Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this semi-automatic pistol for a penny-start auction, this is the Essex/Ithaca 1911.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Essex/Ithaca
Model: 1911
Serial: 33609
Caliber: .45 ACP
Finish: Parkerized
Barrel Length: 5"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front and Rear Sights
Stock/Grips: Textured Black Pachmayr GRIPPER with Finger Grooves
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
A 1911 built with a Parkerized Ithaca slide and an Essex frame in .45 ACP with a 5-inch barrel represents a fascinating hybrid of military heritage and commercial gunsmithing, blending components from two respected but very different eras of 1911 production. The Ithaca slide—originally produced during World War II for U.S. military-issue M1911A1 pistols—is forged steel with the distinctive wartime Parkerized finish, typically matte gray-green and known for its exceptional durability and corrosion resistance under harsh field conditions. These slides were machined to strict government specifications, giving them a rugged, no-nonsense character and a slightly looser but very reliable fit that helped G.I. pistols run even when dirty or heavily used. In contrast, the Essex frame is a commercial aftermarket component produced decades later for builders, hobbyists, and gunsmiths seeking a solid foundation for custom 1911 projects. Essex frames were cast and then machined to GI or enhanced tolerances and were widely regarded as a dependable platform for custom builds through the 1970s, ’80s, and ’90s, making them a popular choice for assembling functional, affordable, and often highly personalized 1911s. When paired, the Ithaca slide and Essex frame usually exhibit the slightly mixed fit typical of hybrid builds—often tight enough to deliver respectable accuracy while still maintaining the reliability associated with GI-pattern geometry.
Model: 1911
Serial: 33609
Caliber: .45 ACP
Finish: Parkerized
Barrel Length: 5"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front and Rear Sights
Stock/Grips: Textured Black Pachmayr GRIPPER with Finger Grooves
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
A 1911 built with a Parkerized Ithaca slide and an Essex frame in .45 ACP with a 5-inch barrel represents a fascinating hybrid of military heritage and commercial gunsmithing, blending components from two respected but very different eras of 1911 production. The Ithaca slide—originally produced during World War II for U.S. military-issue M1911A1 pistols—is forged steel with the distinctive wartime Parkerized finish, typically matte gray-green and known for its exceptional durability and corrosion resistance under harsh field conditions. These slides were machined to strict government specifications, giving them a rugged, no-nonsense character and a slightly looser but very reliable fit that helped G.I. pistols run even when dirty or heavily used. In contrast, the Essex frame is a commercial aftermarket component produced decades later for builders, hobbyists, and gunsmiths seeking a solid foundation for custom 1911 projects. Essex frames were cast and then machined to GI or enhanced tolerances and were widely regarded as a dependable platform for custom builds through the 1970s, ’80s, and ’90s, making them a popular choice for assembling functional, affordable, and often highly personalized 1911s. When paired, the Ithaca slide and Essex frame usually exhibit the slightly mixed fit typical of hybrid builds—often tight enough to deliver respectable accuracy while still maintaining the reliability associated with GI-pattern geometry.
The full-length 5-inch barrel helps optimize .45 ACP ballistics, providing smooth cycling and classic 1911 balance, while the Parkerized finish on the slide gives the pistol a distinctly vintage, service-grade appearance. Depending on how the builder configured it, the pistol might retain GI-style small sights, a short or long trigger, and arched or flat mainspring housing, or it may incorporate upgraded components like modern combat sights, polished feed ramps, enhanced safeties, or tuned ignition parts. Regardless of specific parts selection, a 1911 combining an Ithaca wartime slide with an Essex aftermarket frame is a firearm with unmistakable personality—part historical artifact, part custom shop creation, and entirely unique, reflecting both the enduring modularity of the 1911 platform and the hands-on craftsmanship of whoever built it.
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.
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping with Insurance $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping with Insurance $70.00
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Payment MUST be received within 14 days.
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.
Additional Details
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