Colt N.R.A. Model 1911 U.S. Army
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Here’s a wonderful example of a Colt Model 1911 U.S. Army from 1916, as fully restored by Turnbull Restoration. This iconic military service arm is featured in our 2023 calendar. This example was sold to a National Rifle Association member prior to America’s entry into the First World War, and bears the N.R.A. stamp near its serial number.
History Restored:
- Refit front sight blade to address fit to slide, and taper as correct
- Replace damaged plunger tube housing
- Polish frame, slide and parts to period-correct finish
- Restore original markings to receiver and parts, N.R.A stamp on frame as original
- Charcoal blue frame, slide and parts
- Black walnut double diamond grips, hand checkered in Colt pattern
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Additional information
| Log Number | 37962 |
|---|---|
| Make | Colt |
| Model | 1911 |
| Caliber | |
| Year of Manufacture | 1916 |
| Types |
Greg A. –
The guys at Turnbull are incredible craftsmen. I have a 90-95% 1916 production M1911 (on which, coincidentally, Turnbull replaced the sights back in the 1990’s) and this restored NRA pistol’s finish, which is not a high-polish blue, exactly matches the finish on my original pistol. I don’t know if the faint lines on the frame and slide are sanding or machining marks but they have exactly the same orientation and depth as my original. This beautiful restoration is what a flawless original M1911 should look like.