1941 Brushed Blue Colt M1911A1 s/n 730152

[Ray LaChance]

This is one of 9 pistols I've photographed and added to the Gallery recently.

The "freckling" or aging is relatively common on military brushed blue pistols. However, it's essentially a form of oxidation and negatively impacts a condition rating. It may be caused from poor storage or harsh elements. It is sometimes referred to as "browning". My photos are taken in relatively bright lighting. In normal room lighting, pistol finishes often look better. I would rather see the finish, the wear and the details, and don't really mind seeing the aging that comes with it. Under bright lighting, almost all original examples will show some degree of browning. I'd always rather have a better pistol, but am more concerned with having an original example.

Thanks Scott!

Yep. Saw it in the gallery. Love it! I am sure you can guess my next question :-)

Ray