varifleman Posted November 15, 2020 Share #1 Posted November 15, 2020 Here for your perusal is Colt Model 1911 1918 production pistol serial number 257754 which was 1 of 3900 pistols shipped on March 27, 1918 to the Commanding Officer Springfield Armory MA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Costa Posted November 15, 2020 Share #2 Posted November 15, 2020 very nice 45. small amount of finish ware and 1st half of year production. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith Posted November 15, 2020 Share #3 Posted November 15, 2020 Reproduction grips unfortunately. The small parts look right from these pics. How is the barrel marked? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottz63 Posted November 15, 2020 Share #4 Posted November 15, 2020 That is awesome! Very nice! One of my bucket list pistols. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BryanJ Posted November 15, 2020 Share #5 Posted November 15, 2020 I have a 1918 as well, but with lots of holster ware and loss of finish. However, it’s correct down to the code on the magazine. I suspect someone brought it home in a duffle bag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BryanJ Posted November 15, 2020 Share #6 Posted November 15, 2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking4zero Posted November 16, 2020 Share #7 Posted November 16, 2020 Beautiful pistol. I'm envious! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
varifleman Posted November 16, 2020 Author Share #8 Posted November 16, 2020 Here are the barrel markings: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collector Posted November 16, 2020 Share #9 Posted November 16, 2020 I do like the wear patterns, adds character. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith Posted November 16, 2020 Share #10 Posted November 16, 2020 Nice! That is the correct barrel - that is a boon, as finding those early examples has gotten quite pricey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottz63 Posted November 16, 2020 Share #11 Posted November 16, 2020 Beautiful trio Bryan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spagg Posted November 17, 2020 Share #12 Posted November 17, 2020 OP, very nice 1911 I like it! Nice piece of history there. Mine is a 1916 US Government Model. Still waiting for my Colt letter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottz63 Posted November 17, 2020 Share #13 Posted November 17, 2020 I like the perfect patina on that one. Very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
varifleman Posted November 18, 2020 Author Share #14 Posted November 18, 2020 On 11/16/2020 at 1:39 PM, Blacksmith said: Nice! That is the correct barrel - that is a boon, as finding those early examples has gotten quite pricey. Yes, it's nice having the original correct barrel; there's one on Ebay now with a buy it now price of $999! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
varifleman Posted November 18, 2020 Author Share #15 Posted November 18, 2020 Spagg, nice 1916 Gov't Model Colt; let us know results of Colt letter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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