Colt M1911A1 U.S. Government Issue Arsenal Rebuild .45 ACP, 5 inch, 1942 Frame with Post-WWII USGI Hard Slide 7790314, Parkerized, Three Magazines
This WWII-era Colt M1911A1 is a U.S. Government Issue pistol manufactured in 1942 and later arsenal rebuilt. It pairs a U.S. GI Colt frame with a post‑WWII USGI replacement hard slide marked 7790314 and contractor code 53397. The pistol retains a uniform gray Parkerized/phosphate finish and comes with three magazines, including two from Chip McCormick Custom LLC.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are scratches and blemishes present. The grips are not original and are made of plastic.
What’s Included
- Colt M1911A1 U.S. Government Issue arsenal rebuild pistol
- 1 Chip McCormick Custom LLC Power 10 10-round magazine
- 1 Chip McCormick Custom LLC PowerMag 8-round magazine
- 1 unbranded 7-round 1911 magazine
This arsenal-rebuilt example combines a 1942 U.S. GI Colt M1911A1 frame with the correct style post‑war USGI replacement hard slide. The slide is marked 7790314 with contractor code 53397, a known pattern for government replacement slides used after WWII.
The pistol features a gray Parkerized/phosphate finish across the frame, slide, and small parts. Government rollmarks include "UNITED STATES PROPERTY" and "M1911A1 U.S. ARMY." The barrel hood is stamped "COLT 45 AUTO."
A1 features are present, including an arched, checkered mainspring housing with lanyard loop and a long spur grip safety. The slide has vertical rear-only serrations. The trigger is the short, checkered style, and the hammer is a spur type.
GI-pattern fixed sights consist of a staked front blade and a dovetailed rear notch. Three magazines are included: a Chip McCormick Custom Power 10 (10-round), a Chip McCormick Custom PowerMag (8-round), and an unbranded 7-round magazine, providing 10/8/7-round options depending on the magazine used.