In 96% sharp condition, we have a very attractive and very elusive Union Switch & Signal made US WW2 1911A1 Pistol. Â Realistically, this is the most sought after 1911 Pistol by collectors and is the one rare 1911 that is obtainable by any serious collector. Because of the du-lite finish, they have a very distinctive bluish look. Â These pistols were made in Swissvale, PA which is a suburb of Pittsburgh and they made the smallest number of pistols of the main 4 WW2 contractors at only around 55,000. Â This is minuscule compared to the other contractors, even Ithaca made 400,000. Finding one this mint and all original is a pretty big deal!
This pistol is a decent example of an early mid production pistol and was produced in June, 1943. this is the middle “Lazy P” proof variation. Â It refereed to that way because the ‘P” on the top of the slide sort of lays sideways on the slide. Â Â This pistol is 100% factory original and is in mint condition with a mint bore as well. Â It of course has a High Standard barrel and an original WW2 blued magazine. You will also notice the very distinctive milling on the barrel bushing that you only see on US&S production. Â These pistols are almost impossible to find and we are very happy to be able to offer it to our clients. Â This is a great buy, you would be paying at least $3,000 more if this one was mint.
