SOLD FRI JUL 28, US WWII UNION SWITCH & SIGNAL 1911A1, JULY 1943 MID PRODUCTION, MINT CRISP EXAMPLE!
$8,950.00
Out of stock
In 97% mint crisp condition, we have a very attractive and very elusive Union Switch & Signal made US WW2 1911A1 Pistol. Realistically, this is the most sought after 1911 Pistol by collectors and is the one rare 1911 that is obtainable by any serious collector. Because of the du-lite finish, they have a very distinctive bluish look. These pistols were made in Swissvale, PA which is a suburb of Pittsburgh and they made the smallest number of pistols of the main 4 WWII contractors at only around 55,000. This is minuscule compared to the other contractors, even Ithaca made 400,000. Finding one this mint and all original is a pretty big deal!
This pistol is a top example of a mid-production pistol and was produced in July, 1943. This is the “Lazy P” variation with the P proof in the sideways position on the slide. This pistol is 100% factory original and is in mint condition with an excellent bore as well. It of course has a High Standard barrel and an original WWII blued magazine. You will also notice the very distinctive milling on the barrel bushing that you only see on US&S production. These pistols are almost impossible to find this nice and we are very happy to be able to offer it to our clients. This is one of the sharpest looking Switches we have seen.
