WWI 1918 Colt M1911

[TJHartley00]

Hello friends and collectors!

Sorry I've been MIA for a while, got busy w work and didn't buy anything for a bit while I waited on my C&R FFL to come in.

I just received this sweetie today from a GB auction (that I think I did pretty good on). 1918 production, Black, Army, intact SN and "United States Property." SN 427817. It *appears* the finish is original. Definitely no parkerizing, nor any arsenal refurb stamps. The barrel also appears original but it's rough and not a lot of rifling left. It hasn't been cleaned in God knows how long, but I just got done w a good rub down. Just over $2k plus the cost of a new (old) barrel when I find one... Don't worry, I'll keep this one too!

Also came w a black M1916 Perkins Cambell 1917 JA(L?, H?), a brown Boyt -44- holster, and a brown leather double mag pouch stamped "U.S. Milwaukee Saddlery Co. 1946" on the back.

This is my first original M1911. I had an older AO "USGI" repop for years, but I've always wanted an original.

It came with three mags, two of which are unmarked and look brand new, so I'm assuming current production. The one that came in the pistol is marked "COLT 45 AUTO" but it also looks fairly new production.

What do you guys think? Does the finish look right to you? Did I do okay?

[Sapper740]

You did very well as original 1911's fetch more than 1911A1's especially when they're in as good condition as yours. I have a 1917 built 1911 serial no. 186XXX in my collection that has seen a lot of use and I've been offered $1,500 for it so for a little over 2k you did well.

[TJHartley00]

Thanks Sapper! I feel pretty good about it so I'm glad I came out on top w this one!