Colt M.1911

[Ssteve]

IMO it's very difficult to find any type of M.1911 / M.1911.A1 under 1K that is 90+ matching including finish.

Those under 1K are ussually mismatched parts or have been refinished and if I'm corrected a refinished gun rates BELOW poor condition as far as collectability goes.

Steve

Very nice indeed, I too love the double diamond grips.

How much is a M1911 in this condition? what is a fair price in the states?

[Ronnie Fry]

Steve,
I promise you there is a LOT of interest in the 1911's. Just something you don't often see, in ANY condition. Glad you got yours, and it's a fine example. Thank you for posting... Hope you don't mind, here's a couple of shots of the one that "found me" a couple of weeks ago. Not too far from your S/N.

r

[Ronnie Fry]

Here's the right side

[Ssteve]

1917 Colt 1911

WOW RONNIE !

Looks like very MINTY 1917 Colt 1911 from your photos! Does everything match up?

I know I need a p.h. marked barrel to make mine 100%. I wish I had more finish on my gun, but I certainly can live with what I have rather than re-finish or mess with it.

Nice example ! I must also say I'm surprised these 1911/A1'a are harder to find that other weapons with some many being produced.

Warm regards,
Steve

[Ssteve]

Reference Book

Also if anyone is interested in collecting 1911/1911.A1's here is probably the best quick guide reference books I been able to find out there.

Tons of information that is organized nicely for easy reading and most importantly understanding. You'll never look at a 1911 or A1 the same after reading this book.

Covers not only Colts, but Remington Rand, Singer, UMC, Union Switch & Signal, Ithaca's. etc.

ISBN# 0-9633971-3-3

Steve

[Ronnie Fry]

Thanks for the flowers Steve... The photos flatter this "ole man", as he has his share of nicks and dings. But, when you consider he's nearly 100 years old, not too shabby. Hope you don't think I'm trying to hijack your thread.. Just trying to add to the interest of these old pistols...
Believe it or not, I think the bbl is original to the gun. Or, at least, is correct. Wear marks are consistant with being in the gun for a long time.

And I also most certainly agree that Clawson is THE authority.

r

[jacobtowne]

I wish I had more finish on my gun, but I certainly can live with what I have rather than re-finish or mess with it.

Well, finish isn't everything, or so says my old warhorse Colt with only 60 or 70% of its blue remaining. It's still tight and shoots straight.





JT

[Ssteve]

That is a nice set up! What year is that old Colt? Is that prior tot he 1913 patient daye?

Steve

Well, finish isn't everything, or so says my old warhorse Colt with only 60 or 70% of its blue remaining. It's still tight and shoots straight.





JT

[Ssteve]

No way I don't think that at all ! I like these 1911/A1's and happy to see others ! ! I'm not the greatest photographer and I personally have trouble getting pictures to accurately show the finish.

I also agree I gun in that condition for almost 100 years fantastic !

Steve

Thanks for the flowers Steve... The photos flatter this "ole man", as he has his share of nicks and dings. But, when you consider he's nearly 100 years old, not too shabby. Hope you don't think I'm trying to hijack your thread.. Just trying to add to the interest of these old pistols...
Believe it or not, I think the bbl is original to the gun. Or, at least, is correct. Wear marks are consistant with being in the gun for a long time.

And I also most certainly agree that Clawson is THE authority.

r

[DJT]

The serial number on my 1911 A1 is 1643489. Anyone able to tell me when mine would have been produced?

[Adrian Stevenson]

Hi Des, I think it is 1944 according to here:

http://www.nps.gov/spar/upload/serial%20numbers1-2.doc

Cheers, Ade.

[Johnnie]

Very nice! An congrats on finding a keeper! These are truely becoming hard to come by.
Regards,
Johnnie

[r.blue]

Ronnie,
Have you got a nice holster rig for that shabby 1911 of yours...
R.Blue

[jacobtowne]

What year is that old Colt? Is that prior tot he 1913 patient daye?

Hi Steve:
No. It has the 1913 patent date. The Sn is 196xxx. I've been told it was shipped Nov., 1917.

The Warren holster and Mills belt and pouch are all dated 1918. The lanyard has the 1917 patent stamp.

JT

[Ssteve]

Shipment

That is correct JT

Serial numbers 186201 - 209586 were shipped 1917 -1918
(Serial #'s - 204987 - 209586 were shipped in 1918 the rest 1917)
Total shipment - 23,386

Your barrel should be marked PH (serial # ranged 110,000 - 425,000)

Receiver should be marked - GHS for Gilbert H. Stewart, Major
Serial number# 101500 - 230,000

Just thought I'd ad a couple more tid-bits. The book I listed above will tell you just about everything you need to know abut 1911/A1's.

Steve

Hi Steve:
No. It has the 1913 patent date. The Sn is 196xxx. I've been told it was shipped Nov., 1917.

The Warren holster and Mills belt and pouch are all dated 1918. The lanyard has the 1917 patent stamp.

JT