1911 serial number 249423

[KegergUSMC]

I need some help finding out where this pistol has been, any ideas would be much appreciated. Semper Fi gentleman

[Johnny P]

It was shipped from Colt to Springfield Armory March 7, 1918. When it left Springfield, it's trail went cold.

[KegergUSMC]

hmm interesting... I have it now and it has had some work done I am thinking it is was a multiple war pistol. It was an Army weapon so being a Marine I don't have any desire to keep it but if it were a multiple war weapon I would keep it out of respect. I was really hoping to find out where it has been all of these years. Thanks for your help

[da gimp]

my guess is that she has seen honorable service throughout her life................ unless it is a safe queen, that saw no use..............If it is in proper working order...I'd keep her, good 1911's are daam handy to have.......... & most of us will never be able to say we have too many of them..........

[Johnny P]

Being shipped in March of 1918 makes it a multiple war weapon. Like a soldier, it doesn't have to be a hero to be respected.

[da gimp]

Being shipped in March of 1918 makes it a multiple war weapon. Like a soldier, it doesn't have to be a hero to be respected.

yup..........

[KegergUSMC]

Gentleman thank you for your input, I will continue to dig and be sure to post on here if I find out anything