My newest addition to my WWI collection.

**FullAssault** · 12-14-2013, 03:54 AM

Colt 1918/19 Black Army M1911

**guns ltd** · 12-14-2013, 04:13 AM

Nice piece. No finnish left, but what do you expect for a 100 year old gun. How is the bore in it??
It is an honest 1911 that has not been monkeyed with.
It will make a great addition to your WWI collection.

John

**FullAssault** · 12-14-2013, 04:21 AM

The bore is very good, apparently the black army colt lost most of their finish pretty quickly.

**guns ltd** · 12-14-2013, 04:24 AM

WOW! that bore looks great. My guess is this had a replacement barrel sometime in it's life.
Not uncommon for these 45's.

John

**FullAssault** · 12-14-2013, 04:30 AM

The barrel has the correct intertwined HP use in this very specific late war SN/date range so its the correct late wwi barrel for it . Also it was not reworked after the war and still retains the original finish inside the frame & slide and under the grips.

**Walkwolf** · 12-14-2013, 04:43 AM

Even with the all finish gone and worn original grips
I really like it and would be pleased to own this.
Nice thing is - you can shoot it.

As John said, it's an honest piece that has not
been monkeyed with. Congrats.........!

**Greenhorn** · 12-14-2013, 04:59 AM

Some nice things being posted tonight! Here is no exception, congrats.

Also, all 1911's are fun to look at

Mark

**AZPhil** · 12-14-2013, 05:09 AM

I can't make out the serial # or markings, But would this be one of the Black's that made it down to Mexico with Gen. John "Blackjack" Pershing??
I would love to own it!!
Thanks for sharing it with us.
Semper Fi
Phil

**FullAssault** · 12-14-2013, 05:17 AM

The SN is 588XXX Colt says 1918, another source said Very Very early 1919.

**MD Helmets** · 12-14-2013, 05:34 AM

A great piece. They have such a wonderful appeal. I wouldn't trade my WWI Colt 1911 for anything; I know because I have been offered some nice items for mine, even SS items.