Lot 96:
Wilson Combat Barrel Custom Essex Arms 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol .45 ACP with 5.5 Inch Barrel
Description
This lot features a custom-built 1911-style semi-automatic pistol chambered in .45 ACP, constructed on a frame manufactured by Essex Arms Corp. The pistol is fitted with a specialized 5.5 inch barrel assembly, featuring a Wilson Combat barrel hood and a pinned-on muzzle compensator with two circular ports for recoil management. The slide is finished in a high-polish blue and is equipped with a tall front blade sight and a Wichita adjustable rear target sight. Custom performance enhancements include a skeletonized target trigger, an extended ambidextrous thumb safety, an extended beavertail grip safety, a textured front strap, and a checkered mainspring housing. The frame is fitted with textured blue and black layered G10-style grips. Prominent markings include ESSEX ARMS CORP. / ISLAND POND, VT. and the serial number 47941 on the right side of the frame, with the barrel hood marked WILSON .45 ACP. The rear sight top plate is marked Wichita. One detachable blued steel box magazine with five witness holes is included. The lot is accompanied by a plain cardboard storage box. Mechanical function has not been independently verified. Note – All firearms require a federal 4473 background check.
Condition report:
The pistol is in fair to good condition, showing significant finish wear and scratching across the slide and frame. The bluing shows thinning at the high edges and muzzle, with numerous fine scratches visible on the flats of the slide. There is visible surface oxidation and residue on the stainless steel grip safety and thumb safety, as well as significant residue buildup within the texturing of the front strap and mainspring housing. The G10 grips are in good condition with minor handling wear. The magazine shows standard insertion wear. The bore was not inspected. Action appears to function correctly when cycled manually, though it has not been test-fired.
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