Colt 1911 Model ACE .22 LR Blue 4.75″ Semi Automatic Pistol, MFD Pre 1947 C&R
SOLD FOR: $2,028.27
LSB#: 171101DU39
Make: Colt
Model: ACE
Serial Number: 10673
Year of Manufacture: Pre-1947 (ColtAutos.com)
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Action Type: Single Action Semi-Auto with Exposed Hammer and Removable Magazine
Markings: The right side of slide is marked “COLT”, “ACE” in a diamond, and “22 LONG / RIFLE”. The left side of the slide is marked ““COLT’S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A. / PAT’D APR.20,1897 SEPT.9,1902. DEC.19,1905. FEB.14,1911. AUG.19,1913.” and with a Rampant Colt logo behind the slide serration. The left front of the trigger guard is marked “5” and with a “VP” in a triangle. The right front of the trigger guard is marked “71”. The right side of the frame is marked “10673”.
Barrel Length: 4 ¾”
Sights / Optics: This pistol is mounted with a flat topped square notch rear sight that is dovetailed into the slide and adjustable for windage and elevation. The front sight is semi-rounded serrated blade fixed to the top of the slide.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are checkered walnut. The checkering has dulled somewhat, but show only light handling marks. There are no chips or cracks in the grips. The grips rate in about Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Factory Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion.
Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 75% of its metal finish. The finish has thinned at all edges, most noticeably on the front edges of the slide. The front strap has had nearly all finish worn away except at the bottom and as it transitions into the bottom of the trigger guard. The mainspring housing and grip safety are similarly worn through the finish. The mainspring housing and grip safety have retained their finish on their left faces, but are also about 50% worn through the finish on the right face. There are scattered handling marks, light dings and knicks throughout. The grip screws have light tool marks with strong slots and the markings are clear. Overall, this pistol rates in about Fine condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The trigger breaks crisply at about 4 lbs and the slide is tight to the frame. The pistol has a manual safety as well as a grip safety and a half-cock hammer. We have not fired this pistol.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: There is one blued magazine included with this pistol. It is marked on the floorplate with “COLT”, “ACE” in a diamond, “22 L. R.”. The magazine shows use wear on all sides of the body. The magazine is in about Fine condition.
Our Assessment: This is a Colt Ace semi-auto pistol designed to shoot .22 L.R. ammunition. This is a great pistol with many of the features of the Government Model 1911A1 except that it has adjustable target sights and a slightly shorter barrel. It was designed so that you could target practice with nearly the same sized frame as that used by your .45 1911. With the cost of ammunition today, this makes even more sense than it did way back in the 1940s when this Ace was produced. With its original finish and with a great bore, the collectors should have interest in this pistol as well as the shooters. Please see our photos and good luck!
CA Legal or CA Private Party Transferable: This C&R eligible semi-automatic pistol CAN be transferred as a dealer sale in California, and CAN be sold as a Private Party Transfer (PPT) at our Simi Valley shop. All cartridge firing handguns (even C&R’s and antiques) sold to a California resident must be DROS’d. This does not apply to out of state residents.
