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KS, USA
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Posted: 8/8/2007 3:47:19 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Radiolucent]
Here's a thread dedicated to 1911's, with a few pictures of mine. It was made in 1917 originally for the civilian market, but the government got it somehow. My grandfather got it in 1945 in Germany. I'm not sure where it was between 1917 and 1945 but the finish is well worn.
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Posted: 8/8/2007 3:54:21 PM EDT
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Tag, because this thread is going to make me both happy and jealous.
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Posted: 8/8/2007 4:12:29 PM EDT
[Last Edit: SGB]
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 I look forward to seeing more Old Soldiers.I will caution posters that the OP has listed this thread for 1911s ONLY not 1911a1s or variants. 
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NJ, USA
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Posted: 8/8/2007 4:35:54 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Bogey1911]
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Pics posted to make Lumpy happy
 1916 Colt Commercial, shipped to L.I., NY Bought and used by my Great Uncle in WWI. Burned by mustard gas the first month he was there and sent stateside. My Uncle served in the 1st Marine Division in WWII. RR'd in Australia and fought at Guadalcanal. He used the Colt handed down to him by his father. Did not speak of his experiences until many years later. He was also stationed in Korea and he brought the pistol with him there. When he passed on in 1993 the pistol was stored in my Aunt's attic. I inherited it last year and detail stripped it. There was still sand and grease in the extractor tunnel! It is not the prettiest nor expensive old Colt commercial out there, but its priceless to me. I still have the original grips and screws, but the wood is fragile and I don't want to make them any worse.    
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WI, USA
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Posted: 8/8/2007 4:59:00 PM EDT
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Wow, just wow. This might not contribute to much to the gun part but I'm waiting on my Grandpa's DD214. He was a Sergeant in a rifle squad, I believe, Killed in St. Lo area. He might have carried a .45. It's hard to say. Sure makes me want one though.
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TX, USA
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Posted: 8/8/2007 6:09:59 PM EDT
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The real beauty is that puppy will still work in anouther 90 yrs
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NY, USA
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Posted: 8/8/2007 6:21:45 PM EDT
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Good lord those are beautiful pistols. Thank you both for sharing!
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IL, USA
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Posted: 8/12/2007 7:59:21 PM EDT
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I have been meaning to post pics of this 1917 Commercial for some time now, and this thread gives me an excuse. I bought about 10 years ago. I wish I new the history behind this great old gun. I would love to have known who CEF was.
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Posted: 8/12/2007 8:18:04 PM EDT
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My grandfather carried this in World War One. My father qualified expert in the 1960's at Cherry point with it. I got it for my 18th birthday. My kid get's on there 18th birthday....     |
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Posted: 8/23/2007 3:05:07 PM EDT
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That's a beautiful family heirloom Derek!
 I've been wanting a 1911 USP for a long time, just got this one yesterday. A 1917 vintage with a little bit later slide, by a year or less. 
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Posted: 8/24/2007 5:53:43 PM EDT
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Tag for more beautiful American history. Thanks for sharing!
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Posted: 8/25/2007 4:58:41 AM EDT
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Posted: 8/26/2007 6:36:58 PM EDT
[Last Edit: JaketheSnake]
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Some pictures of the colt commercial, m14fun this one is 90 years old as well.
I apologize for the big pictures too. 
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Posted: 8/26/2007 6:44:41 PM EDT
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I have an old, pitted Ithica 1911. It was one of those returned from overseas during the Reagan years. After some minor fitting and polishing, it became 100% reliable. Not a single hiccup in over 1K rounds! Eats whatever Papa feeds it.
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Posted: 8/26/2007 6:51:01 PM EDT
[Last Edit: SirSqueeboo]
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I have a 1925 Remington UMC with a Colt A1 slide. I wish I could find a Remington slide to complete it
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CA, USA
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Posted: 8/26/2007 10:35:22 PM EDT
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Jakethesnake:
Wow, just wow! Is that all original, or has some refurb work been done. That is absolutely gorgeous |
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WI, USA
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Posted: 8/27/2007 9:50:45 AM EDT
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Yeah, your bluing looks too good to be that old. Either that or someone really took care of it. |
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Posted: 8/27/2007 3:59:38 PM EDT
[Last Edit: JaketheSnake]
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To my knowledge it's never been refurbished but I have no conclusive way of proving that one way or the other. It came from an Old man's collection that was sold off after he died to a gun shop (you all know the story). The slide is stamped for GI service, but the barrel is obviously not a commercial barrel, it's a Hi-Standard barrel. I've been told that the gun falls into the correct serial number range to have been bought by an officer in WWI then likely that officer would have put a GI barrel in it and kept it as his own personal sidearm. It does have some wearing on the front of the slide though if you can see it. It also has the takedown scratch. It's faint but shows up real well on pictures. Oh well... I have some additional pictures of the markings on the inside. I haven't got a clue what they mean. |
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NY, USA
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Posted: 9/6/2007 1:37:05 PM EDT
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My Colt 1911 1918 mfg. I also have a 1913 mfg but no pic yet.
http://home.stny.rr.com/dechard/1911Uniform.jpg |
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Posted: 9/6/2007 8:08:45 PM EDT
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Damn ! What a nice pistol !
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NY, USA
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Posted: 9/7/2007 10:21:25 AM EDT
[Last Edit: mrbear]
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1913 mfg. Needs original grips. United States Property mark was sanded off.
http://home.stny.rr.com/dechard/colt1913.jpg |
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CA, USA
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Posted: 9/16/2007 8:14:45 PM EDT
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Here's mine. Inherited it on my birthday last week. It was my grandfathers. Colt 1911 made in 1918. It's not all original but it's a great shooter at almost 90 years old. Got some weird slide markings on it.
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Posted: 9/25/2007 11:39:48 PM EDT
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1918 on top, 1917 well worn with early 1912 slide on bottom. The slide on the 1917 has a later sight that appears to be original to the slide(ie witness mark). Otherwise 1918 is original finish and 1917 is refinished with all WWI colt parts except a 1930's Springer barrel. I have no idea where the 1917 was refinished as it was reblued and no arsenal markings, then well used again.
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Posted: 10/4/2007 7:21:30 PM EDT
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MO, USA
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Posted: 10/7/2007 3:39:11 PM EDT
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I've posted these pics before, but this is a great thread and I have to get in on it. You all have some real nice 1911's there! These are really amazing pieces of history.
1918 mfg date.....The grips are Korean war era I think, the originals are lost unfortunately.  
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VA, USA
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Posted: 10/9/2007 8:12:41 PM EDT
[Last Edit: slowmethinks]
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that thing is omg beautiful! never ever let that go. wow. i need one now. its a must. |
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USA
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Posted: 11/9/2007 11:13:27 AM EDT
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Those are really nice collectors. Makes me jealous. My five year old camera is fixing to be replaced and I am in a quandary as which digital camera to get. I've looked (on the net) at Cannon, Sony and Kodak so far. Any suggestions from some of the posters above would be appreciated.
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AL, USA
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Posted: 11/15/2007 12:11:58 AM EDT
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My 1919 manufactured model 1911. 100% fully engraved with elephant ivory grips
    
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Posted: 11/15/2007 2:44:27 AM EDT
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.................awesome!!!
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Posted: 11/15/2007 9:39:01 AM EDT
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Wow, to each his own. That thing is fugly. 
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AL, USA
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Posted: 11/15/2007 12:10:21 PM EDT
[Last Edit: SGB]
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Jealousy and envy. Two of the fatal 7. It's a work of art {removed}-SGB 
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Posted: 11/15/2007 12:58:42 PM EDT
[Last Edit: SGB]
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Some consider Robert Maplethorp an artist, but that doesnt mean I have to like it. And no, I have never been jealous or envious of his subjects. BTW - Personal attacks are against the COC. |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 11/15/2007 10:40:14 PM EDT
[Last Edit: SGB]
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AL, USA
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Posted: 11/15/2007 10:59:40 PM EDT
[Last Edit: SGB]
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Oh, well then, excuse me. You are not a {removed}-SGB . You just have no taste. Thank you for bringing this to my attention. |
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Posted: 11/15/2007 11:11:13 PM EDT
[Last Edit: SGB]
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Chalk me up as having no taste either. But hey, I'm glad you're happy with your 1911 that's what's important. |
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Posted: 11/15/2007 11:19:55 PM EDT
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All of these 1911's are awesome.
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Posted: 11/15/2007 11:52:04 PM EDT
[Last Edit: SGB]
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So is trolling in the tech forums (non-tech thread notwithstanding).  I don't have a dog in this fight and I certainly don't like a lot of offerings posted in some of our pic threads, but there is a difference between a constructive, neutral criticism and some inflammatoy posting. I would say that was unnecessary to make the post, and if you had to make the comment there would have been a more appropriate way to do so. My $.02 |
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UT, USA
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Posted: 11/16/2007 7:36:17 PM EDT
[Last Edit: SGB]
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+1 not my cup of tea. But its still nice, and thanks for sharing.
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PA, USA
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Posted: 11/28/2007 10:48:16 PM EDT
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I have to agree. That is one freakin' awesome pistol you got thar man.
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MI, USA
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Posted: 12/8/2007 6:54:59 PM EDT
[Last Edit: greco]
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Wow is right!. Man, what a piece of work..! It may be ugly to some, but just think of all the intricate work involved, and those beautiful ivory grips. I am struck just looking at the pictures of this gun...whew!
Of course, I am jelous too! Lucky you...! Of course, all the 1911's on this thread are a delight to my eyes..! Good for all of you lucky owners!
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Posted: 12/8/2007 7:32:17 PM EDT
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Big +1 to that one I think these worn out, but original 1911s look alot better But to each his own.
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FL, USA
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Posted: 12/12/2007 5:48:30 PM EDT
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another 1911
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FL, USA
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Posted: 12/12/2007 5:49:54 PM EDT
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the udder side
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TX, USA
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Posted: 12/13/2007 7:51:33 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Hornetskaya]
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FL, USA
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Posted: 12/13/2007 9:44:46 PM EDT
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 Colt 1911 Repro  Hogue 1911 Repro Walnut Grips  Shoots Great, eats whatever it's fed. Needed a little tweaking from Colt out of the box, but their work was flawless. Thier "Carbonia" Finish looks like a museum piece. Hear it's out of production now. |
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Posted: 12/14/2007 7:57:15 PM EDT
[Last Edit: SGB]
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Wrong Thread.............1911 (not A1) thread
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WA, USA
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Posted: 12/15/2007 4:15:04 PM EDT
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1918 Production. S/N: 571XXX
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OH, USA
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Posted: 12/31/2007 10:54:02 AM EDT
[Last Edit: SGB]
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Sorry, this thread is for only the 1911, not 1911a1's. - sgb
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TX, USA
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Posted: 12/31/2007 12:19:55 PM EDT
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My 1917 era 1911. It has been to the Augusta Arsenal and kind of unfired since. Early frame with a late slide.
   
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TX, USA
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Posted: 12/31/2007 12:22:34 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Insayn]
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By looking at the pictures it would appear the frame is a 1911A1. The back of the grip is arched, there are tapers for the trigger finger and Guy H. Drewry was a WWII inspector. |
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OH, USA
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Posted: 12/31/2007 6:07:36 PM EDT
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Thanks! For that information. Can you tell me about the other stampings marks? If the frame is a 1911A1 could it been in england? What are the stamp makes? Thanks again! PITA45
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