I have 2 Colt 45s.  First is a June 1942 production.  Knowledgeable folks over at 1911 Forum tell me that all the parts are correct for this weapon, including the "G" barrel.  Based on their advice, I have not put any rounds through it.  Has a C-L and a C-S magazine

Shipped June 23, 1942 in a shipment of 1,900 to Commanding General, Springfield Armory

Sure wish I knew more about it's history - who it was issued to, etc.



My 80's production Colt Barrel



I have put about 100 rounds through my 80's Colt.  On comparing the two barrels, it looks like the "G" barrel on my 1942 has barely had any rounds through it.

For fun.  Some pics of my June 1942 Colt.

Beautiful

Beautiful

"Colt: S/N 756,734 to 857,000 = 1942 (S/N's 856,405 to 916,404 were also duplicated by Ithaca but will have "F.J.A." Ithaca inspection initials"

"S /N C208800 to C215018  1942  6219

Production Stopped because of World War II. Commercial models converted to military use except for limited production of Service Model "ACE" with S/N's around SM2715.
.22 to .45 Conversion Units made from S/N U1400 to 1700.
In 1943, commercial models used to fill military orders. A limited amount of Super 38 & Super Match 38 produced. .22 to .45 Conversion Units made S/N U1701 to S/N U1750.
In 1944 no commercial peroduction of any kind recorded.
S/N SM3725 to SM13803 Service Model "ACE" .22 made, some gaps in numbering
produced in 1945. Commercial production resumed in 1946."

From:
sightm1911

Your gun's brother.

i'd  shoot that old beast....

i'd  shoot that old beast....