1911 (not A1) thread (Page 1 of 6)
Posted: 8/8/2007 3:47:19 PM EDT
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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.    |
 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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"The 1911 was the design given by God to us through John M. Browning that represents the epitome of what a killing tool needs to be. It was true in 1911 and is true now."—Colonel Robert J. Coates, USMC
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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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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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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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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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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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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My Colt 1911 1918 mfg. I also have a 1913 mfg but no pic yet. http://home.stny.rr.com/dechard/1911Uniform.jpg |
Damn ! What a nice pistol !
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1913 mfg. Needs original grips. United States Property mark was sanded off. http://home.stny.rr.com/dechard/colt1913.jpg |
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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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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that thing is omg beautiful! never ever let that go. wow. i need one now. its a must. |
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. |
Jealousy and envy. Two of the fatal 7. It's a work of art {removed}-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. |
That's a nice group from the bench. Now lets see you hit a grapefruit at 50yds offhand.
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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. |
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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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 |
+1 not my cup of tea. But its still nice, and thanks for sharing.
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I have to agree. That is one freakin' awesome pistol you got thar man. 
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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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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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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. |
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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