Bidspirit auction | 1912 Colt Model of 1911

1912 Colt Model of 1911 US Army .45 Caliber Semi Automatic Pistol with Military Holster - 1912 Colt Model of 1911 US Army .45 Caliber Semi Automatic Pistol with Military Holster.? This amazing Colt pistol was a bring back from a true American hero who fought in WW I.? The American Soldier was from Fort Wayne Indiana and was in the United States Marine Corp.? This Colt pistol is in nice used condition showing some blueing loss and wear marks from use.? Barrel measures 5 inches in length, bore is clean.? Frame is marked United States Property.? Grips show wear from use.? Serial number is 16627 which dates the firearm to 1912.? This Colt pistol has been in a private collection in Indiana for many years and the owner was friends of the soldier and his family.? The owner states that he remembers stories growing up of the soldier telling how he saw major German machine gun fighting.? The US marked brown holster is in used condition.? Leather shows wear marks from use.? Inside the flap is marked G.E.F.? This appears to be an issued WW I military holster.? ? This Soldier saw major military combat action in the massive Meuse-Argonne Offensive from September 26 to November 11, 1918. ?Marines fought through heavy German defenses and executed a dramatic night crossing of the Meuse River just hours before the armistice. ??The 4th Marine Brigade (including the 5th and 6th Marines) fought alongside Army units as part of the American First Army. ??The Meuse-Argonne campaign was the largest and deadliest battle in U.S. history, resulting in over 117,000 American casualties.? This is truly an amazing find, a must to own.? SN: 16627,? FFL required for transfer (957-2)