NO RESERVE!! Here's an interesting pistol for the collector of U.S. Military pistols. This is a Colt 1911 U.S. Army .45 automatic that has been renumbered with an 'X-Serial Number'. Shortly after WW1 the military decided that it would institute a program to renumber pistols which had been recovered with defaced or obliterated serial numbers. So as not to duplicate serial numbers already in existance, it was decided to use a special serial range for this purpose, all with the 'X' prefix. This pistol belongs to the first series of X-serial number guns which were renumbered and refurbished at Springfield Armory & Augusta Arsenal between 1925-1953. This particular pistol can be dated to 1942 by the rather rare 'Austempered' Springfield replacement barrel with heat lot 'PX-1'. In addition to the new serial number, this pistol was also hand stamped with 'UNITED STATES PROPERTY' on the left side of the frame's dust cover since the original marking had been removed as well. The arsenal parkerized finish rates about 95% with only light signs of use. The barrel, hammer, safety and grips are all WWII vintage while the balance of the parts appear to be original WW1 in origin. The mechanics appear to be in perfect working order and the bore is excellent. The magazine is a WWII contract magazine with the name 'McClure' lightly marked on one side and a number on the other. The 'X-Serial Number' guns are an interesting variation not too commonly seen. Fewer than 6000 guns were renumbered in total. Buyer pays $20.00 shipping. A C&R License is acceptable for transfer.
I have a Colt 1911 in 38 super that is in good condition with some holster wear. It has two Colt mags stamped COLT Super 38 Auto. The serial number is 70XXX which dates to 1948.
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