The standard side-arm of the US Army from 1911 to 1985 and still in use all over the world. A hard hitting, robust and safe pistol. It is an excellent weapon in the hands of those trained to use it. This example is the 1926 A1 version with extended grip safety. Ithaca was one of the Wartime contract manufacturers suggesting a WW2 date for this example.
Marks and Stamps: (L side of slider) ITHACA GUN CO. INC ITHACA.N.Y. (R side of frame) UNITED STATES PROPERTY M1911 A1 U.S.ARMY No965583| Accession Number: 163 | Period of Use: 1926- present |
| Type: Black powder rifle | War Zones: Second World War; Korea; Vietnam |
| Country of Origin: USA | Type Date: 1926 |
| Manufacturer: Ithaca Gun Company Inc. Ithaca NY | Serial Number: 965583 |
| Manufacture Date: 1941-45 | Calibre/Ammunition: 0.45" acp |
| Weight: 1130g | Length Overall: 216mm |
| Cyclic Rate: semi-auto | Length Barrel: 127mm |
| Deactivation Certificate Number: DA 10984 |