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Colt Model of 1911 U.S. Army .45 ACP - U.S. Marine Corps, First
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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.
Close-up of serial number "No. 3624" on forward right side of the frame and second type Magazine catch lock (concave with a slot) This type was used from serial number 3190 to approximately 6500.
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