WW2 US Army Colt M1911A1 1944 Cal.45 acp Matching Semi-Auto Military Service Pistol (Original)
SKU: 635
Original/Reproduction: 100% Original
Availability: In-Stock
Manufacturer: Colt
Date Manufactured: September 1944
Model: M1911A1
Serial Number: 1651567
Caliber: 45 ACP
Action Type: Single-action design operates through recoil to produce semi-automatic functionality.
Barrel Length: 5 inches
Magazine: 7-round detachable box magazine
Holster: Authentic U.S.-made leather flap holster
Over-All Condition: Excellent- 98%
Mechanically: Excellent
Seller Type: Classification: C&R / FFL
Seller ID: JMW
Seller Code: Pre98-4325
Price: $5,795.00
Return Policy: 3-day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
Description:
This is an exceptional example of a September 1944 production U.S. Army Colt M1911A1 service pistol, chambered in .45 ACP, presented in outstanding 99% mint condition. A true time-capsule survivor, this pistol remains 100% factory original, retaining its correct finish, matching components, and a pristine, mirror-bright bore.
Produced by Colt's Manufacturing Company during the height of wartime output, this pistol represents American industrial strength at its peak. In 1944 alone, Colt manufactured over 162,000 M1911A1 pistols, making it the highest production year of the war. Despite those numbers, finding a specimen that survived the conflict — and the decades since — in such remarkably preserved condition is exceedingly rare.
Condition & Originality
- 99% original parkerized finish with crisp edges and sharp roll marks
- Proper “U.S. Property” and military acceptance markings
- Matching slide and frame configuration correct for September 1944 production
- Correct wartime small parts consistent with late-1944 Colt manufacture
- Mint bore with sharp rifling
- Minimal handling wear — appears to have seen little more than light administrative use
- Fully functional and mechanically excellent
The overall presentation suggests a pistol that saw extremely limited field use, if any. The finish remains rich and uniform, and the markings are deeply struck and clearly legible. This is precisely the kind of condition collectors search for when seeking a premium WWII Colt.
Historical Significance
The M1911A1 pistol served as the standard-issue U.S. military sidearm throughout World War II. Carried by infantry officers, NCOs, tank crews, airborne troops, and countless other service members, the Colt .45 became one of the most iconic handguns of the 20th century.
September 1944 production places this pistol squarely during the critical final year of the European campaign — a period marked by Allied advances following D-Day and the push toward Germany. Firearms from this timeframe were built under intense demand yet maintained Colt’s renowned quality standards.
