Colt M1911 U.S. Army, WGP Inspected, 1914 .45 ACP Full-Size, Blued, U.S. Property Marked
This Colt M1911 is a U.S. Army contract pistol manufactured in 1914, featuring the WGP acceptance mark attributed to Major Walter G. Penfield and UNITED STATES PROPERTY markings. It retains classic pre-A1 configuration details and a period Colt oven-blue/Carbonia blue era finish. The result is a historically correct, .45 ACP, full-size service pistol with markings and features that align with early U.S.
military production.
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 Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The firearm is in solid shape. There are scratches and blemishes on the exterior. The bore is clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- Colt M1911 U.S. Army pistol (manufactured 1914)
- 1x 7-round USGI-pattern steel magazine with lanyard loop floorplate (early M1911 style)
Manufactured in 1914, this U.S. Army contract Model of 1911 carries the right slide legend 'MODEL OF 1911 U.S. ARMY' and the left-frame 'UNITED STATES PROPERTY' marking. The circled WGP inspector mark reflects acceptance under Major Walter G. Penfield, aligning with early U.S.
military procurement.
The pistol exhibits the correct pre-A1 configuration, including a long trigger with a smooth face, no frame relief cuts, a short grip-safety spur, and a flat, smooth mainspring housing with a lanyard loop. It uses the wide-spur hammer and checkered walnut double-diamond stocks associated with early production.
Core mechanical features remain faithful to the original design: single-action, short-recoil operation in .45 ACP with a 5-inch barrel and GI 7+1 capacity. The slide shows rear-only vertical serrations and an original-height ejection port, paired with fixed sights consisting of a half-moon front blade and a small U-notch rear.
Construction is carbon steel with a blued finish consistent with Colt’s oven-blue/Carbonia blue era. As a full-size 1911 platform built in the United States during the pre-WWI period, it represents an early service configuration that aligns with 1914 production standards.
The included USGI-pattern magazine features the early lanyard loop floorplate, matching the period-correct carry setup for service use. Overall, its markings, inspector stamp, and configuration details present a cohesive 1914 U.S. Army example.