Colt 1911 opinions.

[451kr]

Can buy this pistol.
Any opinions about this pistol would be appreciated .
The magazine is not original I think.
Anyone a picture of a original magazine that would fit to this pistol??









Thanks in advance.

[Johnny Peppers]

As indicated on the right front of the receiver, it is a 1911A1 instead of a 1911. Appears to be an all original pistol, and the slide should be serial numbered to the receiver. Slide down the firing pin stop plate, and the first three digits will be above the firing pin hole and the last three under the hole.

A picture of the magazine would have been helpful, but it appears to have a bump pad glued to it. An original Colt magazine from that period would be full blue, unmarked, and the base attached with pins rather than spot welded.

[maestro]

As indicated on the right front of the receiver, it is a 1911A1 instead of a 1911. Appears to be an all original pistol, and the slide should be serial numbered to the receiver. Slide down the firing pin stop plate, and the first three digits will be above the firing pin hole and the last three under the hole.

A picture of the magazine would have been helpful, but it appears to have a bump pad glued to it. An original Colt magazine from that period would be full blue, unmarked, and the base attached with pins rather than spot welded.

[451kr]

Johnny,

Thanks for your answer.
Unfortunately it`s not mine yet,so it`s not possible for me to add a picture of the magazine.

[Johnny Peppers]

I would verify that the slide number matches the receiver, and that the barrel is correct before purchasing the pistol. The magazine is minor compared to these two items.
The barrel would be marked COLT .45 AUTO on the left side of the chamber just above the lug, and would have either a G/N or G/F ahead of the lug.

[Infanteer]

I would verify that the slide number matches the receiver, and that the barrel is correct before purchasing the pistol.

Do these 1911A1's have a S/N on the slide? I have a Remington Rand and it does not have a number on the slide.

[Johnny Peppers]

Do these 1911A1's have a S/N on the slide? I have a Remington Rand and it does not have a number on the slide.

Only the 1911A1 Colts had the slide serial numbered to the receiver. This had been done on the Government Model (the civilian version) since the early 1920's, but started on the 1911A1 in 1937 at serial number 710001, and continued until the late 1.138 million serial number range. Tolerances were tight enough that Colt numbered the slides to the receiver so that they could be put back together after finishing. In 1943 Ordnance relaxed the tolerances somewhat, and Colt discontinued the numbering of the slide.

This is a slide from one of the commercial to military transfer pistols. Approximately 6600 Government Models were transferred from Colt's stock to the military contract. The serial numbers were remove and re-numbered in the military assigned range, and the beautiful Colt blue was sandblasted off and refinished in phosphate. On this one you can still see some on the original serial numbers under the military numbers. It appears to be 208403, and the numbers were between 200000 and 215000.

[451kr]

This pistol has now German proof marks would that be effected the value of the pistol ??

[Johnny Peppers]

This pistol has now German proof marks would that be effected the value of the pistol ??

The proofs do affect the value, and assuming that the slide matches and the barrel is correct, not to a great extent considering the nice condition of the pistol. The 1911A1 pistols that were Lend-Leased to England during WWII had to be commercially proofed before being sold beginning in the early 1950's. Most came back excellent to like new condition, and while the proofs did affect the value, collectors began to realize that the proofs were a part of their history.

[451kr]

Johnny,

Thanks for all the info.

[451kr]

Received a picture of the barrel and mag.
The slide match ( same serial number ) the frame.
Top of barrel is also stamped with 45ACP is that correct or is it done with the new German proof Marks.

[Johnny Peppers]

The top of the chamber marking must be part of the German proof requirements. The markings shown in the photo are the only ones applied by Colt. The markings would be correct for the serial number range of the pistol, with the G/F in front of the lug tying it down to the serial number range.