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ARGENTINE NAVY MARKED COLT 1911 GOV'T 45 PISTOL

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:700.00 - 1,400.00 USD
ARGENTINE NAVY MARKED COLT 1911 GOV'T 45 PISTOL
SERIAL NUMBER C145189 BARREL 5" CALIBER 45 ACP MANUFACTURED 1926. Produced by Colt in Hartford CT, and contracted to the Argentine Navy in 1926. Standard commercial serial number range and configuration with dark brown "Coltwood" Synthetic grips. Marked on right side of slide "MARINA ARGENTINA" and also inclusive of the standard 2 line commercial colt markings. Frame is marked with C-Prefix serial number with additional "M-11.142" Period engraved on right side. CONDITION. Good as refinished with fine bright bore and properly operating action. Grips are worn and no import marking was found. C&R