Guns International #: 102934509
Seller's Inventory #: 34788
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Guns International #: 102934509
Category - 1911 Pistols
- .45 ACP Pistols
Scarce Union Switch & Signal 1911A1
Description: This is a rare Union Switch & Signal made 1911A1 from 1943 in all original condition. The serial dates this pistol to May of that year. It is all correct with about 92-70-75% dulite finish remaining. The slide is nice overall but with some browning throughout. The frame shows a good amount of thinning and finish loss, though. Proper RCD inspector proof on frame. Concentric circles on the barrel bushing. HS marked barrel. 'S' marked magazine. Excellent grips and bore. No P proof on the exterior of slide or frame which is correct for the early 1.05 million serial range. ___________________ The Union Switch & Signal company of Swissvale Pennsylvania, primarily made railroad signaling equipment but received a contract on May 5, 1942 for the manufacture of M1911A1 pistols. The first pistols were accepted by Ordnance inspectors in January 1943, but the company received word that their contract would be canceled. Within a month U.S.&S. had signed a contract to supply carbine parts. On March 8, 1943 the company was officially notified that their contract had been cut back from 200,000 pistols to 30,000 pistols. However on June 26th, when the contract was nearly complete, and many of the workers had been transferred to Carbine operations, the company received a letter of intent to purchase an additional 25,000 pistols. The last of the pistols was shipped on November 27, 1943. 55,000 Union Switch and Signal pistols were delivered serial numbered from 1041405 to 1096404. U.S.&S. pistols are the second rarest of the M1911A1s (55,000 produced), only the Singer is rarer (500 produced). None of the Union Switch & Signal 1911A1s have the crossed cannons ordnance stamp. We are told these were issued to the Army Air Corps during the war. Price: $7,500.00 Curio/Relic: Yes Handgun Caliber: .45 Contact Seller |
Guns International #: 102934509
Seller's Inventory #: 34788
Guns International #: 102934509
Seller's Inventory #: 34788