For sale is an Ithaca M1911 A1 semi automatic pistol in .45 ACP. Serial number- 1985841. This M1911 A1 is in good condition and comes with two magazines. We believe this Ithaca was manufactured in 1944. Ithaca manufactured a total 335,466 pistols under Government contract from 1943 to 1945.

Stamps: "ITHACA GUN CO., INC ITHACA NY" on left side of slide, "FJA" Ordnance inspector’s mark of Col. Frank J. Atwood. Lt. Col. Frank J. Atwood was the U.S. Army Ordnance officer in charge of war production in the Rochester district of New York from 1942 to 1946 at both the Remington Rand and Ithaca factories. Has two "P" proof marks near mag release and on top of the slide, "UNITED STATES PROPERTY NO. 1985841" and "M 1911 A1 U.S. ARMY" on the right side.

The creation of legendary firearms designer John Browning, the Model 1911 was the standard-issue sidearm of the United States military starting in 1911, served through WWI, WWII, the Korean War, and Vietnam War until it was replaced in 1986. Some US Special Forces still use them today. 1911s are highly sought after and this is an opportunity to own a WWII era piece of history!

Please note, we believe that the barrel has been replaced with an aftermarket barrel.
V2-F3
Barrel Length: 5
Bore condition: Excellent
Year Manufactured: 1944