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Ben85023
06-10-2020, 07:37 PM
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I would like to offer for sale my 1940 Colt M1911A1. This is an original firearm. The numbers match on stamped internal parts. I have had the recoil and hammer springs replaced so it is more reliable to shoot, but I still have the originals which will be included with the sale.

There were 4,696 M1911A1’s manufactured by Colt in 1940. It is my understanding these were sent to the Navy as this was prior to our involvement.

I brought it to Nelson Ford several years ago. He was impressed with the condition and said it was as original an example as he had seen in years. The 1940 Colts were one of the last years that were blued before they switched to parkerized finishes on these. The only possible issue is the magazine may not be WW2 vintage. I am not certain. Also included is the holster that came with it when I purchased it.

I regularly shoot this pistol. It is not a safe queen. The patina and originality of this are outstanding. This is one that you can keep in the family for generations. Circumstances as they are, I need to make some room in the safe and free up some capital.

The price is $2000 firm; no trades at this time.

Preferable meetup location is Sportsman’s at 17/101. Thank you.

Yamil
06-27-2020, 01:25 PM
This is a beautiful pistol, I went ahead and slightly edited your price so it would be more noticeable to old folks with bad eyes like me!! I hope you sell it fast, this is a SUPERB Price!!

I also deleted your Bump post because I did the same thing by posting!!!

Silent Operator
06-28-2020, 12:12 PM
Morning,

I collect these Colts, my most valuable being a Union Switch and Signal 1911. You mentioned only issue is the magazine, is there pitting on the right side of the slide? Or just a picture anomaly? I am trying to get a basic idea on what it is. Thanks for your attention.

Lev

Ben85023
06-28-2020, 02:02 PM
Hello, yes, there is pitting around the ejection port. What I should have said was that as far as I can verify, all numbers match with the exception of the magazine which is void of any markings. The finish is original, never refinished. It is very worn, but that photo shows the greatest extent of the pitting. There are a few very tiny spots on the underside of the frame that would need to been seen in person. If anyone would like more detailed photos, I would be happy to accommodate.

Ben85023
07-18-2020, 07:37 AM
Back up top...

Ben85023
07-25-2020, 08:50 AM
Bump back up...

Ben85023
08-05-2020, 08:39 PM
August bump...