Colt US Army .45ACP Model of 1917

[Army 1911]

The Colt was initially blued. They were parked as part of refurbishment well after WWI according to Wikipedia. Newe 1911s weren't parked until 1941 according to Clawson. Member OIF2 could possibly have info on this.

 

[45tex]

WOW just WOW

 

[tonelar]

The other trouble I keep running into is .45 Colt chambered versions. With these old 1917 war horses, it’s .45 ACP or bust as far as I care.

 

[varifleman]

Got the Colt Archive letter and my pistol was 1 of 1350 shipped to the Commanding Officer Ordnance Depot Camp Cody Deming NM on 18 October 1918. Camp Cody, located on the northwest side of Deming, NM, was an army training camp for the National Guard units from North and South Dakota, Nebraska, Minnesota, and Iowa. Soldiers received basic training there before leaving for the war in France.

 

[Charlie]

Excellent!

 

[davek42]

Beauty, ammo box too.

1st time I have seen that box of ammo Really cool

 

[ZX9RCAM]

1st time I have seen that box of ammo Really cool

Welcome to the Forum!

 

[DaBull]

Jaw-dropping, once in a lifetime find.

 

[skfullgun]

Nice!

 

[sergeant69]

my 1909 with reciept original owner folded up and put under grips. when he mustered out at ft bliss from cavalry he bought his sidearm with original holster i also have. caliber 45 colt.