Colt 1911

[Tango]

Hello Gents just a quick reference my pistol you see here, I wondering this is the weapons serial number? & what sites would I need to look at & to find out were is was made & date?.. Thank you for your help men!! Cheers Terry.

[guns ltd]

Yep. That's the SR#. Are you looking for MFG date???
I have a book with colt production numbers and years in it.
I could look it up for you if you wish. Other wise search colts dates of manufacture.
Nice looking 45.

John

[guns ltd]

The C in the SR# stands for commercial model. It was made in 1937. This was not uncommon for these to be used during war time. It seems to have British proofs. This would indacate a lend lease gun.
I hope this helps.


John

[Mark K]

Good morning Terry I have found this site very use full and has some excellant information there. The Sight's M1911 .45 ACP Site.


Regards Mark K

[Tango]

Cheers John & Mark, I will look at that site now.. & John thanks for the info I learn something new everyday on here..lol.. Thanks again. Terry.

[bigmacglenn]

I qualified as "Expert" with the .45 in the US Army back in 1984, so I have a special fondness for this weapon...They should have kept it instead of switching over to the 9mm, in my opinion...The .45 has excellent knock-down power which the Beretta lacks...
Congratulations on such a nice score!
cheers, Glenn

[Tango]

Hello John just a quick question?? How & where are the British Proof markings you can see??.. & Mark I've looked at that site very interesting thank you both again Terry.

[MD Helmets]

There is a colt 1911 at an auction tomorrow, 15 miles from me. Unfortunately I have to work but I'm sure it will go for more than I can afford at the moment.

John, here is the serial # for the auction 1911 if you want to look it up for kicks

139146

[Totenhead]

Hello John just a quick question?? How & where are the British Proof markings you can see??.. & Mark I've looked at that site very interesting thank you both again Terry.

Terry, I think he means the deactivation stamps ??

[Mark K]

You are welcome Terry I hope you find it usefull
Glenn I cannot agree with you more I love my 45's IMO compared to a 9mm I would take the stopping power of the 45 any day

Regards Mark K