When the Time Comes to Downsize - What this Old Gun Collector did When the Time Came to Downsize. side views, top view, frame both sides and of the barrel. Some clear, sharp and detailed pictures taken in daylight in the shade without flash are needed. The two guns pictured on this page are both MKIV Series 70 Government Model Colts in. The Colt M1911 is a handgun designed for the U.S. Colt M1911 USGI SQUAD CLEANING KIT PARTS !!! It is the first self-loading pistol developed in the United States. In 1910, over two days, 6,000 rounds were fired from the Colt M1911. These modifications increased comfort and ease of use for the shooter. Let me start this little blog by stating that I am not an expert on the Model 1911/1911A1 Military pistol from here.Ĭolt 1911. Photo credit creative commons license nick123n. Model of 1911 Production-Top of Page Click on image: Year: Serial Number Range: Manufactured by: Special Notes: Quantity: 1912: 1-500 : Colt : 500 : 501-1000. Enter Serial Number to search the database.

Licence from Colt marked on right of slide withįabrica Militar de Armas Portatiles, Rosario,ġ0 Colt M1911 MEXICAN: After WW I, Mexicoįollowing its success in trials, the Colt pistol was formally adopted by the Army on March 29, 1911, when it was designated Model of 1911, later changed to Model 1911.įirearm Serial Number Lookup - Year of Manufacture. in 1960 as surplus but very rareĩ Colt M1911A1 Argentine Modelo 1927: S/N 1 to 10,000 July 28, 1927 Russia purchased more M1911Ĭommercial model Colt except has English Order mark in 45-.22 conversion units were made toġ Colt M1911 Canadian Contract: S/N C5400 toĥ000 pistols in this serial number range wereġ917 Russia purchased 51,000 M1911. Pistols were made and their parts were fullyĥ Colt Service Model ACE : S/N SM 3846 to SM 13,803īetween 1938 and Oct. 22 Long Rifle S/N 1 to 10,935Ĥ Colt Service Model ACE : Caliber. Very hard to identify except should have AFPG stamped on frame. Show some discoloration from hardening after the pistol s finish was Some parts were made but noīegining in 1940, the slide s muzzel end was hardened after theĬolor mis-match was suppose to be rejected.įrom 1942 to 19A1 pistols should show a slight to veryĬoloring on the muzzle end of slide, and from 1943 the slide lock notch 45 ACP - Colt Model 1911 Serial Number 135428 1916 Production.ġ5 A. 45 ACP Production Statistics and Serial Numbers.Ĭolt Model of 1911 U.S. 1866 Description of the Automatic Pistol, Caliber. 45 ACP: General Characteristics : Technical Specifications: Colt Model of 1911: No. Model: 1912 to 1981 Model 1911 Serial Numbers Date Number Made.ĬOLT MODEL 1911.

Colt 1911 value serial number 001411