America Remembers Pearl Harbor Colt 1911 Government

Manufacturer: Colt
Caliber: .45 ACP
Barrel: 5″
Bore Condition: Excellent

This is a America Remembers Pearl Harbor Colt 1911 Government Commemorative semi-automatic pistol in .45 ACP. Serial number- 2799274. This pistol is in good condition and comes with one magazine and a lockable presentation case. After running a serial number lookup, we've determined this pistol was manufactured in 2000. On the slide’s left side, you will find a depiction of the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor along with President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s famous line from his speech announcing the attack. To the left, a U.S. Navy ship is rocked by explosions from the attack. In the center, American gunners turn their weapons skyward in a futile attempt to turn the tide of battle, while behind them a sister ship burns. At right, Japanese dive-bombers scream down from the sky, bearing the torpedoes intended for the Navy ships below. Right side of the slide features a depiction of the U.S.S. Arizona Memorial, America’s most moving and inspirational tribute to all those who served and sacrificed. Millions of people from around the world pay their respects at the Memorial, which is erected over the sunken hull of the great battleship, final resting place for many of the 1,177 brave crewmen who lost their lives. To the right is the Arizona as she appeared before the attack, a floating fortress and proud member of the American fleet. To the left, a battleship on patrol, represents the power of the U.S. Pacific Fleet. Flanking this battleship, you will find President Roosevelt’s prophetic vow that "with the unbounding determination of our people we will gain the inevitable victory." #9 of only 500 manufactured.