My first . . . and only . . . 1911 was a Colt 1911A1. WhenI was a kid backing the 60s, a friend of my Dad's knew I liked guns. One day, he handed me a grocery sack and said, "This is for you. I have no need for it.". When I looked inside, there was a pistol belt, mag pouch with two mags, holster and a pristine Colt parkerized 1911A1 - all government issued! It had been given to my Dad's friend by a Navy pilot who had carried it and brought it home after WWII.
I shot it a few times but could never hit the broad side of barn with it. Another friend of my Dad's, who was like a second father to me and he was a Marine in the Pacific during the war, taught me how to field strip the 1911 blindfolded one day on a bench in the back of his hardware store.
I kept the 1911A1 and trappings for many years but finally sold it as I wasn't shooting it and figured a Colt lover should have it. And yes, it brought very good money. Like many things in life, sometimes we regret things we have done. I'm glad somebody got it who would take care of it and enjoy it. But, now I'm thinking I might like to add the 45 cap to my line of cartridges that I reload. At some point, I might add a 1911 and have considered the Springfield gov. version. Just the history of the 1911 is fascinating and I can see why some folks are really wrapped up in them. Mostly though, I'm a vintage revolver guy and my wheeelguns far out number the two semi-autos I have. Amazing that the 1911 has always retained its popularity but when something works, it works!
Nice photos . . . really enjoyed them!