spagg Posted July 24, 2020 Share #1 Posted July 24, 2020 I have had this for a while, just a little board today so I thought I would put up some pics. Serial 27075, marked “COLT’S PT.F.A. MFG.CO. HARTFORDCT.USA” over “PAT’D AUG. 5, 1884. JUNE 5,1900. JULY 4, 1905.” The left side of the barrel is stamped “COLT D.A. 45. I can't really pin point the actual birth date maybe some one can help with this. Not pretty do to the fact it's been there an done that condition with Holster. I wish it could talk! Sal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronald Posted July 24, 2020 Share #2 Posted July 24, 2020 Excellent and nice campaign hat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spagg Posted July 24, 2020 Author Share #3 Posted July 24, 2020 Thanks Ron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spagg Posted July 24, 2020 Author Share #4 Posted July 24, 2020 Here is my 1916 Colt Government Model 1911... Again not pretty has the been there done that look. Sal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronald Posted July 24, 2020 Share #5 Posted July 24, 2020 Another plus!! I always wanted a nice1911 to go with my campaign hats. Is that an engineer or artillery cord? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spagg Posted July 24, 2020 Author Share #6 Posted July 24, 2020 26 minutes ago, Ronald said: Another plus!! I always wanted a nice1911 to go with my campaign hats. Is that an engineer or artillery cord? Engineer cord is my best guess on it. Ron did you notice the shoe string chinstrap? I thought at first that someone had just put the shoe string on to replace a original lost chinstrap, but not so these shoe laces were actually used on the early hats I was told. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spagg Posted July 24, 2020 Author Share #7 Posted July 24, 2020 I forgot to mention that he inspectors stamping on the 1917 is GHS.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronald Posted July 24, 2020 Share #8 Posted July 24, 2020 The shoestring tie is absolutely correct and a plus as most were removed. Just sent you a Pm with a link to my hat thread. Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColtM1911 Posted July 25, 2020 Share #9 Posted July 25, 2020 That’s one beautiful 1911! How did you acquire it? I’d love to hear the story if you have one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spagg Posted July 25, 2020 Author Share #10 Posted July 25, 2020 9 hours ago, ColtM1911 said: That’s one beautiful 1911! How did you acquire it? I’d love to hear the story if you have one! 9 hours ago, ColtM1911 said: That’s one beautiful 1911! How did you acquire it? I’d love to hear the story if you have one! I picked it up by word of mouth at a local swap meet from a older Gentleman. Not much of a story other than he had it for years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColtM1911 Posted July 25, 2020 Share #11 Posted July 25, 2020 That’s a great find, you could always find some great deals at swap meets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted July 25, 2020 Share #12 Posted July 25, 2020 The Colt serial number is stamped into the frame under the crane. Plug it into this website and it will tell you the year it was made. https://www.colt.com/serial-lookup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spagg Posted July 26, 2020 Author Share #13 Posted July 26, 2020 4 hours ago, Big Al said: The Colt serial number is stamped into the frame under the crane. Plug it into this website and it will tell you the year it was made. https://www.colt.com/serial-lookup Thanks Al, dates 1917 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collector Posted July 27, 2020 Share #14 Posted July 27, 2020 Any close-ups of the 1911 available? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spagg Posted July 27, 2020 Author Share #15 Posted July 27, 2020 2 hours ago, collector said: Any close-ups of the 1911 available? Sure, but it won't be until later in the week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spathologist Posted July 31, 2020 Share #16 Posted July 31, 2020 If you buy a letter for that M1917, it will tell you which depot it was shipped to and when. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backtheattack Posted August 6, 2020 Share #17 Posted August 6, 2020 Great guns and equipment. Congratulation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spagg Posted August 7, 2020 Author Share #18 Posted August 7, 2020 18 hours ago, Backtheattack said: Great guns and equipment. Congratulation Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spagg Posted August 7, 2020 Author Share #19 Posted August 7, 2020 My Pistol's acquisitions for this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spagg Posted August 7, 2020 Author Share #20 Posted August 7, 2020 Info on the late War Victory Model lend leased out to the Britts. 1. 5" Barrel stamped Smith & Wesson on one side, the other side is stamped 38 S&W CTG with two British Crowns an a NP stamping. 2. Top rail is stamped: US Property G.H.D. 3. "P" stamped for proof marking. Upper left side of the frame by Hammer. 4. Stamped just to the right above the trigger is: "Made in U.S.A." with "flaming bomb". Above this is stamped: Not English Made. 5. Finish is called Black Magic which had a black oxide metal finish to it. 6. Nice S&W logo 7. Nice smooth finished wooden grips with matching serial numbers to the pistol. 8. Military serial number: v735448 9. The five-digit number from the frame-yoke area is just an assembly number95771 both side of frame. 10. Cylinder stamped with matching serial numbers. 11. Caliber 38 S&W not 38 special! . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronald Posted August 7, 2020 Share #21 Posted August 7, 2020 Looks like a good year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
917601 Posted August 7, 2020 Share #22 Posted August 7, 2020 9 hours ago, spagg said: Info on the late War Victory Model lend leased out to the Britts. 1. 5" Barrel stamped Smith & Wesson on one side, the other side is stamped 38 S&W CTG with two British Crowns an a NP stamping. 2. Top rail is stamped: US Property G.H.D. 3. "P" stamped for proof marking. Upper left side of the frame by Hammer. 4. Stamped just to the right above the trigger is: "Made in U.S.A." with "flaming bomb". Above this is stamped: Not English Made. 5. Finish is called Black Magic which had a black oxide metal finish to it. 6. Nice S&W logo 7. Nice smooth finished wooden grips with matching serial numbers to the pistol. 8. Military serial number: v735448 9. The five-digit number from the frame-yoke area is just an assembly number95771 both side of frame. 10. Cylinder stamped with matching serial numbers. 11. Caliber 38 S&W not 38 special! . Very nice SW. I recently picked up a similar one, 1905 in 32-20 Winchester caliber for one of my car guns ,$100. Interesting history , 32-20 Winchester was the primary civilian caliber from 1896-1940, military wanted .38, which they got....my 13 year old out shot me. These " oldies" wheel guns are my absolute favorite shooters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spagg Posted August 8, 2020 Author Share #23 Posted August 8, 2020 14 hours ago, 917601 said: Very nice SW. I recently picked up a similar one, 1905 in 32-20 Winchester caliber for one of my car guns ,$100. Interesting history , 32-20 Winchester was the primary civilian caliber from 1896-1940, military wanted .38, which they got....my 13 year old out shot me. These " oldies" wheel guns are my absolute favorite shooters. Nice, mine was built in Nov 1944. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backtheattack Posted August 18, 2020 Share #24 Posted August 18, 2020 Great! Like your guns, and your collection around. Any more pics of your showcase? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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