The slide on my dad's .45 has a serial number: ... MFR 16447 My guess is that the serial number of the slide may have matched an original Colt production frame from 1942. Just a guess. The serial number is the frame is 39599 ... Avoid the temptation to replace everything on your brand-new 1911 just to make it "better". Know what you're changing ...Dec 19, 2009 · According to Mr. Clawson's book, 1917-18 Colt produced serial numbers 186201 thru 209586 in a 23,386 pistol shipment. And indicates that 1918 production of that shipment was serial numbers 204987 thru 209586, which 205181 would have fallen into. It could be the source of information that Blue Book used for it's publication that has the discrepancy. All variations and serial number ranges of the military 1911/1911A1 pistol used specifically marked and identifiable parts. ... (with "NEW YORK" marked slides and Type II) normally have "Colt .45 AUTO" barrels. Some Flannery barrels were observed from 1944-45 ... Bullet feed ramps were blued in receivers to serial number 710,000, then ...I have found them listed in the Clawson book, here is what Clawson shows about X numbered 1911s: X1000-X1178 179 pistols on Apr24,1924 @Springfield Armory. X1179-X1180 2 pistols on Dec 23, 1924 @Manila Arsenal. X1181-X4385 3205 pistols from 1925 to 1953 @Springfield Armory. There were 1599 more from 1949 to 1956.No. Built: 88,494. YEAR SERIAL NUMBER RANGE. In 1927, Colt produced about 10,000 Colt M1911A1 pistols, which would carry Argentine's own numbering. 1 to 10,000 and markings of the Argentine Army and would be called Colt Cal. 45 Model 1927. 1945 - 6,000 - #24,001 - #30,000.Use the Colt Serial Number Database Lookup Tool. Colt Database Search The Serial Number Tables here will identify your military issued 1911. The Singer Sewing Machine …Referred to as both the "Commercial Model"—or in Colt's catalogs as the "Government Model"—the civilian version of the M1911 was introduced in 1912 with a run of 1,899 guns. By 1916 ...12 օգս, 2018 թ. ... There is nothing more legendary and iconic than the Colt Model 1873. The Peacemaker. The six shooter. The Colt 45. The Single Action Army.While it was Colt Firearms that produced the first of the John Moses Browning-designed M1911 .45 pistols, today the market leader in the category is Kimber. And it isn't hard to see why, as the ...The possibility of handling a four digit serial number 1911 that would have been made in 1912, gone to war and still be in original form has me really interested. ... One is a Colt 1911, Serial No. 221546 that was shipped to Army Depot 6, American Expeditionary Force, France on Jan. 3, 1918. It must have been swiped quickly, because it is still ...21 հլս, 2014 թ. ... A little help, please, I ran across this 1911 (not 1911A1) pistol. It has a strange serial number that reads No 710000A.Colt's Manufacturing LLCThe 1911, despite being firmly entrenched in the hearts of American collectors, suffered after World War II. Colt was actually losing money toward the end of the war and with thousands of veterans returning home with guns, they didn't have as many people looking to buy. In fact, no M1911 or M1911A1 pistols have been produced after 1945.Apart from the flared ejection port, it also has proper configuration for a late-war production 1911. This should make a nice addition for the 1911 collector and should still make for a good shooter. Please see our photos and good luck! WWI Colt Model of 1911 U.S. Army .45 ACP Semi-Automatic Pistol MFD 1918 C&RThe M1911 (Colt 1911 or Colt Government) is a single-action, recoil-operated, semi-automatic pistol chambered for the .45 ACP cartridge. ... Approximately 100 pistols stamped "N.R.A." below the serial number were manufactured at Springfield Armory and by Colt.The pre-production pistols had flat sided hammers, and serial numbers 7, 8, and 9 were returned to Colt to have the new wide hammers fitted. That one appears to be serial number 9, with the serial number on the left side just ahead of the slide stop. Model 1911 Special Army serial number 9 was known to be in a private collection.Jim Watson · #4 · Jan 14, 2013. There is not a serial number under the firing pin stop on a gun of that vintage, Colt only applied them there from 1937-1943. It would not matter if there was, the frame is the legal "firearm" and the number on it governs... or its lack makes it contraband. There are a lot of smooth serial number and US ...Colt Model 1911 Dates of Production. Dates of Production by Model and Serial Number. for. Model 1911, .45 ACP. Year. Serial Number Range. Manufacturer. Number Produced. 1912.When colt started making the series 70 repro pistol with the 72B prefix serial number, what did they start the serial number sequence with? Would it be... in this thread in this sub-forum in the entire site. Advanced Search ... Avoid the temptation to replace everything on your brand-new 1911 just to make it "better". Know what you're changing ...The serial number is 1913 Colt 1911 model production. Last edited by exitwounds; 20th May 2005 at 20:52. 21st May 2005, 05:47 #3. Doran. View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries View Articles Mentor Join Date 4th June 2004 Posts 2,818; Posts liked by others 183: Look closely at the bottom of the main spring housing. ...Colt Government Classic 1911, .45 ACP, Series 70 NEW O1911C. Seller: TheMarksman ( FFL) Gun #: 984470784. $899.99. 10 Image (s)There's a Colt M1911 here at a local pawn shop that is about 80% (I haven't really looked at it) and it's priced at $1100. I think Captain127 is right on the money pricewise. ... "Rampant Colt" details by serial number Non-circled, rear located Rampant Colt. 20,000 to 285,000 approx. Colt 1918 production 216987-5806001911 Manufacturers. USGI/Foreign Military and other Vintage 1911s ... It says Conversion Unit Colt Automatic Cal 22 LR on the left side of the slide with the prancing Colt and Colt Mfg Co Hartford Ct USA on the right side. It's not in a box, looks to be in very good condition, no serial number that I can see, but does have a U on the left side ...1911 Serial Number Removed. I have a Colt 1911 that has "United States Property" on the left side of the frame. On the right side of the frame the serial number has been ground off and I can only read the letter "N." The right side of the slide has "Model of 1911, U. S. Army." The left side of the slide has the Colt Patent info and "Colt's PT.12 օգս, 2018 թ. ... There is nothing more legendary and iconic than the Colt Model 1873. The Peacemaker. The six shooter. The Colt 45. The Single Action Army.A Colt Model of 1911 U.S. Army manufactured in 1918 according to the serial number (498760).Most of the original finish is gone, there is moderate discoloration on the slide/frame, some pitting ...Number 4025 would not have an underlined "O" in No and would be numbered on the foward part of the frame under where the slide is marked 1911 US Army. Colt moved the serial numbers to the position yours is marked at approx 7500. That being said, I have no idea why yours is marked that way. Maybe it was Friday at the Colt factory.Apr 21, 2005 · Save. dakota1911 · #11 · Aug 22, 2010. Option 1: You call Colt on their 800 number and ask when it was made. Option 2: A massive amount of research. Gunbroker sales often list serial numbers. Start your own database and in a few years you will be a master. NRA Life Member. The serial number on the frame is 3. Yes, you heard right, 3. The seller doesn't seem to think it is original, and the entire thing has a horrible nickel finish and some fake pearl grips, but the serial number is STILL 3. From my research, M1911's from serial numbers 1 through 50 shipped to Springfield in early 1912.Dates of Production by Model and Serial Number for Model 1911A1, .45 ACP. Year: Serial Number Range: Manufacturer: Number Produced: 1924: 700001-710000: Colt: 10000: 1937: 710001-711605: ... * Colt duplicated the following serial number blocks: 60000 pistols in the Ithaca range 856405-916404Real Life 40 Year Historic Value Chart of a .38 Colt Detective Special with Photos and Serial Number Tables to help identify these guns. ... 1911 Colt Military; Autauga .32; Colt All American Model 2000; Colt Gold Cup; Rifles. Colt Sauer .30-06; Colt Sauer .270; Carbine; Savage Model 24J; AR-7; Winchester;As with all other types of firearms in the United States, shotguns must be engraved with a serial number by the manufacturer. This serial number often provides information about the date and place of manufacture.It's possible that after Serial Number 1 was sent to Springfield Armory in the shipment of the first 50 that it was issued. Assuming my memory isn't all gone, I understand that M1903 Springfield SN 1 turned up in France with some of the first troops to arrive there. ... That Colt model 1911 Serial #1 was in the Connecticut state library.Colt's Manufacturing LLCRanger & wetidlerjr ! <snip>The MKIV Series 70 Government Model Colt pistols were manufactured from 1970 to 1983 and have "70G" as a prefix in the serial numbers on the models made from 1970 to 1976. The models made from 1976 to 1980 have "G70" suffixes. Models made from 1979-1981 have "B70" suffixes and models made from 1981 to 1983 have "70B" prefixes.dsk Administrator · #2 · Apr 4, 2018. C ommercial model. That was Colt's way if separating civilian serial numbers from military contracts. Prior to 1950 the C was actually in front of the serial number, not after it. Avoid the temptation to replace everything on your brand-new 1911 just to make it "better".17 դեկ, 2019 թ. ... Custom “pinto” colt king cobras 24k gold. Apr 5, 2020 · 803 views. 00:52. Fully engraved colt 1911, custom day of the dead moth... Dec 17, 2019 ...Jim Watson · #2 · Jul 22, 2011. Is yours military (No 38000, 1913 Navy issue) or commercial (C 38000, 1916)? As usual, we are going to need some close clear pictures. I have not heard of a 1911 with multiple serial numbers in European practice. In later days Colt put the serial number under the firing pin stop but that was not standard this ...The Sistema Colt produced under license from Colt were made from 1945 to 1966. Manufactured at Fabrica Militar de Arrmas Portatiles, Rosario, Argentina. Matching numbers are present on right side of slide, right side of frame, top of barrel and bottom of magazine. Serial numbers began in 1945 and last Sistema produced in 1966.I saw a 1912 production model w/original mags [really different mfging] in the original box sold at a gun shop about 5 years ago. I think it went for about $20K +. I have a similar 1911 passed down from my grandfather. Looking to find its value.Need some help from my fellow Colt Forum members. Trying to put a manufactured date on my Colt Gold Cup Trophy. Its serial number is GCX01837 and it is model O5070XE. Hopefully, Colt publishes a smart book like the Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson where manufactured dates by serial number are listed and easy to find. Thanks.Model 1911 Commercial & 1st Mod N.M. .45 Model 1911 & 1911A1 Government Pistol Model 1911 38 Commercial Model 1911 .38 Super Model & Super Match .38 Model 1911 9MM Commercial Woodsman Woodsman Match Target (1st "BULLSEYE" Model) Woodsman 2nd & 3rd Mod & Match Target. Colt Long Guns top. Berdan (Russian) Model Rifle Berdan (U.S.) Model RifleThis is a rare WWI Colt Model 1911 Pistol from 1918 with the earlier version Colt Model 1911 Slide. The serial number on this Colt is 378,4XX which places the production of this pistol in the summer of 1918 as part of the Army’s last 1918 Colt 1911 contract of 319,746 pistols. According to Colt shipment records, this Colt 1911 was in one of ...The initial Series 70 pistol serial numbers started with; 70G Govt .45; 70S Govt .38 SA; 70L 9mm Luger; and 70N Gold Cup. Then the 70G etc was used as a suffix instead of the prefix. The list of serial numbers in my outdated Blue Book ends in 1978, which leads me to believe this pistol is probably 1979-80. Colt would not have used 80B and 70G ...Most of the ones I have seen for sale had FR---- serial numbers but there is one out there in the 273xxxx range. I believe the early 1991's were introduced with serial numbers that were a continuation of the original government contract 1911's. Last serial number for a government contract Colt I can find is 2368781.Would you stainless Colt XSE model owners mind posting your serial number range and the original factory config on your pistols for the following features: 1. Ambidextrous saftey. 2. Two hole or three hole trigger. 3. Came with one or two mags. 4. Any other features of interest.Real Life 40 Year Historic Value Chart of a .38 Colt Detective Special with Photos and Serial Number Tables to help identify these guns. ... 1911 Colt Military; Autauga .32; Colt All American Model 2000; Colt Gold Cup; Rifles. Colt Sauer .30-06; Colt Sauer .270; Carbine; Savage Model 24J; AR-7; Winchester;Colt Model 1911 Military Shipments 1912-1919. Date. Serial Start. Serial End. Manufacturer. Quantity: 1912. 1. 500.J. Jim Watson · #13 · Jun 15, 2017. The base gun is a real 1911, I can't read the serial number but it was made not later than 1919, but perhaps in time for WWI and surely reissued in WWII. At some time it was refurbished with Parkerizing instead of blue and plastic grips instead of walnut.The Evolvement of the Colt Serial Number: Using the Colt M1911 The M1911, or the A1 (1912), was a commercial version with regular Colt serial numbers comprising simple …The following specific commercial production Colt Pre-Series 70 M1911-style pistols: .45 cal full-size pistols All Colt Government Model and Government Model National Match pistols with a C prefix or suffix in the serial number, manufactured 1912-1970 from serial numbers C1 to C240287 and 240288-C to 336169-C. All Colt Gold Cup National Match pistols manufactured 1957-1970 with an NM serial ...Revealing The Mystery: Top Methods. There are a lot of ways for you to lookup serial numbers the firearms nowadays. In the case of Colt serial numbers, you have up to 3 available choices to choose from depending on your preference: . Serial number lookup1911. Kimber builds the world's finest 1911 pistols right here in America—something that makes sense, as few things are as American as a 1911 .45 ACP. Virtually every critical component of every pistol is manufactured inside the Kimber factory. The finest raw materials come through the front gate and Kimber does the rest, the only way to ...COLT 1911 WWI pistol PRICE AND HISTORICAL VALUE. $3,725.00 - Used .45 ACP M1911 A1 NICE! WWII REMINGTON RAND 1911A1 COLT 1911 SEMI AUTO 45 PISTOL NO RESERVE 5 INCH " BARREL. $2,225.00 - Used COLT 1911A1 - .45 ACP MFG. 1919 WWI EAGLE HEAD M 1911 RARE MAG! $1,599.99 - New Old Stock .45 ACP NEW IN CASE - COLT 1911 WORLD WAR I COMMEMORATIVE MEUSE ...dsk Administrator · #2 · Apr 4, 2018. C ommercial model. That was Colt's way if separating civilian serial numbers from military contracts. Prior to 1950 the C was actually in front of the serial number, not after it. Avoid the temptation to replace everything on your brand-new 1911 just to make it "better".There are a lot of ways for you to lookup serial numbers the firearms nowadays. In the case of Colt serial numbers, you have up to 3 available choices to choose from depending on your preference: Serial number lookup Letter of authenticity ; Manual search; Serial Number LookupCOLT M1991A1 pistol PRICE AND HISTORICAL VALUE. $950.00 - New Old Stock .45 ACP M1991A1 COLT 1991A1 COMPACT MODEL 45CAL 1911 MUST SEE CONDITION! $618.13 - Used PENNY! COLT -SERIES 80- M1991A1 GOVERNMENT MODEL, .45 ACP, 5" BARREL! -1992 5 INCH " BARREL. $671.00 - Used COLT M1991A1 COMMANDER - .45 …I have a colt combat commander 9mm 70bs serial number manufactured in '77 that is either polished nickel, polished hard chrome, or polished stainless. ... Colt didn't start production of stainless 1911 series autos until 1986, and began with the Series 80 Mark IV Government Model. See less See moreNeed some help identifying NM 1911. I know it's a ~1918 Colt frame, with the GHS, SA and NM markings, the odd part is the frame serial# it's NM-7791435 as on the MILO NM slide. The barrel has the SP on the left lug and HR on the right lug - all the pieces have the last 3 digits of the serial# and AMU is on the barrel hood.Welcome to the new 1911 sub-forum, we at CMP 1911 / CMP, appreciate your support. This sub-forum is for the enjoyment of our members. ... You may have up to two lines stating you are looking or searching for a particular rifle/weapon and serial number. ... Marine Corps Colt M45 1911A1s by k9scout. Started by k9scout, Today, 12:12 AM. 0 ...The Evolvement of the Colt Serial Number: Using the Colt M1911. The M1911, or the A1 (1912), was a commercial version with regular Colt serial numbers comprising simple signs and symbols. These gun version serial numbers halted during the 1970s, continuing from the codes of the initial varieties. Meanwhile, every other gun has a 70 as the first ... The new value of a COLT 1911 pistol has risen $833.88 dollars over the past 12 months to a price of $1,654.92 . The used value of a COLT 1911 pistol has risen $1,132.64 dollars over the past 12 months to a price of $1,575.01 . The demand of new COLT 1911 pistol's has fallen 350 units over the past 12 months.Colt's Manufacturing LLCSold Item.45 ACP COLT 1911 MILITARY RETRO LIMITED 45 CLASSIC 5 INCH " BARREL Sold Location: Pottstown, PA 19465 Sold Date: 9/25/2023 12:00:00 AM.45 ACP DESIRABLE 1918 COLT 1911 - WWI ISSUED US ARMY MILITARY 45ACP WWII 45 1911A1 Sold Location: Rome, GA 30165 Sold Date: 9/21/2023 12:00:00 AM: COLT 1902 …M-Peltier Premium Member Discussion starter · Aug 27, 2018. A friend who owns this 1911 asked me to fix it up for him. It seems to be a poorly cared for Colt 1911 made in 1918 based on the serial number (No 449XXX). It does however have an acceptance mark on the frame above the mag catch with the Springfield Armory eagle with S8 under it.Only .45 pistols bought by the US Government were Model 1911 or Model 1911-A1 pistols, no matter who actually made them. These are stamped with "1911" or "1911-A1" and "US Property". Commercial guns made by Colt are named the Government Model and are not 1911 or 1911-A1 pistols since they were never government property.Colt SS series 80 serial number? Jump to Latest Follow 2527 Views 2 Replies 3 Participants Last post by dakota1911, ... We have long maintained that the only accessories that a 1911 needs are a trigger you can manage, sights that you can see and a dehorning job. That still goes.Was at my LGS today, and couldn't help but ask to fondle this stainless Colt 1911 Govt model: I looked up the serial number on Colt's website, and they say it's a 1983 O1970 (Mark IV Series 70). The tag says "Box, lots of upgrades." Looking at it, here's what I can see that's non-stock...May 4, 2023 · A Colt single action model usually has 1 character prefix and 4 numbers. The prefix tells you the type of frame, while the colt serial number combination indicates the weapon version, caliber, barrel length, and model variation. For the first serial number, a 1 means your Colt is the first model with a basic frame. Colt Serial Number Styles: First Roman to about Serial Number 4500, then Arial/Block to end of M1911 production. When production started again in 1924 It then went Roman again at 700001 to 1945 at about Serial Number 2270000 when it went back to Arial/Block. S/N is forward of the. slide stop hole.I have an odd duck Sp1 with a larger serial number than the two guys that wrote the 'Collectors Guide to the Colt AR-15 SP1 Sporter Rifle' have seen. SP1's were supposedly built from 1964 to 1984. ... Colt AR-15 Sporter SP1 rifle owner since 1971 Colt 1911 Government Model Series 80 .45 pistol owner since 1984 Colt M4 Carbine owner since 2011 ...I probably overlooked the answer to my question while searching the forum, but what is the serial number range for "Black Army" 1911's. Thanks in advance. The rough black finish first started to show up in the 310,000 to 315,000 serial number range. Thanks Johnny I appreciate the info !1978 I believe In the book "Colt, an American Legend" by Wilson, the table of serial numbers says that the year 1977 started with Gold Cup serial number 70N40401, and the year 1979 started with serial number 70N66934. For some reason no number is given for 1978. But assuming that the 26,533 Gold Cups manufactured during 1977 and …Apr 21, 2005 · Save. dakota1911 · #11 · Aug 22, 2010. Option 1: You call Colt on their 800 number and ask when it was made. Option 2: A massive amount of research. Gunbroker sales often list serial numbers. Start your own database and in a few years you will be a master. NRA Life Member. Archive Services - Colt.comDo you own a historic Colt firearm and want to learn more about its history and authenticity? Colt offers archive services for a fee, such as factory letters, serial number searches, and certified appraisals. Visit Colt.com to find out how to request these services and preserve your Colt legacy.When referring to Colt 1911 pistols, the first models that come to mind are the standard-sized semi-autos chambered in .45 ACP. But many years ago, Colt manufactured a series of its iconic 1911s ...7. Some Colt 1911 pistols have been found to have a hidden serial number on the back of the firing pin retaining plate. 8. In the settlement agreement of a law suite against several firearm manufacturers, Smith & Wesson (in 2000) agreed to put a 2nd hidden serial number on its firearms. The 1911 pistol reportedly now has aThe Colt Government Model is the commercial version of the famous 1911 and 1911A1 that was invented by John M. Browning. The Colt Government model features a 5" barrel with a 8 1/2" overall length. A detachable magazine with a 7 round capacity. The Colt 1911 or Government Model started production in 1912 and the pre-war and post war variants ...The military pistols continued to be numbered until around S/N 1140000 in late 1943. By the time commercial production resumed in 1946 the slides were no longer being numbered. Avoid the temptation to replace everything on your brand-new 1911 just to make it "better". Know what you're changing out and why.The U.S. government order was to build M1911A1 pistols, .45 ACP-chambered semi-automatics of John Browning's M1911 design. Remington Rand, based out of Syracuse, New York, began to ramp up ...Just wanted to share should be a significantly more complete database for Colt manufacture dates, by serial number, on the Colt website. It can be used at the …If the firearm did not originally have a serial nu, Keyword: colt 1911; Clear all filters. All Used New New. COLT 1, Original serial number 0011 Colt 1911 video. 22 minutes long, but ve, Jim Watson · #4 · Jan 14, 2013. There is not a serial numbe, The bore is bright and shiny with quite a bit of life left in it as I repeatedly shoot some quite , The 1911 under scrutiny is a 99-year old civilian model (specified with a "C", BACKGROUND. Argentina has been producing arms since the late 19th , flyboy5296 · #17 · Jan 10, 2014 (Edited) I Have a Springfie, According to True Gun Value, “A Colt Series 80 MK IV Go, A nice shooter grade prewar gun that someone had buggere, Reference Charles Clawsons Colt .45 Service pistols., Colt Python owners can identify the general date of their weapon, These changes took effect in 1924, starting around ser, Most of the ones I have seen for sale had FR---- serial number, The 1911 under scrutiny is a 99-year old civilian mo, 1911 Manufacturers. USGI/Foreign Military and other Vintage 1911s , The last 1917 Colt revolver was delivered during Feb, Colt 1918 Serial Number check. Jump to Latest Follo.