Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this classic 1911 platform pistol today for a penny start auction, this is the Springfield Armory 1911-A1 GI Mil-Spec!
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SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Springfield Armory
Model: 1911-A1 GI Mil-Spec
Serial: NM143127
Caliber: .45 ACP
Finish: Parkerized
Barrel Length: 5"
Optics/Sights: Novak Style Low Mount Dovetail Cut Night Sights
Stock/Grips: Double Diamond Checkered Walnut
Action: Semi-Auto
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
With the end of World War II, production of U.S. M1911A1 pistols also ceased. In recent years, interest in and the collectibility of vintage M1911A1 pistols in original condition has increased, and the prices for World War II-issue guns has steadily climbed. Demand was such that production of replica World War II G.I.- style M1911A1 pistols has been undertaken by quite a few firms—the most recent of which is Springfield, Inc., and its GI .45 M1911-A1.
Externally, the new Springfield product is arguably the most accurate G.I. replica M1911A1 ever offered (with the possible exception of the pricey limited-edition M1911A1s recently offered by Colt). The Springfield GI .45 appears to be based on a late World War II production M1911A1, with a serrated hammer, slide stop and mainspring housing. The serrations were done in lieu of knurling, and that change was introduced in 1943-1944, depending upon the original manufacturer.
As the basic workings of the M1911A1 are well known, we’ll dispense with them here and concentrate on what sets the GI .45 apart. The slide is hand-lapped and serially numbered to the frame. This is not a custom pistol in the sense of Springfield’s TRP or Professional model, but the slide is tight and without perceptible play on the frame. The trigger should break cleanly at just over 41 ⁄2 lbs. with a bit of overtravel, but there was no perceptible creep. The action of the pistol should also be extremely smooth, although one could feel a slight bumpiness as the slide’s engraved serial number passed over the disconnector.
With a few exceptions, the GI .45 is true to the originals. Springfield wanted the replica to be as close as possible to the original, so rather than add a firing pin safety mechanism, a lightweight titanium firing pin was incorporated. The titanium part does not have as much inertia when dropped as a steel one, so the gun passes the drop test required on imported pistols (the gun is made by Brazil’s IMBEL).
The GI .45’s safety catch isn’t an exact duplicate of World War II pistols, either. Original pistols had a much smaller thumb pad at the forward edge of the safety lever, but this isn’t a fault. The final, most obvious departure from the original is the integral key lock at the upper end of the mainspring housing, which is incorporated in all Springfield’s M1911s. But it, too, is unobtrusive.
Although many GI .45s will be sold to re-enactors and shooters who want a pistol that is as close to the original as possible, the reliability of the gun with any type of ammunition warrants its consideration for personal protection and law enforcement use. The replica has no beveled magazine well or lowered and flared ejection port, but these aren’t really mandatory for defensive use. Beveled magazine wells and lowered and flared ejection ports enhance a pistol’s operation, but the operative word is “enhance”; they aren’t really necessary. The GI .45 is a handgun worthy of consideration for serious work.
Contents:
This example will ship with a "Doskocil" brand case, papers, and a total of 3 magazines seen 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: 1911-A1 GI Mil-Spec
Serial: NM143127
Caliber: .45 ACP
Finish: Parkerized
Barrel Length: 5"
Optics/Sights: Novak Style Low Mount Dovetail Cut Night Sights
Stock/Grips: Double Diamond Checkered Walnut
Action: Semi-Auto
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
With the end of World War II, production of U.S. M1911A1 pistols also ceased. In recent years, interest in and the collectibility of vintage M1911A1 pistols in original condition has increased, and the prices for World War II-issue guns has steadily climbed. Demand was such that production of replica World War II G.I.- style M1911A1 pistols has been undertaken by quite a few firms—the most recent of which is Springfield, Inc., and its GI .45 M1911-A1.
Externally, the new Springfield product is arguably the most accurate G.I. replica M1911A1 ever offered (with the possible exception of the pricey limited-edition M1911A1s recently offered by Colt). The Springfield GI .45 appears to be based on a late World War II production M1911A1, with a serrated hammer, slide stop and mainspring housing. The serrations were done in lieu of knurling, and that change was introduced in 1943-1944, depending upon the original manufacturer.
As the basic workings of the M1911A1 are well known, we’ll dispense with them here and concentrate on what sets the GI .45 apart. The slide is hand-lapped and serially numbered to the frame. This is not a custom pistol in the sense of Springfield’s TRP or Professional model, but the slide is tight and without perceptible play on the frame. The trigger should break cleanly at just over 41 ⁄2 lbs. with a bit of overtravel, but there was no perceptible creep. The action of the pistol should also be extremely smooth, although one could feel a slight bumpiness as the slide’s engraved serial number passed over the disconnector.
With a few exceptions, the GI .45 is true to the originals. Springfield wanted the replica to be as close as possible to the original, so rather than add a firing pin safety mechanism, a lightweight titanium firing pin was incorporated. The titanium part does not have as much inertia when dropped as a steel one, so the gun passes the drop test required on imported pistols (the gun is made by Brazil’s IMBEL).
The GI .45’s safety catch isn’t an exact duplicate of World War II pistols, either. Original pistols had a much smaller thumb pad at the forward edge of the safety lever, but this isn’t a fault. The final, most obvious departure from the original is the integral key lock at the upper end of the mainspring housing, which is incorporated in all Springfield’s M1911s. But it, too, is unobtrusive.
Although many GI .45s will be sold to re-enactors and shooters who want a pistol that is as close to the original as possible, the reliability of the gun with any type of ammunition warrants its consideration for personal protection and law enforcement use. The replica has no beveled magazine well or lowered and flared ejection port, but these aren’t really mandatory for defensive use. Beveled magazine wells and lowered and flared ejection ports enhance a pistol’s operation, but the operative word is “enhance”; they aren’t really necessary. The GI .45 is a handgun worthy of consideration for serious work.
Contents:
This example will ship with a "Doskocil" brand case, papers, and a total of 3 magazines seen 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.
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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