Colt ~ M1911A1 ~ .45 Auto

This Colt M1911A1 chambered in .45 Auto is a U.S. military-marked service pistol bearing serial number 1718026. Based on the visible condition, the pistol retains an even parkerized-style finish with honest handling and storage wear consistent with age, while the frame markings remain clear and legible. The firearm features aftermarket adjustable target sights and appears to wear replacement Pachmayr grip panels, making it a practical shooter as well as an interesting collectible. Serial number 1718026 falls within Colt's WWII-era M1911A1 production and is generally associated with manufacture in 1944.