The backstrap also shows two tiny compression marks near its bottom. The frame shows thinning on the front corner of the trigger guard and on the backstrap. There are light scratches on the left side of the slide at the front of the frame, light handling marks on both sides of the slide and a small compression mark on the top of the slide.

The slide and frame show surface frosting and isolated spots of pinprick surface erosion, which is primarily at the front of the slide. The front edges of the slide and frame show thinning and there are marks through the finish on each side of the front of the slide from wear on the frame. Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 92% of its metal finish. The grips rate in about Fine to Excellent overall condition.īore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling shows slight wear.

There are neither chips nor cracks noted. There is a marred area on the left grip above and in front of the lower escutcheon and on the right grip in front of the diamond escutcheon. The checkering shows very light wear except for at the bottom edges where it shows moderate wear. Both grips show very minor marks in the smooth diamond shaped escutcheons around the grip screws. Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are checkered walnut “Double Diamond” grips. The front sight is a short blade fixed to the slide. Sights / Optics: This pistol is mounted with a rounded top rear sight with a “U” notch dovetailed into the slide.

The underside slide flat is marked “2” at the rear and “T” at the front. The underside of the barrel at the lug is marked “5”. The barrel is marked “P” and “H” at the port. The rear of the slide in front of the hammer is marked with a Gothic “H” (Francis L. The right side of the slide is marked “Model of 1911 U.S. The right side of the frame is marked “No 34147”. The left side of the frame is marked “UNITED STATES PROPERTY”. The left of the frame near the magazine release is marked with a circled “WGP” (Walter G. CT, U.S.A.” and with the Rampant Colt logo at the rear. Markings: The left side of the slide is marked “Patented Apr.20.1897 / Sept.9.1902. Action Type: Single Action Semi-Automatic with Removable Magazine

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