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Artifact No.1987.253, M1911 Pistol; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum(Grand Rapids, …
Artifact No.1987.253, M1911 Pistol; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum(Grand Rapids, MI)
M1911 Pistol
Artifact No.1987.253, M1911 Pistol; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum(Grand Rapids, …
Artifact No.1987.253, M1911 Pistol; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum(Grand Rapids, MI)

M1911 Pistol

Artifact ID1987.253
Object Type Pistol
Gifter
Date after 1911
Medium nickel, metal, gold
DimensionsOverall H 5 in x W 7 3/4 in x D 3/4 in (12.7 cm x 19.7 cm x 1.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionA nickel-plated pistol features ornate gold grips with raised motifs; there is an eagle with a snake in its beak towards the top of the grip. Below it, enclosed in a circle, there is a small face bordered by geometric shapes. Raised curved shapes create a border along the edges of the grip.
Historical NoteSalvador Hirales Barrera, Police Director of Baja California, Mexico, gifted this pistol to President Ford's son, Jack. Additional Details
Custodial History NoteA foreign official gifted the item to Jack Ford during the Ford Administration. It was received through the Executive Office of the President and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in 1981 for deposit with the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum.
National Archives Catalog CollectionGerald R. Ford Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 620931)
National Archives Catalog SeriesHead of State Gifts Given to President Gerald R. Ford (74639696)
Use Restriction Status Unrestricted
Use Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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