Colt M1911A1 .45 ACP — 1943 CMP Rack Grade Arsenal Rebuild with USGI Replacement Slide & Barrel, Parkerized, 5 in
This WWII-era Colt M1911A1 is a U.S. Army issue frame from 1943 with documented Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) Rack Grade provenance. It is an arsenal-rebuilt pistol fitted with a USGI replacement slide and barrel, and finished in matte gray phosphate/parkerized. It retains classic GI architecture and markings that matter to military 1911 collectors.
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: There are some scratches and blemishes present.
What’s Included
- CMP-branded hard case
- Certificate of authenticity
- Department of the Army Technical Manual TM 9-1005-211-34
- Two 7-round USGI-pattern steel magazines with witness holes
This Colt M1911A1 originates from WWII production and was later arsenal rebuilt, then released by the CMP as a Rack Grade pistol. The frame is marked UNITED STATES PROPERTY and M1911A1 U.S. ARMY, and it falls within Colt's 1943 duplicate-block serial range.
The pistol is equipped with a USGI replacement slide marked 7790314 and MFR 2U894, with an "M" stamped on the top of the slide. The USGI replacement barrel is marked 7791193. These markings identify correct government replacement components installed during arsenal service.
It retains GI configuration throughout: a short trigger with relief cuts behind the trigger, an arched mainspring housing with lanyard loop, a spur hammer, and fixed GI sights consisting of a staked narrow front blade and a small rear notch in a dovetail. Brown checkered plastic grips complete the period-correct look.
The slide and frame are carbon steel with a matching matte gray phosphate/parkerized finish. It uses a 5-inch barrel, single-action, short-recoil operation, and a 7+1 capacity in .45 ACP. This is a full-size 1911-pattern pistol made in the United States, aligning with the platform’s WWII-era service configuration.