It is in about Fine condition, retaining about 90% of its current finish, a good bore, and strong mechanics. They gained a reputation as a reliable handgun with plenty of stopping power, and are held in high regard by those who have used them. Our Assessment: The 19-A1 pistols served the military of the United States from 1911 to 1985, through two World Wars and the Korean and Vietnam wars. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.īox, Paperwork & Accessories: Included is a 7-round magazine marked “C-L” on the bottom of the baseplate and “L” on the top.
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This pistol has manual and grip safeties. There is light play between the slide and frame. Mechanics: The action functions correctly. Overall, this pistol is in about Fine condition. The markings are generally clear, but the Ordnance wheel is incomplete (as is common). The screw heads are sharp to lightly worn with strong slots. There are a few other scattered light marks. There is an “idiot mark” below the slide stop. There are a couple tiny spots of minor discoloration scattered over the surfaces. There are some scattered light scuffs and rubs. There are some spots of light erosion on the rear of the slide under the finish. There are a few little nicks and dings, some are under the finish and some are fresh, the most noticeable are on the left side of the slide in front of the markings and on the frontstrap. Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 90% of its metal finish. There is no faint surface erosion, mostly just in the grooves.
Overall, the grips are in Fine condition.įinish Originality: Refinished, likely arsenal refurbished.īore Condition: The bore is semi-bright and the rifling is sharp. The checkering is strong with few scattered light nicks and marks, mostly on the right panel. There are a couple of light marks on the bottoms. There are a few hardly noticeable marks on the reinforcement rings. Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are checkered brown plastic with reinforcement rings around the screws and reinforcement ribs on the inside. The rear sight is a square notch dovetailed into the slide. Sights / Optics: The front sight is a short blade with a serrated, ramped rear face fixed to the slide. The left front bow of the trigger guard is marked “A”. The interior of the dust cover has a faint partial marking we cannot make out. The left link-lug of the barrel is marked “P”, the right “HS”. The right front bow of the trigger guard is marked “0”. ARMY”, and at the rear there is just an Ordnance mark. The right side of the frame is marked “UNITED STATES PROPERTY / N o. 1220212”, “M1911 A1 U.S. Col., Sub-Inspector for Ithaca, Remington Rand and Union Switch). The left side of the frame above the magazine release is marked “FJA” (Frank J. The left of the frame behind the magazine release and the top of the slide in front of the rear sight are marked with a “P” acceptance proof. Markings: The left side of the slide is marked “ITHACA GUN CO., INC. 45 Service Pistols”)Īction Type: Single Action Semi-Auto fed by Removable Magazine Arrow_back Returns To All Sold Items arrow_back Return To Sold Post-1900 U.S.