Colt M1911 (A1/U.S. Property) .45 ACP, 5" Barrel, 1918 U.S. Military-Marked Frame, Refurbished Matte Cerakote
This Colt M1911 features a U.S. military–marked frame dated to 1918 with "UNITED STATES PROPERTY" marking and an "H" stamp, refurbished and refinished in a matte Cerakote. It is configured as a mixed 1911/1911A1 with a later commercial .45 ACP–marked barrel and Colt‑medallion checkered walnut grips. Fixed GI-style sights, a full-size steel frame, and a 7+1 capacity round out this historically rooted yet updated sidearm.
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: This pistol has been refurbished and refinished with a matte Cerakote. There are scratches and blemishes present. The extractor protrudes slightly from the rear of the slide.
What’s Included
- No case included
- Two 7-round single-stack steel magazines (one marked ".45 ACP" near the base)
The frame is a U.S. military–marked Colt from 1918, bearing "UNITED STATES PROPERTY" and an "H" stamp on the frame right side forward of the trigger guard. It is a full-size 1911 platform in .45 ACP with a steel frame and 5" barrel.
The pistol has been refurbished and refinished in a matte Cerakote and configured with 1911A1-style parts. Notable components include a later commercial .45 ACP–marked barrel and commercial Colt‑medallion checkered walnut grip panels.
Controls and operation are classic 1911: single-action, locked-breech, tilting-barrel system with a manual thumb safety, grip safety, and half-cock notch. A push-button magazine release and a short, solid trigger are present.
External features include vertical rear slide serrations, fixed GI-style sights with a staked front blade and small rear notch, and a wide-spur, checkered hammer. An arched, serrated mainspring housing with a lanyard loop is fitted. Capacity is 7+1.