finish like the one used for later war guns (around 1918) when production processes were simplified (the gun pictured above belongs to this second production run).
The presentation of the weapon underlines the "limited" nature of this production: a beautiful rectangular box made of blue cardboard with the golden Colt logo. Inside the box there are two compartments, for the accessories and the gun. The latter is contained in a cardboard box reproducing the military packaging used to ship military Colt 1911s from the factory. Two seven-round magazine are supplied: it's a shame that they are fully blued and not “two-tone” like the original ones. The accessories include a cable lock, the usual orange plastic chamber safety flag, and a L shaped tool, a nice replica of the original takedown tool. Finally, there's a reproduction of the user's manual of 1912 (revised edition of 1914).
Under the “Belle Epoque” dress, the mechanics are basically those of a 70 Series Colt - that is, no firing pin safety - with a handful of 80 Series elements (e.g. the extractor). This, however, in no way detracts from Colt's remarkable reverse engineering effort to reproduce as closely as possible the characteristics of the original 1911. The crisp "UNITED STATES PROPERTY" indication on the left side of the frame and the old style Colt roll mark in the back of the slide really warm the hearts of collectors. The lanyard loop is a nice touch, too. Moreover, the barrel has the correct feed ramp profile, very similar to the profile you can find in original military pistols. Another nicety is the slide stop window in the frame, which is not fully cut like in modern 1911. You have to strip down the gun to notice it, but it's there. Slide and frame are very well fitted with no play whatsoever even when shaking the gun, which is always a good news. Material is all steel here - no aluminum, plastic or polymer anywhere – and barrel length is the traditional 5”, of course.
Unfortunately, the Colt 1911 WW1 reintroduction was a limited run and it is no more in production.
Condition and Contents:
As you can see in the many high resolution photos, this Colt is what we believe to be New Old Stock showing no evidence of regular consumer use or handling that we can see! Additionally, it will ship with the original Custom Shop Colt box, the cardboard gun box (reintroduction of the military packaging used to ship military Colt 1911's from the factory), additional mag, the original double diamond grips, and all the other original 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.
Model: WWI Reintroduction M1911
Serial: 2489WWI
Date of Manufacture: 2008
Caliber: .45 ACP
Finish: Black Oxide
Barrel Length: 5"
Optics/Sights: Fixed
Stock/Grips: Fully Checkered Genuine Elephant Ivory
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Good, original WW1-era Colt 1911s are rare and expensive nowadays. That's why in late 2003 the Colt Custom Shop introduced a limited production replica of the M1911 pistol based on the original 1911 blueprints. These pistols are a faithful reproduction of the Colt Government 1911 as used by the US military in the Great War. It must be stressed that between 2003 and 2009 Colt produced two reintroduction of the "Model of 1911" in .45 ACP, albeit the difference is only in the finish: a first production of only 3-4,000 pieces with a special finish called "Carbonia Blue" - evocative of the deep bluing seen on the civilian market Colts and the initial military lots - and then a second run called by Colt “1918 Model” characterized by a "Black Oxide" finish like the one used for later war guns (around 1918) when production processes were simplified (the gun pictured above belongs to this second production run).
The presentation of the weapon underlines the "limited" nature of this production: a beautiful rectangular box made of blue cardboard with the golden Colt logo. Inside the box there are two compartments, for the accessories and the gun. The latter is contained in a cardboard box reproducing the military packaging used to ship military Colt 1911s from the factory. Two seven-round magazine are supplied: it's a shame that they are fully blued and not “two-tone” like the original ones. The accessories include a cable lock, the usual orange plastic chamber safety flag, and a L shaped tool, a nice replica of the original takedown tool. Finally, there's a reproduction of the user's manual of 1912 (revised edition of 1914).
Under the “Belle Epoque” dress, the mechanics are basically those of a 70 Series Colt - that is, no firing pin safety - with a handful of 80 Series elements (e.g. the extractor). This, however, in no way detracts from Colt's remarkable reverse engineering effort to reproduce as closely as possible the characteristics of the original 1911. The crisp "UNITED STATES PROPERTY" indication on the left side of the frame and the old style Colt roll mark in the back of the slide really warm the hearts of collectors. The lanyard loop is a nice touch, too. Moreover, the barrel has the correct feed ramp profile, very similar to the profile you can find in original military pistols. Another nicety is the slide stop window in the frame, which is not fully cut like in modern 1911. You have to strip down the gun to notice it, but it's there. Slide and frame are very well fitted with no play whatsoever even when shaking the gun, which is always a good news. Material is all steel here - no aluminum, plastic or polymer anywhere – and barrel length is the traditional 5”, of course.
Unfortunately, the Colt 1911 WW1 reintroduction was a limited run and it is no more in production.
Condition and Contents:
As you can see in the many high resolution photos, this Colt is what we believe to be New Old Stock showing no evidence of regular consumer use or handling that we can see! Additionally, it will ship with the original Custom Shop Colt box, the cardboard gun box (reintroduction of the military packaging used to ship military Colt 1911's from the factory), additional mag, the original double diamond grips, and all the other original 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.
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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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