COLT "Leatherneck" Commemorative

Seller Description For This Firearm

This Colt Leatherneck Tribute is a semi-automatic 1911-style pistol chambered in 45 ACP. This brilliant edition pays tribute to those who have served in the U.S. Marine Corps. A gold-plated slide features astounding amounts of high quality engraving from A&A Engraving in Rapid City South Dakota. On the left side depictions of Iowa Jima and a dense jungle scene in Vietnam. On the right side is a WWI scene from the Battle of Belleau Wood and a portrait of Lt. Gen. John A. Lejeune, the father of the Marine Corps. The top of the slide features engravings of the Marines' logo and motto. This semi-automatic pistol is chambered in 45 ACP and has a 5-inch barrel adorned with a notch rear sight and blade front sight. This Leatherneck Tribute is number 272 of only 300 made, and it comes in a handsome velvet lined wood and glass display case.

Modifications

1 MAGAZINE, PRESENTATION DISPLAY CASE

General Manufacturer Product Information

The Colt Leatherneck Tribute Pistol is a semi automatic handgun chambered in 45 ACP and built upon the Colt Government Model platform. Each Tribute pistol is decorated by craftsmen specifically commissioned by America Remembers, and is the first ever issue authorized by the Marine Corps Association. Each side of this gun's slide has been beautifully decorated with a variety of scenery and scrollwork, paying tribute to the heroic contributions of those who have served in the United States Marine Corps. The left side of the slide depicts the grueling and hard-fought victory at Iwo Jima, as well as a scene from Vietnam depicting two Marines firing at enemy troops through dense jungle. At the center of the design the heritage of the Marine Corps is honored with the familiar eagle, globe and anchor logo and the Marine Corps motto, "Semper Fi" is displayed as a flowing banner at the muzzle end of the slide. The right side features a WWI trench warfare scene, the Battle of Belleau Wood, and Marines on patrol during the Korean War. A portrait of MajGen John A. Lejeune, Father of the Marine Corps Association is featured along with the nameplate 'Leatherneck". Completing the decorations on each side of the slide is the official seal of the Marine Corps Association. This beautifully detailed handgun would be a wonderful gift or addition to a collection.

UPC	GDC0000002139
Action	NOT SPECIFIED
Barrel Length	5" BARREL
Caliber	.45 ACP
Capacity	7 ROUNDS
Weight	2.2