highpower3006
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This Model 1911 pistol was one of 1000 guns, serial numbers 144051-145050, shipped to the Commanding Officer, Ordnance Depot, Manila The Philippines. I think it still looks pretty good for it's age.
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Kreyzhorse
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Wow.... I'm not a collector per se, but damn, that looks better than pretty good in my book.
It's in amazing shape for an issued firearm.
It's in amazing shape for an issued firearm.
44caliberkid
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Absolutely love it man. The rampant colt above the thumb safety is super cool. What a piece of history. So jealous.
My “baby” isn’t as pretty, but I love her nonetheless. Navy Colt manufactured in October 1912. My Great uncle carried it through WWII and “brought it home” with him when he retired in the 50’s. A lot of history!!
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44caliberkid
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Great pistol Navy. My dad was a WW 2 Navy veteran and had saved some nice spoils of war, but then he believed the , "You better not get caught bringing anything home." speech and dumped it all before he left. I've had to buy all my war memorabilia.
unclenunzie
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What is that cartouche above the magazine catch? Inspectors mark?
What a handsome weapon.
What a handsome weapon.
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http://sightm1911.com/lib/history/Inspectors.htmunclenunzie said:
Looks like the cartouche for Gilbert H. Stewart.
bedbugbilly
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Very nice? A question - when did they start marking the 1911/1911A1 with "Property of U.S. Government"? (IIRC or similar stamping)
highpower3006
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The Colt 1911's that were made for the Government were USP stamped from the very first production. The size of the letters, font and location has changed from the left side on the dust cover on 1911's to the right side above the grip on 1911A1's.
Sometime around mid 1917 they change the font from serif style lettering to Gothic. the pistol at the top was made in early 1917 and the one on the bottom was made in early 1918.
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Very nice. Yours has the correct 'Type 4' magazine as well.
I have a 1918 and a 1915, both all original.
The 1915 has the correct 'Type 3' magazine for its serial number - two-tone with lanyard loop.
They switched to the Type 4 as the issued magazine shortly after mine (per Poyer & Clawson)
I have a 1918 and a 1915, both all original.
The 1915 has the correct 'Type 3' magazine for its serial number - two-tone with lanyard loop.
They switched to the Type 4 as the issued magazine shortly after mine (per Poyer & Clawson)
bedbugbilly
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Thanh you highpower3006 - greatly appreciate the info and photos - interesting!
2wheelwander
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My knees just gave out.
armoredman
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I'm not much of a 1911 guy but I would be proud as a peacock to own that fine pistol, sir, beautiful sidearm with a ton of history.