#63 • **Lend-Lease Colt US M1911A1 Pistol

Part of Arms, Armor and The Early West (live auction by Lewis & Grant Auctions)

High bid $1,900.00

Status: Sold

.45ACP Caliber, 5" Barrel, S/N: 1641217. Colt Lend-Lease Marked "UNITED STATES PROPERTY" over the serial number and "M 1911A1 U.S. ARMY" to the right of the slide stop pin. It also has British proof marks "[crown]/BNP" on the frame, slide, and barrel with additional proof marking "crossed swords" on the frame. Knurled trigger, checkered hammer spur, stop and thumb safety with a serrated slide. Fitted with a blued Colt barrel that is marked with a single "P" on the side of the lug as well as "Colt 45 Auto". It is marked with a "G.H.D." ordnance mark below slide stop for Guy H. Drewry. "P" proof mark is located near the magazine release, and on top of the slide in front of the rear sight. Cross cannons ordnance mark on the right rear of the frame, to the right of the hammer pin. **Very good condition. Parkerized finish is in good shape except a slight "dummy mark scratch" from field stripping it and some silvering around the edges from wear. Grips are original and in good shape with reinforced rings and a few very minor marks from wear. ** $1,500-$2,500