Ithaca M1911A1, U.S. Military, Documented, Cal .45, 1866328, FB01458

Description

Synopsis:

Phenomenal Ithaca 1911A1 pistol from 1944-45 with original shipping box as shipped from the NRA in 1963 and complete with original receipts to include affidavits from two of the most prominent collector/dealers of that period.

Description:

Standard configuration 1911A1 manufactured by Ithaca. The left side of the slide marked with the usual two-line Ithaca address. The model designation, SN, and U.S. Army markings are on the right side of the frame. Proofing includes the “P” on top of the slide and on the left frame below the magazine release, both barely breaking through the parkerized finish. The left side of the frame has the “FJA” inspection mark while the ordnance wheel is lightly stamped on the right frame near the tang. It is fitted with blade and notch sights, serrated slide release, thumb safety, hammer, short grip safety, checkered magazine release, and checkered Keyes Fiber grips with screw head reinforcements. Correct blued magazine marked with an ‘L’ on the toe. Disassembly shows the barrel lug is marked with an ‘HS’ (High Standard) and ‘P’, as is correct for an original assembled pistol. Complete with the Original Shipping box as mailed from the NRA, payment and NRA shipping receipts, and original hand written letters from collectors/dealers Lynn L. Lugar and Julius Kosan, both dated 1996.

Condition:

EXC original parkerized finish with minimal sharp edge wear. Comparable grips and magazine. Bright bore. Perfect manual mechanics. Comparable condition shipping box with exceptionally crisp documentation. A wonderful time capsule that includes a high condition pistol made in WWII and its passage through the NRA to several of the most noted collectors/dealers of the 1990s. A package that would be virtually impossible to improve upon!