*WW2, U.S. Army, Ithaca ‘M1911 A1’ .45 (A.C.P.) Semi Automatic Pistol, Deactivated*
.45 cal, 5″ barrel, Serial number 1993251
Marked on the side of the receiver “United States Property No 1993251” “M1911 AI U.S. Army”, electrolyte “Lead”. On the reverse side “Ithaca Gun Co. Inc. Ithaca. NY.” The inspectors mark “FJA” can be found between the trigger and the grip on the same side. Frank J. Atwood is the inspector’s mark found on all Ithaca M1911A1 pistols.
The M1911A1, a .45 ACP cartridge pistol, is a single-action, semi-automatic firearm. Adopted in 1924, it was produced not only by Colt but also by new contractors like Remington Rand, Ithaca Gun Company, Union Switch & Signal, and Singer.
Ithaca Gun Company alone manufactured 400,000 M1911A1 pistols from 1943 to 1945. Established in Ithaca, New York, in 1883, the Ithaca Gun Company, founded by William Henry Baker and Leroy Smith, played a pivotal role in the early industry of Tompkins County. Notable patrons included John Philip Sousa, Annie Oakley, and Alfred Lee Loomis.
Approximately 2.7 million M1911 and M1911A1 pistols were procured by the U.S. military during their service life, serving as the standard-issue sidearm from 1911 to 1985. Widely used in major conflicts such as World War I, World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War.
*Condition*
This is a rare semi automatic pistol, fully deactivated, please see photographs as part of the condition report.
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