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nf1e
06-06-2016, 03:10
Just in case someone needed a fix on this nice day. C prefix Colt 1911.

http://i1180.photobucket.com/albums/x413/nf1e/Home%20Security%20013%202013_10_19%2018_37_59%20UT C_zpsdrwboycx.jpg (http://s1180.photobucket.com/user/nf1e/media/Home%20Security%20013%202013_10_19%2018_37_59%20UT C_zpsdrwboycx.jpg.html)
Johnny P
06-06-2016, 04:06
If it is a C prefix serial number it is a Government Model (commercial), and is probably stamped as such right above the serial number.

This is a Model 1911.

http://i68.tinypic.com/2e3oas4.jpg
nf1e
06-06-2016, 06:38
No doubt about it. Here is another photo.

http://i1180.photobucket.com/albums/x413/nf1e/PreWWIColt45andcorrectmags002.jpg (http://s1180.photobucket.com/user/nf1e/media/PreWWIColt45andcorrectmags002.jpg.html)
Johnny P
06-06-2016, 07:30
No doubt about it. Here is another photo.

You're right, no doubt about it. Commercial shipped in 1917.

http://i67.tinypic.com/v4ndpz.jpg