{"product_id":"colt-1911-world-war-i-commemorative-pistol-2nd-battle-of-the-marne","title":"Colt 1911 World War I Commemorative Pistol – 2nd Battle of the Marne","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautifully Displayed Collector’s Piece – Excellent Condition!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a factory Colt \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel 1911\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e commemorative edition honoring the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2nd Battle of the Marne\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (one of the pivotal American engagements in WWI). Produced in the late 1960s (circa 1967–1968) as part of Colt’s limited WWI commemorative series. It comes beautifully mounted in its original gold-framed glass display case with historical artwork and battle description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Specs:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaliber\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: .45 ACP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Semi-automatic, single-action\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBarrel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 5” standard Government Model\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: High-polish royal blue with detailed roll-engraved battle scene on the slide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Smooth French walnut (holly) with commemorative medallions featuring eagle emblem and “1918” dates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSlide Markings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Left side features engraved WWI battle scene; right side typically includes “1917 – WORLD WAR I COMMEMORATIVE – 1967” banner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisplay Case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Custom gold-tone frame with glass front, Battle of the Marne illustration, and historical text panel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese commemoratives were made with Colt’s quality standards and are prized by collectors for their historical tribute and attractive presentation. Limited production numbers make them increasingly desirable.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAppears to be in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexcellent original condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — unfired or very lightly handled, with strong blue finish, crisp engravings, and clean grips. The display case shows minor wear consistent with age\/storage but remains very presentable. A fantastic display or investment piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFREE SHIPPING!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42972092629069,"sku":null,"price":1400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/IMG-4283.jpg?v=1778264955","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/colt-1911-world-war-i-commemorative-pistol-2nd-battle-of-the-marne","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}