| The Colt 1911 Commercial was made from 1912 to 1926, with
serial numbers from C1 to C138,532. The pistols were equipped with
a 5 inch barrel, fixed sights, 7-shot magazine, flat main spring housing,
polished blue finish only, checkered walnut grips, were denoted by "C"
preceding the serial number, and were chambered in .45 ACP. This
1914 vintage 1911 Commercial is all correct, with the exception of period
smooth ivory grips, instead of the checkered walnut. The gun retains
most all of its original blue finish, with thinning on the sharp edges
of the frame, slide and backstrap, and some spotting in the area around
the serial number. The bore is bright, with sharp rifling, but does
have some minor corrosion in some grooves near the chamber. The action
is tight and functions perfectly. A great looking 1911 Commercial.
When this gun was purchased, a family member related that it had been
carried by a relative in WWI. The military style holster and belt
have been with it since that time. Apparently, the original owner
was a commissioned officer, as the gun and the holster/belt are commercial
purchases rather than military issue, and officers were allowed to purchase
their own sidearms.
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For additional information and details about this gun, ask for Garry or
Charles at 859-276-1419. If you come into our store to view this
gun in person, let your sale representative know you saw it on our web
site.
AMF ID: M12-1514 |
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