In 96% very sharp condition, we have a Scarce Early Colt (C 7062) WWI Canadian Military Colt 1911 Government Model Pistol in .45 acp. This pistol was shipped to the Canadian Government on September 11, 1914 right during the 2nd Month of the war, part of a contract on only 5000 pistols that were shipped September through November of 1914 to the Canadians. This very early Colt is one of the very first ones that were sent to Canada.  This Beautiful early Colt Commercial Pistol has all the early features such as the short hammer and the round rear sight, bright blue finish and is completely factory original.
At the outbreak of the First World War, Colt sold 70,000 Model 1911 pistols to Various Countries but only 5,000 went to Canada and they are rarely seen and hardly ever this nice. Most were probably lost in the fighting in France. This pistol is a great example of a very desirable WWI Canadian Military Colt. Canada played a major role in the fighting in France right from the beginning of the war and they along with the Australians were the primary source of manpower in the years 1917-18 for the Commonwealth Forces. This is an exceptionally attractive piece and is a great example of the most desirable handgun one could use during the war. This is a top shelf WWI military Colt.
