Spring 2026 Premier Firearms & Militaria Auction
February 26th, February 27th, February 28th, and March 1st, 2026
This auction will feature an outstanding collection of items spanning multiple categories including Modern, Military, Sporting, & Antique firearms & militaria! Below is just a small grouping of select highlights from the massive offering to be featured in this upcoming sale!
POST WWI USMC COLT 1911 U.S. ARMY SEMI AUTO PISTOL WITH HOLSTER & COLT LETTER
25-2559
Cal. 45 ACP
S# 548311
Per Colt Letter, this pistol was 1 of 3,000 shipped Dec. 14, 1918 to the Marine Corps Storehouse in Philadelphia, PA . Per Charles Clawson’s “COLT .45 SERVICE PISTOLS / MODELS OF 1911 AND 1911A1” these was a shipment of guns to the USMC within S# range 543000-556000. This pistol appears to have most correct era parts of S# range 450,000-629,500 based on “U.S. Pistols & Revolvers 1909-1945″ by J.C. Harrison. Only replacement part is WW2 High Standard 5” barrel; these pistols often went through numerous rebuilds, reworks & field repairs as having been used in conflicts such as WW2 through Iraqi Freedom. MAGS: 1 unmarked 7 rd. with same overall condition & oxidation as pistol. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: 1917 dated Warren Leather Goods black leather holster in good worn condition having tear near hangar. Inside flap stamped “55555”.
STATUS: CURIO
