Colt M1911A1 U.S. Army .45 ACP WWII-Era Semi-Automatic Pistol – 1944 Production, Parkerized, Collectible
Produced in 1944 under a U.S. Army contract, this Colt M1911A1 represents the late-war standard for America’s iconic service pistol. Serial number 1672XXX falls within the Colt block inspected by Col. Guy H. Drewry (G.H.D.), and the pistol retains its original matte grey parkerized finish and Keyes Fibre brown plastic grips.
The combination of wartime production dates, original configuration, and intact inspector marks makes this example especially attractive to collectors seeking an authentic World War II sidearm.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent – Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling – Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The matte grey parkerized finish shows scattered handling marks consistent with service use. The bore remains bright and clean.
What’s Included
- Colt M1911A1 U.S. Army pistol
- 1× G.I-pattern 7-hole steel magazine (7-round capacity)
This pistol retains its forged carbon-steel frame and slide finished in wartime matte grey parkerizing, just as it left Colt’s Hartford factory in 1944.
Original Keyes Fibre checkered brown plastic grips are still in place, a detail collectors look for when evaluating authenticity and originality on late-war Colts.
Ordnance “P” proof on the slide and frame, along with the G.H.D. inspector mark, confirm acceptance under U.S. military inspection protocols of the period.
A 5-inch barrel with a 1:16-inch left-hand twist and excellent bore condition ensures that this sidearm remains shootable while preserving its collectible value. Fixed WWII-pattern sights, short-spur hammer, serrated short trigger, and dual safeties reflect the definitive M1911A1 configuration.