[Baudoin2]

Through my job, I have the facilities to find good opportunities in weapons. But finding a 1917 military model in France in this condition is a miracle. I was contacted by an individual who inherited this pistol. Stored in a metal canteen filled with grease, it did not deteriorate. Grease has dried here and there and I haven't been able to get it all off yet but I'm hopeful.

I already have three civilian Colts from 1915, French government contract. It would be extraordinary for this to be one of the 500 purchased in 1917 at the Springfiel arsenal, still for the French army. But it seems to me that it would be impossible to determine. Shame.

Still, I stop looking for a US WW1 soldier. I don't think I can find better...

 

[SHOOTER13]

Congrats on your unbelievable find Sir...

 

[cloverleaf]

Through my job, I have the facilities to find good opportunities in weapons. But finding a 1917 military model in France in this condition is a miracle. I was contacted by an individual who inherited this pistol. Stored in a metal canteen filled with grease, it did not deteriorate. Grease has dried here and there and I haven't been able to get it all off yet but I'm hopeful.

I already have three civilian Colts from 1915, French government contract. It would be extraordinary for this to be one of the 500 purchased in 1917 at the Springfiel arsenal, still for the French army. But it seems to me that it would be impossible to determine. Shame.

Still, I stop looking for a US WW1 soldier. I don't think I can find better...

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Outstanding

 

[rod727]

A time capsule …ty so much for sharing

 

[WVCOLT]

Wowsers !! Thanks for sharing your fantastic 1911 with us all to enjoy. 👍👍

 

[Jimmy2Dogs]

The only thing I can think to say right now is...I'm speechless.

 

[MARKO65]

WOW WOW WOWOWOWOWOWO WOW

 

[mlin1911]

Wow! That's as new condition. A time capsule piece.

 

[what would you say]

I am very appreciative of canteens and grease at the moment.
Very nice !

 

[martin08]

For the military Colt offerings, the brushed blue finish is the most appealing in my eyes. This one is the epitome of brushed blue. Fantastic.

 

[BillKilgore]

Congratulations. That pistol is spectacular. Thanks for sharing.

 

[skywag]

Were the grips in the grease?

 

[Baudoin2]

Were the grips in the grease?

Curiously yes and they have not been soaked or deteriorated. They even remained rather dry.

 

[Portugeejn]

Pretty amazing!

 

[MarkInTx]

That is nothing short of amazing!

 

[DonaldE]

Factory fresh as can be!

 

[robertrwalsh]

Massive megascore. Congrats.

 

[inspcalahan]

I'd like to know what kind of grease? Were the grips wrapped in anything?

Beautiful pistol for sure.

 

[stan3]

Through my job, I have the facilities to find good opportunities in weapons. But finding a 1917 military model in France in this condition is a miracle. I was contacted by an individual who inherited this pistol. Stored in a metal canteen filled with grease, it did not deteriorate. Grease has dried here and there and I haven't been able to get it all off yet but I'm hopeful.

I already have three civilian Colts from 1915, French government contract. It would be extraordinary for this to be one of the 500 purchased in 1917 at the Springfiel arsenal, still for the French army. But it seems to me that it would be impossible to determine. Shame.

Still, I stop looking for a US WW1 soldier. I don't think I can find better...

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Baudoin2,

Congratulations ! A Very Nice Find !!

They are out there,...hopefully there will be More Discoveries of a Lifetime for you.

Have you checked SRS literature/publications to see if it is listed?

Best Regards,

 

[Ronald12]

I'd like to know what kind of grease? Were the grips wrapped in anything?

Beautiful pistol for sure.

I would also like to know as I would store all my in it!