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Colt 1911 WWI Family Heirloom - Loads of History! for sale
Colt 1911 WWI Family Heirloom - Loads of History! for sale
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Guns International #: 102983820
Seller's Inventory #: GR0016
Category - Colt Pistols - 1911
- Colt Pistols - 1911 Pre-45
Colt 1911 WWI Family Heirloom - Loads of History!
Description:
NEW INFO FOUND! Carol found more of her father's belongings from storage. Edwin kept a very detailed journal about his time in the A.E.F., including info on weapons and tactics! I've added more pics of a few of these. She wants to keep the journal, but is willing to make copies for the buyer. The other two pamphlets will accompany the firearm.
This is a 1918 manufactured Colt 1911 made in a year that saw hundreds of thousands of 1911’s made for the war effort. Not only was this made for the war effort, it was also personal property of 2nd Lieutenant Edwin S. Hemen. This has been in the Hemen family ever since. Carol Hemen, his daughter now brings forth this piece of American history to share with the next generations to come.
Edwin enlisted in the Washington State National Guard, B Company 2nd Infantry in June 1911. He was promoted to Corporal in 1912. 1917 found him promoted to Sergeant and was drafted into U.S. Service in August. He was part of the 41st Infantry, a conglomeration of Guard units which were designated as replacements.
In 1918, while in France with the A.E.F., Edwin was given a Battlefield Commission to 2nd Lieutenant. As Carol relates the story from her dad, “I moved up in rank when the officer leading us got bumped off. It was called ‘Field Commission’. It was close combat.” Carol goes on to say that “I don’t recall him ever talking about his enlistment. And I was too young to be interested in those stories…sad.”
Since the National Archives fire in 1973, much of the Campaign records were lost forever. Carol researched his unit and the time he might have been there. It is probable that his unit was in the Aisne-Marne Offensive and the Battle of Chateau-Thierry.
Carol said her mother had taken out the spring or something out of the firearm to ‘make sure no one would shoot it’. Carol took it to a local gun shop and had them repair and refinish it in 1992. She says she only remembers the finish as mostly silver. As can be seen, the Parkerized refinish was a very good job. Overall, the condition is very good, only showing very few minor blemishes under the finish. Included is a picture of the invoice for parts, refinishing and function. I spoke with Rocky, and he said it was probably refinished by Michael Kontos, who regularly advertised as a gunsmith in American Handgunner. He also lived in the same city as Rocky and Carol. Rocky’s has been closed for many years. He actually is a friend of this writer’s family.
It appears that the hammer and firing pin are replacements done during the refinishing. The magazine is unmarked. It has the Eagle S11 acceptance marking, which is correct for serial number starting at about 303,000. The left side of the dust cover has the UNITED STATES PROPERTY marking. The inside top of the frame is marked with G, Y, a broken H, and Flaming Bomb.
The barrel lug is “J” and “5” marked, suggesting an early commercial 1911 barrel that was Military marked. The top of the hood is also marked with an “H” and “P”. The bore is well defined showing use and wear consistent with age of the gun.
The underside of the slide has the proper button and rectangular machining. It is also marked with 4, G and I. Above the firing pin is also marked with H.
The markings on the left of the slide have the standard two-line patent date with the Rampant Colt in the center of the dates. The right side is marked MODEL OF 1911 U.S. ARMY.
As also noted on the left grip panel, there are two notches. Although there is no proof of it, these are often made for numbers of personally removed enemy combatants. The rest of the panels are intact and have normal sharp edge wear consistent with the age of the gun.
Included with the firearm is the Colt Archive letter. It was in a shipment of 10,000 sent to Bush Terminal, NY, on it’s way to France and the A.E.F. July 27, 1918
As Carol wants to retain all the original documentation of her dad’s service weapon, the buyer will receive a USB thumb drive with scans of the provenance history as well as the firearm photos.
As G.I. will only allow 15 pictures, I have over 40 high quality photos of the gun and provenance as provided by Carol. If you would like additional pictures of the small internal parts, please use the contact form below.
Fine Print. Must be shipped to an FFL, C&R Ok. Must be able to receive from an unlicensed individual. Photo ID will be included to buyer’s FFL. Shipping to the lower 48, where allowed and legal. Know your local laws. NO returns. Insured shipping will be Actual cost based on buyer. Please contact for exact amount. Payment accepted: USPS M.O. or major bank cashier’s check.
EDIT: Firearm can be shipped from a local FFL on this end for an additional $50 (transfer fee). Shipping and insurance still apply.
Price: $5,000.00 Buy Now
Curio/Relic: Yes
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 1911
Description:
NEW INFO FOUND! Carol found more of her father's belongings from storage. Edwin kept a very detailed journal about his time in the A.E.F., including info on weapons and tactics! I've added more pics of a few of these. She wants to keep the journal, but is willing to make copies for the buyer. The other two pamphlets will accompany the firearm.
This is a 1918 manufactured Colt 1911 made in a year that saw hundreds of thousands of 1911’s made for the war effort. Not only was this made for the war effort, it was also personal property of 2nd Lieutenant Edwin S. Hemen. This has been in the Hemen family ever since. Carol Hemen, his daughter now brings forth this piece of American history to share with the next generations to come.
Edwin enlisted in the Washington State National Guard, B Company 2nd Infantry in June 1911. He was promoted to Corporal in 1912. 1917 found him promoted to Sergeant and was drafted into U.S. Service in August. He was part of the 41st Infantry, a conglomeration of Guard units which were designated as replacements.
In 1918, while in France with the A.E.F., Edwin was given a Battlefield Commission to 2nd Lieutenant. As Carol relates the story from her dad, “I moved up in rank when the officer leading us got bumped off. It was called ‘Field Commission’. It was close combat.” Carol goes on to say that “I don’t recall him ever talking about his enlistment. And I was too young to be interested in those stories…sad.”
Since the National Archives fire in 1973, much of the Campaign records were lost forever. Carol researched his unit and the time he might have been there. It is probable that his unit was in the Aisne-Marne Offensive and the Battle of Chateau-Thierry.
Carol said her mother had taken out the spring or something out of the firearm to ‘make sure no one would shoot it’. Carol took it to a local gun shop and had them repair and refinish it in 1992. She says she only remembers the finish as mostly silver. As can be seen, the Parkerized refinish was a very good job. Overall, the condition is very good, only showing very few minor blemishes under the finish. Included is a picture of the invoice for parts, refinishing and function. I spoke with Rocky, and he said it was probably refinished by Michael Kontos, who regularly advertised as a gunsmith in American Handgunner. He also lived in the same city as Rocky and Carol. Rocky’s has been closed for many years. He actually is a friend of this writer’s family.
It appears that the hammer and firing pin are replacements done during the refinishing. The magazine is unmarked. It has the Eagle S11 acceptance marking, which is correct for serial number starting at about 303,000. The left side of the dust cover has the UNITED STATES PROPERTY marking. The inside top of the frame is marked with G, Y, a broken H, and Flaming Bomb.
The barrel lug is “J” and “5” marked, suggesting an early commercial 1911 barrel that was Military marked. The top of the hood is also marked with an “H” and “P”. The bore is well defined showing use and wear consistent with age of the gun.
The underside of the slide has the proper button and rectangular machining. It is also marked with 4, G and I. Above the firing pin is also marked with H.
The markings on the left of the slide have the standard two-line patent date with the Rampant Colt in the center of the dates. The right side is marked MODEL OF 1911 U.S. ARMY.
As also noted on the left grip panel, there are two notches. Although there is no proof of it, these are often made for numbers of personally removed enemy combatants. The rest of the panels are intact and have normal sharp edge wear consistent with the age of the gun.
Included with the firearm is the Colt Archive letter. It was in a shipment of 10,000 sent to Bush Terminal, NY, on it’s way to France and the A.E.F. July 27, 1918
As Carol wants to retain all the original documentation of her dad’s service weapon, the buyer will receive a USB thumb drive with scans of the provenance history as well as the firearm photos.
As G.I. will only allow 15 pictures, I have over 40 high quality photos of the gun and provenance as provided by Carol. If you would like additional pictures of the small internal parts, please use the contact form below.
Fine Print. Must be shipped to an FFL, C&R Ok. Must be able to receive from an unlicensed individual. Photo ID will be included to buyer’s FFL. Shipping to the lower 48, where allowed and legal. Know your local laws. NO returns. Insured shipping will be Actual cost based on buyer. Please contact for exact amount. Payment accepted: USPS M.O. or major bank cashier’s check.
EDIT: Firearm can be shipped from a local FFL on this end for an additional $50 (transfer fee). Shipping and insurance still apply.
Price: $5,000.00 Buy Now
Curio/Relic: Yes
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 1911
Contact Seller
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Guns International #: 102983820
Category - Colt Pistols - 1911
- Colt Pistols - 1911 Pre-45
Colt 1911 WWI Family Heirloom - Loads of History!
Description: NEW INFO FOUND! Carol found more of her father's belongings from storage. Edwin kept a very detailed journal about his time in the A.E.F., including info on weapons and tactics! I've added more pics of a few of these. She wants to keep the journal, but is willing to make copies for the buyer. The other two pamphlets will accompany the firearm. This is a 1918 manufactured Colt 1911 made in a year that saw hundreds of thousands of 1911’s made for the war effort. Not only was this made for the war effort, it was also personal property of 2nd Lieutenant Edwin S. Hemen. This has been in the Hemen family ever since. Carol Hemen, his daughter now brings forth this piece of American history to share with the next generations to come. Edwin enlisted in the Washington State National Guard, B Company 2nd Infantry in June 1911. He was promoted to Corporal in 1912. 1917 found him promoted to Sergeant and was drafted into U.S. Service in August. He was part of the 41st Infantry, a conglomeration of Guard units which were designated as replacements. In 1918, while in France with the A.E.F., Edwin was given a Battlefield Commission to 2nd Lieutenant. As Carol relates the story from her dad, “I moved up in rank when the officer leading us got bumped off. It was called ‘Field Commission’. It was close combat.” Carol goes on to say that “I don’t recall him ever talking about his enlistment. And I was too young to be interested in those stories…sad.” Since the National Archives fire in 1973, much of the Campaign records were lost forever. Carol researched his unit and the time he might have been there. It is probable that his unit was in the Aisne-Marne Offensive and the Battle of Chateau-Thierry. Carol said her mother had taken out the spring or something out of the firearm to ‘make sure no one would shoot it’. Carol took it to a local gun shop and had them repair and refinish it in 1992. She says she only remembers the finish as mostly silver. As can be seen, the Parkerized refinish was a very good job. Overall, the condition is very good, only showing very few minor blemishes under the finish. Included is a picture of the invoice for parts, refinishing and function. I spoke with Rocky, and he said it was probably refinished by Michael Kontos, who regularly advertised as a gunsmith in American Handgunner. He also lived in the same city as Rocky and Carol. Rocky’s has been closed for many years. He actually is a friend of this writer’s family. It appears that the hammer and firing pin are replacements done during the refinishing. The magazine is unmarked. It has the Eagle S11 acceptance marking, which is correct for serial number starting at about 303,000. The left side of the dust cover has the UNITED STATES PROPERTY marking. The inside top of the frame is marked with G, Y, a broken H, and Flaming Bomb. The barrel lug is “J” and “5” marked, suggesting an early commercial 1911 barrel that was Military marked. The top of the hood is also marked with an “H” and “P”. The bore is well defined showing use and wear consistent with age of the gun. The underside of the slide has the proper button and rectangular machining. It is also marked with 4, G and I. Above the firing pin is also marked with H. The markings on the left of the slide have the standard two-line patent date with the Rampant Colt in the center of the dates. The right side is marked MODEL OF 1911 U.S. ARMY. As also noted on the left grip panel, there are two notches. Although there is no proof of it, these are often made for numbers of personally removed enemy combatants. The rest of the panels are intact and have normal sharp edge wear consistent with the age of the gun. Included with the firearm is the Colt Archive letter. It was in a shipment of 10,000 sent to Bush Terminal, NY, on it’s way to France and the A.E.F. July 27, 1918 As Carol wants to retain all the original documentation of her dad’s service weapon, the buyer will receive a USB thumb drive with scans of the provenance history as well as the firearm photos. As G.I. will only allow 15 pictures, I have over 40 high quality photos of the gun and provenance as provided by Carol. If you would like additional pictures of the small internal parts, please use the contact form below. Fine Print. Must be shipped to an FFL, C&R Ok. Must be able to receive from an unlicensed individual. Photo ID will be included to buyer’s FFL. Shipping to the lower 48, where allowed and legal. Know your local laws. NO returns. Insured shipping will be Actual cost based on buyer. Please contact for exact amount. Payment accepted: USPS M.O. or major bank cashier’s check. EDIT: Firearm can be shipped from a local FFL on this end for an additional $50 (transfer fee). Shipping and insurance still apply. Price: $5,000.00 Buy Now Curio/Relic: Yes Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1911 Contact Seller |
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Guns International #: 102983820
Seller's Inventory #: GR0016
Category - Colt Pistols - 1911
- Colt Pistols - 1911 Pre-45
Colt 1911 WWI Family Heirloom - Loads of History!
Description:
NEW INFO FOUND! Carol found more of her father's belongings from storage. Edwin kept a very detailed journal about his time in the A.E.F., including info on weapons and tactics! I've added more pics of a few of these. She wants to keep the journal, but is willing to make copies for the buyer. The other two pamphlets will accompany the firearm.
This is a 1918 manufactured Colt 1911 made in a year that saw hundreds of thousands of 1911’s made for the war effort. Not only was this made for the war effort, it was also personal property of 2nd Lieutenant Edwin S. Hemen. This has been in the Hemen family ever since. Carol Hemen, his daughter now brings forth this piece of American history to share with the next generations to come.
Edwin enlisted in the Washington State National Guard, B Company 2nd Infantry in June 1911. He was promoted to Corporal in 1912. 1917 found him promoted to Sergeant and was drafted into U.S. Service in August. He was part of the 41st Infantry, a conglomeration of Guard units which were designated as replacements.
In 1918, while in France with the A.E.F., Edwin was given a Battlefield Commission to 2nd Lieutenant. As Carol relates the story from her dad, “I moved up in rank when the officer leading us got bumped off. It was called ‘Field Commission’. It was close combat.” Carol goes on to say that “I don’t recall him ever talking about his enlistment. And I was too young to be interested in those stories…sad.”
Since the National Archives fire in 1973, much of the Campaign records were lost forever. Carol researched his unit and the time he might have been there. It is probable that his unit was in the Aisne-Marne Offensive and the Battle of Chateau-Thierry.
Carol said her mother had taken out the spring or something out of the firearm to ‘make sure no one would shoot it’. Carol took it to a local gun shop and had them repair and refinish it in 1992. She says she only remembers the finish as mostly silver. As can be seen, the Parkerized refinish was a very good job. Overall, the condition is very good, only showing very few minor blemishes under the finish. Included is a picture of the invoice for parts, refinishing and function. I spoke with Rocky, and he said it was probably refinished by Michael Kontos, who regularly advertised as a gunsmith in American Handgunner. He also lived in the same city as Rocky and Carol. Rocky’s has been closed for many years. He actually is a friend of this writer’s family.
It appears that the hammer and firing pin are replacements done during the refinishing. The magazine is unmarked. It has the Eagle S11 acceptance marking, which is correct for serial number starting at about 303,000. The left side of the dust cover has the UNITED STATES PROPERTY marking. The inside top of the frame is marked with G, Y, a broken H, and Flaming Bomb.
The barrel lug is “J” and “5” marked, suggesting an early commercial 1911 barrel that was Military marked. The top of the hood is also marked with an “H” and “P”. The bore is well defined showing use and wear consistent with age of the gun.
The underside of the slide has the proper button and rectangular machining. It is also marked with 4, G and I. Above the firing pin is also marked with H.
The markings on the left of the slide have the standard two-line patent date with the Rampant Colt in the center of the dates. The right side is marked MODEL OF 1911 U.S. ARMY.
As also noted on the left grip panel, there are two notches. Although there is no proof of it, these are often made for numbers of personally removed enemy combatants. The rest of the panels are intact and have normal sharp edge wear consistent with the age of the gun.
Included with the firearm is the Colt Archive letter. It was in a shipment of 10,000 sent to Bush Terminal, NY, on it’s way to France and the A.E.F. July 27, 1918
As Carol wants to retain all the original documentation of her dad’s service weapon, the buyer will receive a USB thumb drive with scans of the provenance history as well as the firearm photos.
As G.I. will only allow 15 pictures, I have over 40 high quality photos of the gun and provenance as provided by Carol. If you would like additional pictures of the small internal parts, please use the contact form below.
Fine Print. Must be shipped to an FFL, C&R Ok. Must be able to receive from an unlicensed individual. Photo ID will be included to buyer’s FFL. Shipping to the lower 48, where allowed and legal. Know your local laws. NO returns. Insured shipping will be Actual cost based on buyer. Please contact for exact amount. Payment accepted: USPS M.O. or major bank cashier’s check.
EDIT: Firearm can be shipped from a local FFL on this end for an additional $50 (transfer fee). Shipping and insurance still apply.
Price: $5,000.00 Buy Now
Curio/Relic: Yes
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 1911
Description:
NEW INFO FOUND! Carol found more of her father's belongings from storage. Edwin kept a very detailed journal about his time in the A.E.F., including info on weapons and tactics! I've added more pics of a few of these. She wants to keep the journal, but is willing to make copies for the buyer. The other two pamphlets will accompany the firearm.
This is a 1918 manufactured Colt 1911 made in a year that saw hundreds of thousands of 1911’s made for the war effort. Not only was this made for the war effort, it was also personal property of 2nd Lieutenant Edwin S. Hemen. This has been in the Hemen family ever since. Carol Hemen, his daughter now brings forth this piece of American history to share with the next generations to come.
Edwin enlisted in the Washington State National Guard, B Company 2nd Infantry in June 1911. He was promoted to Corporal in 1912. 1917 found him promoted to Sergeant and was drafted into U.S. Service in August. He was part of the 41st Infantry, a conglomeration of Guard units which were designated as replacements.
In 1918, while in France with the A.E.F., Edwin was given a Battlefield Commission to 2nd Lieutenant. As Carol relates the story from her dad, “I moved up in rank when the officer leading us got bumped off. It was called ‘Field Commission’. It was close combat.” Carol goes on to say that “I don’t recall him ever talking about his enlistment. And I was too young to be interested in those stories…sad.”
Since the National Archives fire in 1973, much of the Campaign records were lost forever. Carol researched his unit and the time he might have been there. It is probable that his unit was in the Aisne-Marne Offensive and the Battle of Chateau-Thierry.
Carol said her mother had taken out the spring or something out of the firearm to ‘make sure no one would shoot it’. Carol took it to a local gun shop and had them repair and refinish it in 1992. She says she only remembers the finish as mostly silver. As can be seen, the Parkerized refinish was a very good job. Overall, the condition is very good, only showing very few minor blemishes under the finish. Included is a picture of the invoice for parts, refinishing and function. I spoke with Rocky, and he said it was probably refinished by Michael Kontos, who regularly advertised as a gunsmith in American Handgunner. He also lived in the same city as Rocky and Carol. Rocky’s has been closed for many years. He actually is a friend of this writer’s family.
It appears that the hammer and firing pin are replacements done during the refinishing. The magazine is unmarked. It has the Eagle S11 acceptance marking, which is correct for serial number starting at about 303,000. The left side of the dust cover has the UNITED STATES PROPERTY marking. The inside top of the frame is marked with G, Y, a broken H, and Flaming Bomb.
The barrel lug is “J” and “5” marked, suggesting an early commercial 1911 barrel that was Military marked. The top of the hood is also marked with an “H” and “P”. The bore is well defined showing use and wear consistent with age of the gun.
The underside of the slide has the proper button and rectangular machining. It is also marked with 4, G and I. Above the firing pin is also marked with H.
The markings on the left of the slide have the standard two-line patent date with the Rampant Colt in the center of the dates. The right side is marked MODEL OF 1911 U.S. ARMY.
As also noted on the left grip panel, there are two notches. Although there is no proof of it, these are often made for numbers of personally removed enemy combatants. The rest of the panels are intact and have normal sharp edge wear consistent with the age of the gun.
Included with the firearm is the Colt Archive letter. It was in a shipment of 10,000 sent to Bush Terminal, NY, on it’s way to France and the A.E.F. July 27, 1918
As Carol wants to retain all the original documentation of her dad’s service weapon, the buyer will receive a USB thumb drive with scans of the provenance history as well as the firearm photos.
As G.I. will only allow 15 pictures, I have over 40 high quality photos of the gun and provenance as provided by Carol. If you would like additional pictures of the small internal parts, please use the contact form below.
Fine Print. Must be shipped to an FFL, C&R Ok. Must be able to receive from an unlicensed individual. Photo ID will be included to buyer’s FFL. Shipping to the lower 48, where allowed and legal. Know your local laws. NO returns. Insured shipping will be Actual cost based on buyer. Please contact for exact amount. Payment accepted: USPS M.O. or major bank cashier’s check.
EDIT: Firearm can be shipped from a local FFL on this end for an additional $50 (transfer fee). Shipping and insurance still apply.
Price: $5,000.00 Buy Now
Curio/Relic: Yes
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 1911
Guns International #: 102983820
Seller's Inventory #: GR0016
Guns International #: 102983820
Seller's Inventory #: GR0016
Category - Colt Pistols - 1911
- Colt Pistols - 1911 Pre-45
Colt 1911 WWI Family Heirloom - Loads of History!
Description:
NEW INFO FOUND! Carol found more of her father's belongings from storage. Edwin kept a very detailed journal about his time in the A.E.F., including info on weapons and tactics! I've added more pics of a few of these. She wants to keep the journal, but is willing to make copies for the buyer. The other two pamphlets will accompany the firearm.
This is a 1918 manufactured Colt 1911 made in a year that saw hundreds of thousands of 1911’s made for the war effort. Not only was this made for the war effort, it was also personal property of 2nd Lieutenant Edwin S. Hemen. This has been in the Hemen family ever since. Carol Hemen, his daughter now brings forth this piece of American history to share with the next generations to come.
Edwin enlisted in the Washington State National Guard, B Company 2nd Infantry in June 1911. He was promoted to Corporal in 1912. 1917 found him promoted to Sergeant and was drafted into U.S. Service in August. He was part of the 41st Infantry, a conglomeration of Guard units which were designated as replacements.
In 1918, while in France with the A.E.F., Edwin was given a Battlefield Commission to 2nd Lieutenant. As Carol relates the story from her dad, “I moved up in rank when the officer leading us got bumped off. It was called ‘Field Commission’. It was close combat.” Carol goes on to say that “I don’t recall him ever talking about his enlistment. And I was too young to be interested in those stories…sad.”
Since the National Archives fire in 1973, much of the Campaign records were lost forever. Carol researched his unit and the time he might have been there. It is probable that his unit was in the Aisne-Marne Offensive and the Battle of Chateau-Thierry.
Carol said her mother had taken out the spring or something out of the firearm to ‘make sure no one would shoot it’. Carol took it to a local gun shop and had them repair and refinish it in 1992. She says she only remembers the finish as mostly silver. As can be seen, the Parkerized refinish was a very good job. Overall, the condition is very good, only showing very few minor blemishes under the finish. Included is a picture of the invoice for parts, refinishing and function. I spoke with Rocky, and he said it was probably refinished by Michael Kontos, who regularly advertised as a gunsmith in American Handgunner. He also lived in the same city as Rocky and Carol. Rocky’s has been closed for many years. He actually is a friend of this writer’s family.
It appears that the hammer and firing pin are replacements done during the refinishing. The magazine is unmarked. It has the Eagle S11 acceptance marking, which is correct for serial number starting at about 303,000. The left side of the dust cover has the UNITED STATES PROPERTY marking. The inside top of the frame is marked with G, Y, a broken H, and Flaming Bomb.
The barrel lug is “J” and “5” marked, suggesting an early commercial 1911 barrel that was Military marked. The top of the hood is also marked with an “H” and “P”. The bore is well defined showing use and wear consistent with age of the gun.
The underside of the slide has the proper button and rectangular machining. It is also marked with 4, G and I. Above the firing pin is also marked with H.
The markings on the left of the slide have the standard two-line patent date with the Rampant Colt in the center of the dates. The right side is marked MODEL OF 1911 U.S. ARMY.
As also noted on the left grip panel, there are two notches. Although there is no proof of it, these are often made for numbers of personally removed enemy combatants. The rest of the panels are intact and have normal sharp edge wear consistent with the age of the gun.
Included with the firearm is the Colt Archive letter. It was in a shipment of 10,000 sent to Bush Terminal, NY, on it’s way to France and the A.E.F. July 27, 1918
As Carol wants to retain all the original documentation of her dad’s service weapon, the buyer will receive a USB thumb drive with scans of the provenance history as well as the firearm photos.
As G.I. will only allow 15 pictures, I have over 40 high quality photos of the gun and provenance as provided by Carol. If you would like additional pictures of the small internal parts, please use the contact form below.
Fine Print. Must be shipped to an FFL, C&R Ok. Must be able to receive from an unlicensed individual. Photo ID will be included to buyer’s FFL. Shipping to the lower 48, where allowed and legal. Know your local laws. NO returns. Insured shipping will be Actual cost based on buyer. Please contact for exact amount. Payment accepted: USPS M.O. or major bank cashier’s check.
EDIT: Firearm can be shipped from a local FFL on this end for an additional $50 (transfer fee). Shipping and insurance still apply.
Price: $5,000.00 Buy Now
Curio/Relic: Yes
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 1911
Description:
NEW INFO FOUND! Carol found more of her father's belongings from storage. Edwin kept a very detailed journal about his time in the A.E.F., including info on weapons and tactics! I've added more pics of a few of these. She wants to keep the journal, but is willing to make copies for the buyer. The other two pamphlets will accompany the firearm.
This is a 1918 manufactured Colt 1911 made in a year that saw hundreds of thousands of 1911’s made for the war effort. Not only was this made for the war effort, it was also personal property of 2nd Lieutenant Edwin S. Hemen. This has been in the Hemen family ever since. Carol Hemen, his daughter now brings forth this piece of American history to share with the next generations to come.
Edwin enlisted in the Washington State National Guard, B Company 2nd Infantry in June 1911. He was promoted to Corporal in 1912. 1917 found him promoted to Sergeant and was drafted into U.S. Service in August. He was part of the 41st Infantry, a conglomeration of Guard units which were designated as replacements.
In 1918, while in France with the A.E.F., Edwin was given a Battlefield Commission to 2nd Lieutenant. As Carol relates the story from her dad, “I moved up in rank when the officer leading us got bumped off. It was called ‘Field Commission’. It was close combat.” Carol goes on to say that “I don’t recall him ever talking about his enlistment. And I was too young to be interested in those stories…sad.”
Since the National Archives fire in 1973, much of the Campaign records were lost forever. Carol researched his unit and the time he might have been there. It is probable that his unit was in the Aisne-Marne Offensive and the Battle of Chateau-Thierry.
Carol said her mother had taken out the spring or something out of the firearm to ‘make sure no one would shoot it’. Carol took it to a local gun shop and had them repair and refinish it in 1992. She says she only remembers the finish as mostly silver. As can be seen, the Parkerized refinish was a very good job. Overall, the condition is very good, only showing very few minor blemishes under the finish. Included is a picture of the invoice for parts, refinishing and function. I spoke with Rocky, and he said it was probably refinished by Michael Kontos, who regularly advertised as a gunsmith in American Handgunner. He also lived in the same city as Rocky and Carol. Rocky’s has been closed for many years. He actually is a friend of this writer’s family.
It appears that the hammer and firing pin are replacements done during the refinishing. The magazine is unmarked. It has the Eagle S11 acceptance marking, which is correct for serial number starting at about 303,000. The left side of the dust cover has the UNITED STATES PROPERTY marking. The inside top of the frame is marked with G, Y, a broken H, and Flaming Bomb.
The barrel lug is “J” and “5” marked, suggesting an early commercial 1911 barrel that was Military marked. The top of the hood is also marked with an “H” and “P”. The bore is well defined showing use and wear consistent with age of the gun.
The underside of the slide has the proper button and rectangular machining. It is also marked with 4, G and I. Above the firing pin is also marked with H.
The markings on the left of the slide have the standard two-line patent date with the Rampant Colt in the center of the dates. The right side is marked MODEL OF 1911 U.S. ARMY.
As also noted on the left grip panel, there are two notches. Although there is no proof of it, these are often made for numbers of personally removed enemy combatants. The rest of the panels are intact and have normal sharp edge wear consistent with the age of the gun.
Included with the firearm is the Colt Archive letter. It was in a shipment of 10,000 sent to Bush Terminal, NY, on it’s way to France and the A.E.F. July 27, 1918
As Carol wants to retain all the original documentation of her dad’s service weapon, the buyer will receive a USB thumb drive with scans of the provenance history as well as the firearm photos.
As G.I. will only allow 15 pictures, I have over 40 high quality photos of the gun and provenance as provided by Carol. If you would like additional pictures of the small internal parts, please use the contact form below.
Fine Print. Must be shipped to an FFL, C&R Ok. Must be able to receive from an unlicensed individual. Photo ID will be included to buyer’s FFL. Shipping to the lower 48, where allowed and legal. Know your local laws. NO returns. Insured shipping will be Actual cost based on buyer. Please contact for exact amount. Payment accepted: USPS M.O. or major bank cashier’s check.
EDIT: Firearm can be shipped from a local FFL on this end for an additional $50 (transfer fee). Shipping and insurance still apply.
Price: $5,000.00 Buy Now
Curio/Relic: Yes
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 1911
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