Posted: 5/11/2007 8:43:44 AM EDT
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I've got my Grandfather's service-issued Colt 1911 .45 auto, but that's all I know about it. How do I tell which model it is? As far as I can tell, the original serial numbers were lost when he replaced the slide (because it said "U.S. Government" and he was afraid I'd have the dark suits knocking on my door). It was issued to him as a sidearm in the 20's or 30's (I believe). Any sure fire 1911 gurus with advice? Thanks! Michael ETA: If it helps, there is a lanyard attachment at the base of the grip near the magazine. |
I think he is eating cereal and he likes old Orson Welles movies. 
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New Colt slide. The original frame is somewhat brownish, but the slide is definitely a dark grey. Noticeable difference in color. As to the value.... the value to me is much more than I could sell it for. |
Here, let me translate, I speak fluently in "hillbilly". It is almost the same as redneck, just a little different dialect. Here's what I came up with:
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ok in english If your grandfather removed the serial number. It is best for you to put the cutting tourch to the frame. as you have a fenloy in your hands. |
From Airplane: Attendant: Can I get you something? Jiveman #2: S'mo fo butter layin' to the bone. Jackin' me up. Tightly. Attendant: I'm sorry I don't understand. Jiveman #1: Cutty say he cant hang. Woman : Oh stewardess, I speak jive. Attendant: Ohhhh, good. Woman : He said that he's in great pain and he wants to know if you can help him. Attendant: Would you tell him to just relax and I'll be back as soon as I can with some medicine. Woman : Jus' hang loose blooood. She goonna catch up on the`rebound a de medcide. Jiveman #2: What it is big mamma, my mamma didn't raise no dummy, I dug her rap. Woman : Cut me som' slac' jak! Chump don wan no help, chump don git no help. Jive ass dude don got no brains anyhow. Never thought I would see it IRL. BSW |
Check the frame it should say US property on it as well. If that was hacked on, all you have is a beater truck gun. now where me put me beer. |
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First of all this thread is worthless without pictures! If the frame is USGI it will be stamped 'U.S. Property' on the right side. USGI 1911 frames do not have the manufacturer's name on them, only the inspecting officers's acceptance stamp on the left side of the frame just above the magazine release. You can figure out who made the frame by who's initials are on it. Slides are marked with the manufacturers name, although yours is a non military replacement. Very early 1911's had a lanyard on the main spring housing, although some retained the ring well into WWII. |
You should really think about a career change. Cuz you are really good at that. Dang. Impressive. |
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