Colt M1911 U.S. Army Contract, DCM Release, .45 ACP, 1918 Production, Full-Size, Matte Gray Refinish
This U.S. Army-contract Colt M1911 is a 1918 production pistol with documented DCM release and matching Red River Army Depot paperwork dated November 18, 1964. It retains classic WWI-era M1911 features and markings, and it presents with a uniform matte gray refinish and later service-style fully checkered brown synthetic grips. The provenance package and preserved GI configuration make this example stand out.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are some superficial scratches and blemishes present.
What’s Included
- Red River Army Depot DCM shipping box with labels dated November 18, 1964; serial number annotated on box
- DCM sale and shipping paperwork: DD Form 1149/1149-4 and related documents dated November 18, 1964
- One 7-round GI-pattern single-stack steel magazine with witness holes and removable floorplate
Built in 1918 under U.S. Army contract, this Colt M1911 exhibits the hallmark WWI configuration: long smooth trigger, flat mainspring housing with lanyard loop, short grip-safety spur, and small fixed GI sights. The right slide bears the "MODEL OF 1911 U.S. ARMY" legend, while the left side shows the patent and maker roll marks with the Rampant Colt behind the rear serrations.
The pistol features a uniform matte gray refinish over its steel components. Later-style fully checkered brown synthetic grip panels are installed, consistent with service replacement patterns. The slide retains vertical rear serrations and an unmodified GI ejection port, with a small staked front blade and small fixed rear notch.
Internal and external controls present in GI pattern, including a wide-spur, checkered hammer; thumb safety and grip safety; and a GI-style barrel bushing with a checkered recoil-spring plug. The action is single-action with a short-recoil, locked-breech system, and the trigger is the classic long, smooth type.
Provenance is a key strength here. This pistol was released through the DCM and is accompanied by its Red River Army Depot shipping box and matching DD Form 1149/1149-4 paperwork dated November 18, 1964. The documentation aligns with the pistol’s serial, confirming the DCM history and adding a desirable layer of authenticity.