U.S. Colt Model 1911 "Black Army", .45 cal. military auto pistol.  Serial #294910, mfg. 1918. Excellent condition . "Black Army" variant. Standard officer issue in WWI.  5" barrel has an "R" and "P" marked on the top of the barrel.  The bore is very good with light frosting, fixed military sights.  The black finish on the slide is 97% with light high edge wear and some scratches forward of the chamber.  97% black finish on the frame with light age spotting, high edge finish loss and some scratches at the slide hold open.  Inspector mark on left side of frame.  Wood checkered grips with diamond pattern are in very nice shape with a depression - the leading edge of the left grip that was likely due to the holster.  Correct unmarked two-tone hand dipped magazine is very good with only light wear.  One of the nicer late WWI 1911's we've seen in awhile.  Super collector piece from the war to end all wars.  Will front run any .45 auto military collection! C&R OK.