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John Holbrook Collection
Colt Model 1911 of U.S. Navy Serial Number 2725 - This pistol was part of
the third Navy contract of 1000 guns shipped to the U.S. Navy, General
Storekeeper, U.S. Navy Yard, Brooklyn, N.Y. on June 1, 1912.
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Pistol has early Colt in circle on the slide. The mark of
Army Inspector of Ordnance Major Walter G. Penfield.
Penfield inspected these pistols from January 2, 1911 -
September 30, 1914. Serial numbers of Model 1911 pistols
inspected 1 - 101500. "UNITED STATES PROPERTY" mark on the
frame and early patent dates terminating with date of Feb.
14, 1911.
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Close-up of serial number "No. 2725" on
forward right side of the frame. |