US Officer's WWI British-proofed .45 ACP Colt Government Model Pistol

[AZPhil]

This is a great find I have the identical gun C13791 and would like to find out more.

Well I think the best thing to start with would be pic's of your 1911. I would love to see it! Then maybe see if member varifleman has some info on your 1911, since these fall in the "300" sent to England.

Semper Fi
Phil

[images34]

Ony 300 that does make it intersting

[images34]

ony 300 that does make it intersting

c 31791

[varifleman]

Hi Images34: According to William H.D. Goddard's "The Government Models" your pistol number 31791 falls within the 300 pistols serial number range C24940-34619 shipped to the London Armoury Company on January 11, 1916. It looks like the barrel of your pistol has the London view/proof marks. Perhaps you can post more photos of your pistol to show details such as any other markings etc. You could also get a Colt Archives letter which might include more detailed shipping data ($100 and takes 2-3 months for reply).

[images34]

Amazing these guns were side by side so long ago.

[Merch2USMC]

Hello. Test

[Merch2USMC]

Trying to see photos on this thread.

[Merch2USMC]

I beleive I have a similar colt that was being discusses. If you uave links to the photos please provide. Thanks.

[MarkV]

Beautiful weapon!

[varifleman]

I beleive I have a similar colt that was being discusses. If you uave links to the photos please provide. Thanks.

Hi Merch2USMC; I have the photos saved on my computer so if you wish I can send them as attachments or whatever; also would like to see details/photos of your pistol.