Harley,
What is the history of Colt stamping the last three digits of the serial number inside the slide on M1903 models? I seem to remember that this was not consistantly done. I believe the very early ones did not have it? Can you help me with this? I'm looking at a very nice Type I, Sn.57,xxx, 1907 Mfg., where every thing matches well, 90%+ finish, nice even and consistant but light wear pattern, but the inside of the slide shows no serial number. There some markings but I can't make them out.
Ccmano
What is the history of Colt stamping the last three digits of the serial number inside the slide on M1903 models? I seem to remember that this was not consistantly done. I believe the very early ones did not have it? Can you help me with this? I'm looking at a very nice Type I, Sn.57,xxx, 1907 Mfg., where every thing matches well, 90%+ finish, nice even and consistant but light wear pattern, but the inside of the slide shows no serial number. There some markings but I can't make them out.
Ccmano