1917 Colt M1911 N.R.A. Sale

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  • Scott Gahimer
    Senior Member
    • Sep 2009
    • 899

    #1

    1917 Colt M1911 N.R.A. Sale

    This pistol was sold to a Life Member of the National Rifle Association. It was originally shipped in January 1917 to San Antonio Arsenal and most likely sold through the N.R.A. from there prior to being issued. Both Colt and Springfield Armory pistols were sold to N.R.A. Life Members, but the majority of known pistols are SA production.

    This pistol was used along the way. Some were even carried overseas by those serving. I don't know the history of this pistol, just that it is used. However, those days are over now. It's not a beautiful pistol, but is rare enough to display. I only wish I'd acquired it years before, while in better condition. Still...I'm happy to have it.




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  • joem
    Senior Member, Deceased
    • Aug 2009
    • 11835

    #2
    Nothing wrong with the looks at all. I like it!!!

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    • The Wolf
      Senior Member
      • Aug 2009
      • 206

      #3
      Beautiful 1911, Scott! A fine one to add to your extensive collection!

      Best Regards from Virginia,

      Chris

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      • SloopJohnB
        Senior Member
        • Aug 2009
        • 1395

        #4
        Thanks for sharing, Scott. You find the most beautiful and interesting 1911's. While all I can do is drool over most of them, it's always nice to see them.
        John

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        • Rick the Librarian
          Super Moderator
          • Aug 2009
          • 6700

          #5
          Ditto, I'm sure!
          Last edited by Rick the Librarian; 10-05-2013, 02:06.
          "We make men without chests and expect from them virtue and enterprise. We laugh at honor and are shocked to find traitors in our midst."
          --C.S. Lewis

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          • Waltherman
            Senior Member
            • Mar 2010
            • 159

            #6
            Nice pick up Scott. I like it just as it is. Nothing better than "all original"
            COLT!

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