Beautiful WWI Colt 1911 .45acp. for sale in Dallas Texas

$5,500.00

This beautiful Colt 1911 (.45 acp) was shipped from the Colt plant to the U. S. Army at Fort Ethan Allen, Vermont on May 25,1917 t It was bright nickel plated, and engraved by Texas Master Engraver David Wade Harris in the Texas Ranger (barbecue gun) style. It is enhanced by the Ivory grip panels inset with sterling silver Texas Ranger badge emblem. Display box included. Also included is a box of period .45 acp ammunition.

If you would like to view this firearm, kindly contact me. I am asking $5500. Feel free to make an offer. (Cash only. No shipping). NOTE: I do not specifically know the complete provenance of this firearm. It is a fine example of the art of the Texas Ranger's BBQ pistols. I do NOT know if it was actually carried/used by a Ranger. Although I suspect a Ranger woulod be happy to own this one.