(C) A SCARCE CHARLES REED INSPECTED COLT 1911A1 .45 ACP SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL IN EXCELLENT CONDITION

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Circa 1940 per serial number. Half moon front sight, square notch flat top rear sight, "P" stamped ahead of rear sight, left side of slide with two-line two-block patent and address information with intercepting Rampant Colt. Barrel with "COLT 45 AUTO" on lower left side of chamber, "P" on left lug, "G" in front of lug. Top of frame with "CSR" "G" and "C" proofs about the disconnector. Frame with "CSR" proof under the slide release for Charles Reed, a scarce inspector who only worked from August 1938 to December 1940, with observed ranges of 718360 - 722610. Other proofs include "P" near magazine release, "P" and Colt's VP proof on left side of trigger guard web, right side with "60". Right side of frame with US property marking, model designation, and serial number. Small parts comprise checkered spurred hammer, thick tab safety, checkered slide release, short checkered trigger, checkered magazine release, long A1 grip safety, arched knurled mainspring housing with lanyard loop, and fully checkered walnut grips. Fully blued magazine with "S" on lip denoting manufacture by Scoville. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining virtually all of the factory bluing with silvering to sharp edges and to fore of slide and dust cover consistent with holster wear. Appropriate distension about proofs from application of stamp. Some superficial handling marks and scratches throughout, some silvering, most noticeable at right side of slide and at straps. Mechanically fine, bore is excellent with strong rifling. This is an outstanding example of a very rare inspector. Barrel Length: 5" Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1911A1 Serial Number: 7197707

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(C) A SCARCE CHARLES REED INSPECTED COLT 1911A1 .45 ACP SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL IN EXCELLENT CONDITION
(C) A SCARCE CHARLES REED INSPECTED COLT 1911A1 .45 ACP SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL IN EXCELLENT CONDITION
Lot number: 3076
Seller: Morphy Auctions
Event: May 8-10, 2024 Firearms & Militaria Day 3
Ends: Friday, May 10 | 9:00 AM  Eastern

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