Auto-Ordnance Model 1911A1 U.S. Army .45 ACP, West Hurley 1980s GI-Style Government Pistol
This West Hurley–era Auto-Ordnance Model 1911A1 reproduces the look and feel of the WWII U.S. Army service pistol while offering dependable .45 ACP performance. Built on an investment-cast carbon-steel frame machined by Caspian Arms and finished in a matte grey Parkerized coating, it delivers the classic GI profile collectors look for, complete with spur hammer, short solid trigger, and arched mainspring housing.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good – Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good – Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Light scuffs, surface scratches, and finish wear are present but do not affect function.
What’s Included
- Auto-Ordnance Model 1911A1 U.S. Army pistol
- One 7-round GI-pattern steel magazine with circular witness holes
Produced in the early 1980s, this pistol carries the “E” serial prefix associated with West Hurley Auto-Ordnance builds that pre-date Kahr Arms ownership. Many collectors value these examples for their role in reviving commercial 1911 production before the platform’s modern resurgence.
The carbon-steel slide and frame wear a uniform matte Parkerized finish that resists glare and echoes wartime originals. Rear vertical serrations provide a positive grip for cycling the action, while fixed GI-type sights retain the period-correct square-notch rear and blade front arrangement.