Aug 3, 2022 · Here is a compilation of info and comments gleaned from the M1911 Forum regarding Colt M1911 magazines (both military contract and commercial): COLT M1911 MAGAZINE TYPES & …

Sep 12, 2021 · So it's a Colt M1911 (receiver) with a Springfield Armory slide. The mark over the flaming bomb looks like a Canadian acceptance mark, but the picture isn't that great. The crown over BNP is …

Oct 15, 2021 · Hi, Need to raise some money for a grouping I'm interested in. Looking for a value on this WWI era M1911. Based on the serial #, it would date to 1917. Some parts are later additions, such …

May 20, 2017 · This is a rare WWI Colt Model 1911 Pistol from 1918 with the earlier version Colt Model 1911 Slide. The serial number on this Colt is 378,4XX which places the production of this pistol in the …

Mar 17, 2015 · Hi, I am busy right now trying to collect every type of mag pouch for the M1911 and M1911A1 pistol from the beginning until 1945. The aim is to put them on display together with my …

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Jun 28, 2015 · Two Augusta Arsenal refurbs. M1911 1914 Colt frame. 1918 - 1926 Colt slide. High Standard barrel. (Parked) M1911A1 '43 Colt frame. Remington-Rand slide. Blued Flannery barrel.

Jun 28, 2015 · I have a 1918 Colt M1911 that was refurbed by two different arsenals. It was first refurbed by the Augusta Arsenal, then it was refurbed by the Rock Island Arsenal and stamped by Frank Krack.

May 2, 2024 · I’ve read that the US issued brown leather holsters were dyed black in the late 1950s or early 60s in order to make all US military issue items color consistent, like boots, sheaths, and …

Mar 22, 2011 · To forum members and collectors: Given an extraordinary run of luck I have been able to obtain one of the two "Holy Grail's" of Patton saber collecting. At a recent small auction I was able to …