UNITED STATES PROPERTY M1911A1 U.S. ARMY” and “COLT’S PT.F.A. Mfg.” This iconic .45 ACP semi-automatic pistol, designed by John Browning, was manufactured in Hartford, Connecticut, during World War II. The frame features the “W.B.” inspector mark of Colonel Waldemar Broberg, a triangle with an “X” above it, and a “P” proof mark near the magazine release. The slide bears an additional “P” proof mark past the rear sight, and the barrel is marked “.45 AUTO” with “86” underneath, confirming its WWII-era military provenance and rigorous Ordnance Department testing.
This pistol is in fair to good condition for its age, boasting a shiny bore with strong rifling, ideal for collectors or shooters.