Wwii colt 1911a1

[John R.]

Very nice indeed. Did you drop the firing pin stop to check that the slide matches the frame ?

Looking at the matching finish , I'm certain that it does. Truly a lovely example of my favourite pistol.

Thanks for sharing your photos with us.

JR

[Scott Gahimer]

JR,

That one will not have the slide numbered. The numbered slides stopped in the 1.138M range in Nov. 1943. But there are all kinds of things to look at which will help verify originality of slide to frame, to barrel, to hammer, grip safety, MSH. You just have to look closely and know what to look for.

[John R.]

JR,

That one will not have the slide numbered. The numbered slides stopped in the 1.138M range in Nov. 1943. But there are all kinds of things to look at which will help verify originality of slide to frame, to barrel, to hammer, grip safety, MSH. You just have to look closely and know what to look for.

Mine is in the same condition only it's a 1.6 mil so no s/n under the firing pin stop.My blued one in the 700 K range has a numbered slide of course.I would have to have dug out my Clawson's "big book" to verify the cutoff s/n for numbered slides.

Cheers,

John R.