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What would be the proper barrel and barrel markings for a Colt 1911A1 with the following British proofs on the frame and slide?
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Does anyone have a picture?
Thanks.
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Does anyone have a picture?
Thanks.
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"There's a race of men that don't fit in,
A race that can't stay still;
So they break the hearts of kith and kin,
And they roam the world at will." - Robert Service -
COLT .45 AUTO with an F ahead of the lug, but possibly a D. Chamber marking should be an arm holding a scimitar over NP, followed by .45" .900" over 7 TONSPER [] ", or just 7 TONS. -
"There's a race of men that don't fit in,
A race that can't stay still;
So they break the hearts of kith and kin,
And they roam the world at will." - Robert ServiceComment
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That is correct. I could not find the thread where I had first asked this question a number of years ago. I had saved that picture, but wasn't sure if I had remembered correctly that it was the barrel I am looking for. I CANNOT find a barrel with these markings ANYWHERE. It seems as if the other (London Proof) barrels turn up with some regularity, but never the Birmingham Proof barrel I need. Any suggestions?"There's a race of men that don't fit in,
A race that can't stay still;
So they break the hearts of kith and kin,
And they roam the world at will." - Robert ServiceComment
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That is the London proof house. The Birmingham proof house would have BNP on the slide, receiver, and barrel.Comment
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"There's a race of men that don't fit in,
A race that can't stay still;
So they break the hearts of kith and kin,
And they roam the world at will." - Robert ServiceComment
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Aaargh, so close. Thanks."There's a race of men that don't fit in,
A race that can't stay still;
So they break the hearts of kith and kin,
And they roam the world at will." - Robert ServiceComment
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There were only two proof houses, London and Birmingham, but Birmingham seems to have been much more proficient.Comment
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Obviously. I have looked at many, many Brit proofed barrels in the years I have owned this pistol, with no luck. Every time I see "Brit Proofed 1911A1 Barrel FS" I hopefully click on the listing to see if it is the one I need. I have even posted a WTB is several areas (not the right ones I guess) in the hopes that someone has a barrel in their parts box or inventory that they would part with.
I just have to keep looking...and hoping!
Thanks for the help."There's a race of men that don't fit in,
A race that can't stay still;
So they break the hearts of kith and kin,
And they roam the world at will." - Robert ServiceComment
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What barrel is in the pistol now?Comment
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"There's a race of men that don't fit in,
A race that can't stay still;
So they break the hearts of kith and kin,
And they roam the world at will." - Robert ServiceComment
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