U.S. Airborne Golden M1911A1 .45

The .45 is the most powerful military-issued pistol in history. Today, it is a bonafide historical military collectible, having been replaced by the 9mm pistol, to standardize ammunition for all NATO troops.

The American Historical Foundation is proud to honor the Airborne heroes through the issuance of the special, firing Limited Edition Golden Anniversary U.S. Airborne Commemorative M1911A1 .45. It is an appropriate tribute, as our Airborne warriors helped make it famous.

This is the world’s first limited edition .45 ever issued in honor of U.S. Airborne Forces, placing it in the “first ever” class of distinction.
From the standpoint of future investment value, only 500 will be made, and each will be individually numbered with the limited edition serial number between 001 and 500. This limited edition number will also be inscribed on the accompanying Certificate of Authenticity.
The gallant warrior spirit of the deeply etched and Gold-Gilt infilled inscription: IN HONOR OF U.S. AIRBORNE FORCES; AIRBORNE ALL THE WAY!

The magazine catch, slide stop, safety, four grip screws, hammer and trigger are plated with 24-Karat Gold to Jewelers Grade-Heavy thickness for lasting beauty and value. The custom made Walnut grips gleam with a beautiful museum-quality finish, and both grips (right and left) are inset with 24-Karat Gold plated cloisonne medallions. The focal point of the medallion is the famous Airborne jump wings emblem surrounded by the inscription “Fort Benning, 1940,”the place and date of Airborne’s birth. This is the military model M1911A1 .45; all parts are interchangeable with GI-issued pistols. Each fires the same .45 ACP ammunition made famous by our armed forces. Custom designed by the gunsmiths of Thompson/Auto-Ordnance, NRA test firings of their .45 show accuracy “significantly better than the average.”

Display Case

Also available is a custom made, luxuriously lined Display Case with locking glass lid and engraved identification plaque to display and protect your Tribute from dust and unauthorized handling.

Reservation Form

I wish to reserve (Quantity) of the "Airborne Golden M1911A1 .45 Tribute ", a working pistol, at the price of $1,995*. Each pistol is numbered and registered within the limited edition of 500, and is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Thirty-day return privilege.

Please charge my credit card a deposit of $195 per pistol. I will pay the balance prior to delivery at the rate of $100 per month, with no interest or carrying charge.

Optional Display Case:

I do not wish to order the optional luxuriously lined Display Case at this time.

I also wish to reserve the optional luxuriously lined Display Case. Please add $149 to the final payment.

Optional Personalization:

I do not wish to order the optional personalization at this time.

I also wish to have my pistol personalized. Please add $39 to the final payment.

* All orders are subject to acceptance and availability. If I cancel my reservation prior to delivery, I will receive a full refund, less a commissioning fee of $195. Shipping and handling will be added to each order. Virginia residents please add sales tax.