SOLD VERY WELL DOCUMENTED US WWI COLT 1911 US ARMY PISTOL, “BLACK ARMY”, JUNE 1918 PRODUCTION, 100% ORIGINAL! CAQRRIED BY A Lt IN THE 137th INFANTRY, OVER THERE!
$4,250.00
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In 92% condition, we have a Well Documented US WWI issued Colt Model of 1911 US Army Service Pistol. This is the “Black Army” variant which is a mid to late 1918 production Pistol with the rougher polish and the black oxide finish that is extremely non-durable. As you see with this example, a significant amount of finish deterioration has occurred on the slide. This is not attributable to wear but to the unsuccessful surface treatment of the Black Oxide finish that these pistols are well known for. This pistol is 100% correct and original and the bore is mint.
This is a very well documented pistol that has stayed with all its attached articles for well over 100 years. It was carried and brought back by 1st Lieutenant John A. McLean Jr. along with the original holster. McLean served in the 137th Infantry division and saw action at St Michel and the Argonne. More than likely he was promoted to Lieut in the Field. This pistol, the photos the unit history and French book have all stayed together from the family and are currently in need of a new caretaker. This is a real, been there and done that “Over there” pistol.
