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Colt Model 1911A1 U.S. Army .45 ACP - 1939 Navy Contract Serial Number 716004


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Colt Model 1911A1 S/N 716004 1939 Navy Contract - This is one of 3,636 pistols produced in this contract.  It was in a shipment of 1,632 pistols shipped on December 2, 1939 to the Officer in Charge, Naval Supply Depot, Sewalls Point, VA.  Slide has a matching serial number,

At approximately serial number 713646, all pistols were marked with an "R" in an oval near the disconnector hole for the provisional inspector Major Charles S. Reed, Officer of Outside Inspection assigned to Colt.  "G" signifying Government Contract is also present. Right side of pistol showing the shortened wide spur hammer.  The hammer modification began with this contract. Pistol is "P" proofed on top of the slide in front of the rear sight and above the magazine catch.  Also note the "H" inspector's initial of Federick W. Hauff on the left side to the right of the magazine catch.  This was applied upon final ordnance inspection. Colt "VP" Verified Proof mark on upper left flat of the trigger guard.

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