Added a piece of history to my collection today

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Added a piece of history to my collection today

Posted: 7/9/2001 2:02:09 PM EDT

The UPS man delivered this today.

"US Switch & Signal" M1911A1. Of the 2 million M1911A1's made from 1941 to 1945, only (and exactly) 50,000 were "US S&S" and all were made in 1943.

This gun is in excellant condition with only a few small handling marks. All markings are correct and it is authentic from end-to-end.

I'm very proud to own this small piece of history.

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Posted: 7/9/2001 2:08:48 PM EDT

[#1]

I hope I am NOT the only one who thinks what in the heck is "US Switch & Signal"?

BTW: nice looking 1911A1

Posted: 7/9/2001 2:08:49 PM EDT

[#2]

If you don't mid me asking, do you have a C&R? Where did you get it? How much?

[b]BEAUTIFUL[/b] Weapon!!

BTW [b][size=4]YOU SUCK!!![/size=4][/b]

Posted: 7/9/2001 2:29:24 PM EDT

[#3]

Greg3,
"US S&S" is one of the 5 companies that made M1911A1's for the military during WWII.

They were:
- Remington-Rand (877,571)
- Colt (605,311)
- Ithaca (335,466)
- US S&S (50,000)
- Singer (500)

mtnpatriot,
- Yes, I have a C&R - shipped from the seller right to my door - sent a copy of my C&R FFL with my payment
- Got it off of AuctionArms
- Cost: Probably more than I should have paid, but worth it to me

Posted: 7/9/2001 2:39:39 PM EDT

[#4]

Ok, thanks. I learn something new everytime I get on here.

And don't think I thought it was some kind of special switch the barrel/mag and then shoot signal flares......naw I wouldnt think something that stupid......[:I]

Posted: 7/9/2001 2:41:46 PM EDT

[#5]

[img]http://wsphotofews.excite.com/010/cy/Z3/LQ/0m33623.jpg[/img]

Posted: 7/9/2001 2:42:50 PM EDT

[#6]

Very, very nice!

sgb

Edited to say [size=6][b]1911A1[/b][/size=6]

Posted: 7/9/2001 2:51:57 PM EDT

[#7]

Congrats, nice piece! AND, you can shoot it all you want and always get more cheap ammo for it! Not that anyone in their right mind would shoot a nice collectable like that very much if at all.

Posted: 7/9/2001 3:00:14 PM EDT

[#8]

drfcolt - nice looking US&S! Prices for the collectable examples of 1911A1s is getting pretty dang crazy. Just saw a primo 1913 Colt on AuctionArms that went up to $9700 or so and still didn't hit its reserve price! Congratulations on a very nice pick-up.

Posted: 7/9/2001 3:58:48 PM EDT

[#9]

Yea, I got this 1943 thing going:
- 1943 Springfield M1 Garand
- 1943 IBM M1 Carbine
- 1943 US S&S M1911A1

What's next?
- 1943 M1A1 Thompson
- 1943 M1918A2 BAR

Really don't think so!!!!!

Posted: 7/9/2001 4:13:37 PM EDT

[#10]

Nice M1911A1 ya got there. I probably don't need to tell you this, but DO NOT modify it in any way, shape, form, or fashion. Believe it or not, I've seen these old war horses modified with beavertail grip safetys and night sights. Ruined the value.

BTW, it's [i]Union Switch and Signal[/i], isn't it? They make railroad automated train protection and signaling systems.

Posted: 7/9/2001 4:15:12 PM EDT

[#11]

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[img]http://wsphotofews.excite.com/010/cy/Z3/LQ/0m33623.jpg[/img]

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damn u i so want a gyro jet to bad ammo is like 80 bucks a pop

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