Ithaca 1911 A-1

[Jude]

Ad Type

1. For Sale

Price

$1800

Manufacturer

Ithaca

Caliber

45 ACP

City

Lorane

State

Oregon

Zip Code

97451

Very nice 1911-A1 WWII Army issue, no slop or waggle between slide and receiver, everything very tight, fully functional. In this photo, seven-digit serial number (first two digits are : "21...") is covered by tape as a precaution in homage to my own paranoia. Finish is blue, with toolmarks visible. Markings on the pistol (i.e. letters and numbers) are sharp, not worn, though arsenal markings are very shallow compared to other markings. Pistol was assessed against some encyclopedia (I forget the precise name of the encyclopedia, but it is still accessible in a reference library about fifteen or so miles from where I am sitting at this moment) of 1911 pistols and was correct in all markings including grips. I think that this pistol was somebody's "Safe Queen." I have owned it for approximately two years. Bottom line, this pistol is in excellent condition. The only reason that I am putting several guns up for consideration of sale is so that I can purchase a particular motorcycle.

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[angelmonk]

Do you have pictures that show the marking in more detail ? Is this original blue ?

 

[Jude]

I can try to upload additional photos ("close-ups") of the markings, but first I am preoccupied with getting ALL "for sale" items posted. I have one more (last 'for sale' item) to deal with tomorrow.
Is this Ithaca 1911A-1in original blue? I don't know. I had a Colt 1911 (not "A-1," made in 1917), and it was also in blue, not parkerized. I purchased this pistol approx two years ago. I have done nothing to alter it and I have never fired it. My knowledgeable co-workers at the gun store where I bought it all examined it with reverence against every reference book we had on hand, including one that would even divulge the full name of whichever armorer put his initials on it. We found no indications of fraud or fakery, but none of us claim to be experts. I have seen counterfeit money, handbags, even a counterfeit guitar, so yes, I agree, "buyer, beware," but if I don't get a buyer for ANY of my items, I can still be happy to keep each and every one of them. If I sell it, fine. If I don't, also fine. It is worth my asking price to me.
I don't know how else to answer your question.