COLT 1911 U.S. Army

Overview

Original Military-Issued WW1 Issued Colt M1911, typically marked:"UNITED STATES PROPERTY" on the frame"MODEL OF 1911 U.S. ARMY" (early guns) or later M1911A1 U.S. ARMYColt markings on the slide (on original Colt-made examples)Adopted: 1911 by the U.S. ArmyDesigner: John Moses BrowningCaliber: .45 ACPService life: 1911 1985 (officially)It served through:World War IWorld War IIKoreaVietnamFew weapons have had that kind of continuous frontline use. Key specs (original military model)Action: Semi-auto, single-actionCapacity: 7 roundsBarrel: 5 inchesWeight: ~2.4-2.5lbsDesigned for stopping power and reliability, especially after earlier .38 revolvers proved inadequate. M1911 vs M1911A1Most "U.S. Army" 1911s you see today are actually the updated:Colt M1911A1 (1926+)Changes included:Shorter triggerImproved sightsArched mainspring housingBetter ergonomicsSerial number analysisSerial 2095 falls within the first ~3,000 Colt M1911 pistols made in 1911-1912These are often referred to as "early production" or "first-year" ColtsExtremely desirable because:Low production numbersPre-WWI issueEarly machining/finish details unique to that periodIn collector terms, a 4-digit serial this low is a premium-tier gun.Excellent conditionSerial 2095 (very early)