Colt Mark IV Series 70 with slide back. (Photo: Nicholas Oetken) As with any 1911, the Series 70 is balanced perfectly and feels solid in the hand; indeed, one of the most appealing aspects of any ...The 1911 has come a long way since Colt's original 1911 Government Model. The differences between Colt 1911 Models in .45 ACP: Government: 5-inch barrel, 8+1 capacity (originally 7+1). Commander: 4.25-inch barrel, 8+1 capacity. Officer: 3.5-inch barrel, 6 and 7+1 capacity. Defender: 3-inch barrel, 7+1 capacity. The venerable Model …DGFM FMAP Argentine Army Model 1927 Sistema Colt 1911 45 ACP 11.25mm Semi-Automatic Pistol 1952 C&R. Phone:805.285.0715; Search. 805.285.0715 Menu. Search. Home; Company About Us; Our Staff; Spencer Hoglund; ... matching serial number markings including magazine, and no import mark. The high quality of the Sistema Colts and the relatively few ...The 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 ...1960s military M1911A1 replacement slide for refurbs and rebuilds. 7790314 is the US Army Ordnance Drawing Number. Yep, that was the next 'hard slide' version supplied by Colt as replacement slides after the original one I mentioned. Slides by all manufacturers of that type had the same drawing number, 7700314.A COLT 1911 MILITARY pistol is currently worth an average price of $1,902.93 new and $1,641.62 used . The 12 month average price is $1,902.93 new and $1,641.62 used. The new value of a COLT 1911 MILITARY pistol has fallen $0.00 dollars over the past 12 months to a price of $1,902.93 . The used value of a COLT 1911 MILITARY pistol has fallen $0. ...USGI Colt 1911A1 CSR Inspected. I recently purchased a nice CSR inspected Colt 1911A1. Serial number 7214XX places it as a late 1940 model. It has a very nice blue finish with a little wear on the left front of the muzzle. The serial number on the frame and under the firing pin stop are the same.In late 1920, Colt 1911 commercial slides began receiving serial numbers to match their receivers. I have some questions: 1) Would Colt have a reason to only stamp a partial number on the slide? 2) Does anybody know when Colt stopped the practice of stamping the serial number under the firing pin retainer plate on commercial pistols?The 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.Colt's Manufacturing Company - firearms, handguns, pistols, rifles, revolvers.The ace started in 1931 that serial number could be a post war 38 super frame no way to tell with out a pic sounds like a put together piece Slide the firing pin stop down with your thumb, ... Colt Prewar 1911's, 1911A1's Rich. Reply. Save. R. Renegade1 Discussion starter ...1 - 5 of 5 Posts. dsk · #2 · May 3, 2021. It's one of the current O1911C Classic models, except that somebody has replaced the grips with some aftermarket aluminum ones and held them in place with some ill-fitting oversized thin grip screws. In addition to that the slide stop has been replaced with an aftermarket one and it has a non-Colt mag ...a new serial number system. The new system consists of four sets of digits separated by a hyphen. The first set is the manufacturers code, the second designates the type of firearm, the third set is the firearms chronological number, the fourth set shows the year of mfg. AYA 1995-2006 Year ser. # start ser. # end 199516-03-001-95 16-03-800-95colt serial number look-up ... 1916 police positive .38 1915 new service & shooting master & 1917 1914 model 1911 military colt 1913 1908 hammerless .25 1913 police ...RickB Super Moderator · #2 · Oct 30, 2017. If the serrations are angled, "Gold Cup style", then the unit is mid-'50s or newer. If it's marked Colt's Mfg. Co. Inc., it's a very early example of a "late" conversion. If it's Series 80, then it's a very late example. Things didn't change much, in between.On the right side of the frame, Union Switch & Signal inserted double spaces in "M 1911 A1" whereas Colt rolled it out all crammed together ("M1911A1") and Remington-Rand, Ithaca, and Singer inserted single spaces ("M 1911 A1"). US&S's serial number range was 1041405 to 1096404, with my grandfather's numbered 10622xx (I'm ...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 ...1911 Manufacturers. Colt. I there all, my family has a 1911 US Army Colt 1911 that I was wondering if anybody could research the age on. The serial number is 413xxx. The story in our family is this is a WW1 Colt, but I would like to verify it. Thanks in advance. Tully Mars.1-800-962-COLT. They have always before been willing to tell the year made although no more without paying for a letter. I have an Ace .22 with a serial number in the 70B .45 range and have read here of other .45s with SM numbers. Colt is not real careful about stuff like that.1911 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 ...Colt 1911A1 slides have the serial number under the firing pin stop until early '44. The 1911's that had serial numbers on the sides of the slide were the Argentine government Colt licensed pistols. They usually had the serial on the frame, slide, and barrel. The range given is approximate.1918. Type. 1911. Caliber. .45. 8/2/17 - This is an all-original and correct Colt 1911 from WWI. Serial number dates this pistol to 1918, right near the end of the war. The original bluing rates at around 90%, with browning coming through under the finish on the slide and some bluing loss on the straps. Proper HP marked barrel.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 lookupItem #: O1911C-USA. The basic gun is the essential 1911, a full size Colt Government, series 70 .45ACP with a National Match barrel. The slide flats are polished to royal blue and a unique retro style roll mark is appied. Colt factory issued a special serial number sequence beginning USA2020-001. The gun is then sent to Pete Single , Precision ...1911 National Match Pistols Production Numbers and Notes 1955-1968. Note 1:SA stopped stamping the last 4 digits of the serial number on the right side of the slide in 1962, but starting in 1963 or 1964, they stamped the last 4 digit of the frame serial number on the slide under the firing pin stop.They are stamped, two on top of the firing pin ... From what I can find on the internet I believe it to be a Colt 1911 Army .45 US Military issue serial number 143887, made in approximately 1916-1917. No rebuild stamps and all original parts including one magazine and one "US" Clinton 1917 holster. has "United States Property" stamp. The blueing is all there but has thinned, some edge wear.Perhaps like many of you, I inherited my career Army (11th Airborne) dad's Colt 1911 A1. It has a 7 number serial number rather than the usual 6 number serial number. I've tried searching various sources for a serial number match but have been unsuccessful at finding a match. He was on a pistol team, I don't know if it was company, regimental ...Colt's Manufacturing Company - firearms, handguns, pistols, rifles, revolvers. OLD COLT: WE PROVIDE THE PUBLIC WITH AN ONLINE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE FOR OLD COLT GUNS. ... National Match 1911 SA/RIA; Official Police; Pocket Postive; Woodsman, Match Target, Challenger, Huntsman and Targetsman ... Looking to sell your gun? Colt Government Model & National Match Serial Number Ship Dates. Year: Approximate Serial Number Range ...Colt's Manufacturing Company - firearms, handguns, pistols, rifles, revolvers.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 ...Colt 1911 45 ACP made in 1918 - Serial number and finish are from the Black Army era - Not 1911-A1 Description: Colt Black Army finished 1911 pistol made in 1918. This is a dull finish put on guns to speed production and get them into the field ASAP. The pistol is a 45 ACP and has all the proper markings PLUS the United States Property stamp ...Oct 2, 2011 · USMM guy · #12 · Oct 3, 2011. I was under the impression. That Colt model 1911 Serial #1 was in the Connecticut state library. “People often ask me how I feel about my invention being used to kill people every day and the AK being a common weapon of ethnic conflicts. Jul 22, 2011 · 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 ... This book is a must have for Colt 1911 collectors as well as anyone interested in modern US Weapons. --Classic Arms and Militaria, Vol. 20, No. 1 (Feb/March 2013) ... Serial number ranges for every model manufactured by Colt, Remington-UMC, Remington Rand, Union Switch & Signal, Ithaca, and Singer are included. ...Hand Guns. 1911 / 1911A1. 1911 Pistols (WWI & WWII) The model 1911 is the most iconic US military pistol in history. We offer both WW1 era 1911s, transitional and government model 1911s, as well as the WW2 model 1911A1 made by Colt, Remington, Ithaca, and more! See also our COLTS and SMITH and WESSONS!Computers, videos, internet downloads, memory and IDM serial numbers sometimes get confusing, especially when you’re new to the world of software, applications and app management. Check out this easy guide to understanding an IDM serial num...Colt Mark IV Series 70 with slide back. (Photo: Nicholas Oetken) As with any 1911, the Series 70 is balanced perfectly and feels solid in the hand; indeed, one of the most appealing aspects of any ...Colt 1911A1 slides have the serial number under the firing pin stop until early '44. The 1911's that had serial numbers on the sides of the slide were the Argentine government Colt licensed pistols. They usually had the serial on the frame, slide, and barrel. The range given is approximate.Fresh out of the woodwork and never on the collector's market before, we have a first year production, 4 digit serial-numbered U.S. Military Colt 1911 pistol in .45 ACP manufactured in 1912. This Colt 1911 is 100% original, retaining all of it's original parts and wearing what remains of the factory finish.The "Springfield Suspended Serial Number Range" pistols are considered by some to be reworks because they are believed to have been shipped as frames only. ... The observed serial range seems to run over the range specified in the reference book "Collectors Guide to Colt .45 Service Pistols, Models 1911 and 1911A1" by Charles Clawsons (128617 ...a new serial number system. The new system consists of four sets of digits separated by a hyphen. The first set is the manufacturers code, the second designates the type of firearm, the third set is the firearms chronological number, the fourth set shows the year of mfg. AYA 1995-2006 Year ser. # start ser. # end 199516-03-001-95 16-03-800-95The example here has a 70B prefixed serial number. That places this 1911 at the very end of the original MK IV Series 70 run, as the 70B serial number began in 1981 and ran through the end of production in 1983. ... That's not to say that the current Series 70 trigger is bad, as no Colt 1911/1991A1 trigger can be described as such from my ...Pre-WWII (circa 1925-1942) Colt M1911A1 commercial models run the serial number range C138,533-C215,000 while post-war serial numbers until 1950 ran with serial numbers …The Colt Government Model 1911 is referred to by many as "the world's greatest handgun". Colt introduced this model in 1970 as a newer version of the Model 1911A1. The major changes were a slightly heavier slide and a slotted collet barrel bushing. From 1970 to 1976 the serial numbers had a prefix of "70G", from 1976 to 1980 they had a suffix ...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 ...RARE & EARLY - US Navy Colt 1911 - 1912 Production 3/29/17 - This is a very early and very desirable Colt 1911, produced in 1912 and issued to the US Navy. These U.S. NavyIn the end, the Colt gun got the nod in July 2012 with a five-year $22 million contract to provide as many as 12,000 new railguns to the USMC, a pistol dubbed the M45A1 CQBP. Ironically, the ...Non-circled, middle located Rampant Colt. 285,000 to end of production approx. Serial number placement (M1911 and M1911A1) About Serial Number 1 to 4500 (Stylized numbers to about 4500) 4500 to 7500 (Prefix to underline 0, font changed to BLOCK) 7501 to end of production (Moved to behind slide stop hole) Colt SN 710001 to about 1139xxx) 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 ...Colt's Manufacturing Company - firearms, handguns, pistols, rifles, revolvers.Colt, Service Model ACE 1911, .22 LR, s/n SM21322, pistol, brl length 5", very good to excellent condition, semi auto, ... The semi-auto pistol with 5″ barrel and checkered wood grips wears serial number SM18071, dating it to 1978. Light han ...Click for more info. Seller: Turnbull Restoration Co., Inc. Area Code: 585 .Feb 13, 2007 · If the firearm did not originally have a serial number prior to 1968, none is required and it is legal as is. If a firearm originally had a serial number prior to 1968, and the serial number is altered, that is illegal. Since all 1911's were serial numbered, it must be considered an altered firearm with no serial number. Save. 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.Colt's Manufacturing Company - firearms, handguns, pistols, rifles, revolvers.Reference Charles Clawsons Colt .45 Service pistols. Information. 1911 .45 ACP Production Information Military Versions from 1912 to 1945. Manufacturer/Serial Number/Date Made Beginning of M1911: 1) Colt: S/N 1 to 3190 = April 16, 1912 to May 31, 1912 2) Colt: S/N 3190 to 7501 = May 31, 1912 to Oct. 10, 1912The presence of VP proofmark in a triangle at the left front of the triggerguard; a GHD inspector marking or an M1911A1 marking with- out any spaces between the figures …Colt Semi -Automatic Pistols top. Ace .22 Ace Service .22 Challenger, Huntsman & Targetsman .22 Combat Commander Gold Cup N.M. .38 Gold Cup N.M. .45 Junior Colt .22 ... Model 1911 Commercial & 1st Mod N.M. .45 Model 1911 & 1911A1 Government Pistol Model 1911 38 Commercial Model 1911 .38 Super Model & Super Match .387560 Colt MarkIV 1911 Series 70 GOLD CUP NATIONAL MATCH 45 cal ivory grips, adjustable rear site, 99... Seller: Dennis E Dawson ( FFL) Gun #: 910784634. $1,695.00.Looking at the pistol's frame, here are some rules to help you identify its maker: 1. The presence of VP proofmark in a triangle at the left front of the triggerguard; a GHD inspector marking or an M1911A1 marking with- out any spaces between the figures indicates an M1911A1 manufactured by Colt. 2. A serial number preceded by an "S" indicates ...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.Your serial number was allotted to Remington-Rand and is near the end of the numbers they were issued (916405-10410404) I could not find your specific serial number in these volumes. The closest two were 1031438 issued at Buckingham Field October 16 1945 and 1031582 issued at Ft. Bragg on December 12 1946.M1911 1918. Your 1911 is in the Military serial, end of 1918; from 233601 to 573000. Impossible to be a commercial with such serial number. Concerning this C marking I do not have an answer, sorry maybe some could give an explanation. The "C" marking will most likely remain a mystery.1 - 17 of 17 Posts. dfariswheel · #2 · Dec 20, 2009. "FG" was used in 1983, 1984, 1985, and probably later on commercial Government models. The series started at FG01000 and went to at least FG44265 in 1985. Since the public Colt records only go into 1985, that's the last we know of for sure, but Colt undoubtedly continued the series into ...Jun 2, 2009 · The Colt 1911 was made in the .455 Webley for the British Government starting around 1915 through about 1918. Interestingly enough, some of the magazine floorplates were actually marked .455 Eley. Most military issued pistols will have a serial number beginning with a W (it is suspected this W stands for Webley). Dates of Production by Model and Serial Number for Model 1911A1, .45 ACP. Year: Serial Number Range: Manufacturer: ... * Colt duplicated the following serial number ...The commercial National Match pistols were Colt Government Models and were produced in the Government Model serial number range between C162000 and C215083. The earliest examples noted are serial numbers C162997 and C163003 shipped to the U.S. Coast Guard at Curtis Bay, Maryland, on January 27, 1932.OLD COLT: WE PROVIDE THE PUBLIC WITH AN ONLINE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE FOR OLD COLT GUNS. ... National Match 1911 SA/RIA; Official Police; Pocket Postive; Woodsman, Match Target, Challenger, Huntsman and Targetsman ... Looking to sell your gun? Colt Government Model & National Match Serial Number Ship Dates. Year: Approximate Serial Number Range ...Serial number placement (M1911 and M1911A1) About Serial Number 1 to 4500 (Stylized numbers to about 4500) 4500 to 7500 (Prefix to underline 0, font changed to BLOCK) ... JSB: John S. Begley, very late 1945 Colt 1911 A1 to end of WWII production (1945-Very rare) Arsenal Inspectors from Rock Island: ...Also Colt's serial numbers in this range were italicized (i.e. 1234567) while everyone else used block numbers, (i.e 1234567). Avoid the temptation to replace everything on your brand-new 1911 just to make it "better".The demand of used COLT 1911 WORLD WAR I pistol's has risen 13 units over the past 12 months. Estimated Value *Using 80% condition for calculating used Values. ... .45 ACP RARE Colt 1911 45 WWI Commemorative 3pc Set Matching Serial Numbers. PRICE: MANUFACTURER: Colt CONDITION: New Old Stock MODEL: 1911 SOLD: 8/21/2023 12:00:00 AM: UPC: LOCATION ...Colt's Manufacturing Company - firearms, handguns, pistols, rifles, revolvers.COLT 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 …Colt's Manufacturing Company - firearms, handguns, pistols, rifles, revolvers.This thread is intended to be an all inclusive list of the various codes and identifying marks used on 1911 magazines. Please feel free to add verified codes that I may have missed and include any images you may have. Colt Factory Magazines Colt uses or has used several subcontractors over the years. ... Argentina Ballester low serial number ...13. Look under the firing pin stop, as I think there may be a partial serial number there. It appears the original serial number may have been defaced, as the surface area around it looks to have been messed with. It may be an early attempt to have the gun re-numbered, but not sure if its an early ATF attempt.J. JohnnyP · #8 · Aug 24, 2022. The X numbers were issued to replace serial numbers that had become unreadable or defaced. The first series was from …The new value of a REMINGTON RAND 1911 A1 pistol has fallen ($168.61) dollars over the past 12 months to a price of $1,845.62 . The used value of a REMINGTON RAND 1911 A1 pistol has fallen ($0.68) dollars over the past 12 months to a price of $1,677.19 . The demand of new REMINGTON RAND 1911 A1 pistol's has fallen 1 units over the past 12 months.dakota1911 · #4 · Oct 17, 2019. The WMK or O11911 or "blue" model. A little over 4K made. After that then the WWI serial number, O1918 or "black" model and 4K made. Pull off the left grip panel and find the horsey.Item #: O1911C-USA. The basic gun is the essential 1911, a full size Colt Government, series 70 .45ACP with a National Match barrel. The slide flats are polished to royal blue and a unique retro style roll mark is appied. Colt factory issued a special serial number sequence beginning USA2020-001. The gun is then sent to Pete Single , Precision ...The M1911 (Colt 1911 or Colt Government) is a single-action, recoil-operated, semi-automatic pistol chambered, Dec 23, 2009 · Colt shipped 20 Model 1911 pistols to Springfield Armory on June 1, 1912 with, Jun 14, 2017 · J. Jim Watson · #13 · Jun 15, 2017. The base gun is a real 1911, I can't rea, Would you stainless Colt XSE model owners mind posting your serial, Year Colt Ace Serial Number Range Colt Service Model Ace Seria, The Sistema Colt produced under license from Colt were made from 1945 to 19, Model of 1911 Production--Top of Page Click on image: Year:, Colt pistol Model 1905 in .45 caliber - The Colt Model 1905, Aug 5, 2020 · Step 1: Go to Colt's Manufacturing LLC. Step 2: Ho, The "Springfield Suspended Serial Number Range, Jan 26, 2005 · The colt site is less than helpful. I sent them a, Colt's Manufacturing LLC, Save. dakota1911 · #11 · Aug 22, 2010. Option 1: You c, Both have serial numbers indicating a manufacture dat, grcsat · #5 · Sep 28, 2014. This is one of those times that , The complete Colt factory serial number records show Colt Ace Model , So right away, if your serial number says it's a 1, A Combat Commander is for sale. The serial number begins with .