Production terminated 6/30/45. Some Supers assembled in 1946 - 47.) 1946. 1237 Pistols. Limited Production. 194 Adj Sight Super Match Pistols; 1043 Super .38 pistols. 1947. 40001 - 56770.Charles W. Clawson. Collector's Guide to Colt .45 Service Pistols: Models of 1911 and 1911A1 Third Edition. Fort Wayne, IN 46885-5216.A Combat Commander is for sale. The serial number begins with "80BS" followed by 5 digits. Does this mean this pistol would have the "Series 80" firing pin block? I ran the serial number on the Colt website, which showed it was made in 1982. I don't know when the "series 80" models started because I didn't buy any Colts between 1977 and 1991.1911 Manufacturers. Colt. I there all, my family has a 1911 US Army Colt 1911 that I was wondering if anybody could research the age on. The serial number is 413xxx. The story in our family is this is a WW1 Colt, but I would like to verify it. Thanks in advance. Tully Mars.1918. Type. 1911. Caliber. .45. 8/2/17 - This is an all-original and correct Colt 1911 from WWI. Serial number dates this pistol to 1918, right near the end of the war. The original bluing rates at around 90%, with browning coming through under the finish on the slide and some bluing loss on the straps. Proper HP marked barrel.What is so cool about it is you can easily judge it's originality in that there must be 10 different places on the pistol that has serial numbers. I am trying to decide between this gun and the .45 (forgot the number) revolver that Colt made for the military prior to the 1911 being adopted.The Evolvement of the Colt Serial Number: Using the Colt M1911. The M1911, or the A1 (1912), was a commercial version with regular Colt serial numbers comprising simple signs and symbols. These gun version serial numbers halted during the 1970s, continuing from the codes of the initial varieties. Meanwhile, every other gun has a 70 as the first ... 4/28/21 - This is a very early and highly desirable Army Colt Model 1911 that was manufactured in 1912, one of the first 2,500 ever produced! It is original and in beautiful condition, as many surviving examples are quite worn. The blue rates at about 90%, with speckled wear on the left side of the slide, and minor finish loss on the straps. The lustrous Colt blue is deep and bright. Early ...The Springfield Armory U.S. M1911, serial number 118461, (front) was issued to PFC Jack Agnew of the 101st Airborne Division during World War II. Next to it is a World War II Colt-made U.S ...I have found them listed in the Clawson book, here is what Clawson shows about X numbered 1911s: X1000-X1178 179 pistols on Apr24,1924 @Springfield Armory. X1179-X1180 2 pistols on Dec 23, 1924 @Manila Arsenal. X1181-X4385 3205 pistols from 1925 to 1953 @Springfield Armory. There were 1599 more from 1949 to 1956.Colt M-1911 .45 ACP Commercial Production Dates The serial number listed by the year, is the first number manufactured for that year. The numbers are consecutive until the start serial number of the next year, unless otherwise specified.Rare and historic Colt Model 1910 John Browning prototype semi-automatic pistol, Serial Number 3, from the Dr. Robert Azar Collection. The U.S. Military’s search for a reliable semi-automatic sidearm was a primary driver in the development of John Moses Browning’s .45-caliber pistol.Many of the evolutionary predecessors to the Colt 1911 are …Colt made a .45 automatic for civillian sales called the "Government Model." The seriail numbers began with a "C" prefix (or "W" in the case of .455 calibered pistols for the British). Colt, as well as Springfield Armory and Remington-UMC, made a nearly identical pistol for the US Military that was the "Model of 1911."Identifieing MY Colt Hello,Need help.I bought a colt from nephew.I am not sure of the model.I think it's a 1911.The serial number is 70B01XXX.I think it was made in 1981.Someone has taken the barrel and slide off and put a .38 super clark barrel and slide on.For competition shooting.Is there a web site that I can go to,and use the serial …CIB · #4 · Feb 8, 2015. Here is a good reference if it is an original Series 70: During 1970 the change to the new series "70″ begins and serial numbers changed also. S/N 70G01001 to 70G05550 - 1970 - 4550. S/N 70G05551 to 70G18000 - 1971 - 12,450. S/N 70G18001 to 70G34400 - 1972 - 16,400. S/N 70G34401 to 70G43000 - 1973 ...Press "Enter" on your keyboard to search Find historical information on your Colt firearm using our serial number look up search tool. Colt Pistols, Revolvers and rifles are all …The serial number is 1913 Colt 1911 model production. Last edited by exitwounds; 20th May 2005 at 20:52. 21st May 2005, 05:47 #3. Doran. View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries View Articles Mentor Join Date 4th June 2004 Posts 2,818; Posts liked by others 183: Look closely at the bottom of the main spring housing. ...Colt's Manufacturing Company - firearms, handguns, pistols, rifles, revolvers.I think you mean colt 1911A1 which was the US military handgun from 1911 to about 1985. civilian or commercial model if a commercial model then the 'C' comes before the serial number Between 1912 ...This book is a must have for Colt 1911 collectors as well as anyone interested in modern US Weapons. --Classic Arms and Militaria, Vol. 20, No. 1 (Feb/March 2013) ... Serial number ranges for every model manufactured by Colt, Remington-UMC, Remington Rand, Union Switch & Signal, Ithaca, and Singer are included. ...A Colt Model of 1911 U.S. Army manufactured in 1918 according to the serial number (498760).Most of the original finish is gone, there is moderate discoloration on the slide/frame, some pitting ...A parkerized G.I. model, WW serial number, made in December 2004, is laser etched "IMBEL BRAZIL", also in a single line, same location- bottom of dustcover. Another G.I., this one Armory Kote OD, WW serial number, production date is August 2006, is marked by laser etching on the the dustcover underside with two lines...If the firearm did not originally have a serial number prior to 1968, none is required and it is legal as is. If a firearm originally had a serial number prior to 1968, and the serial number is altered, that is illegal. Since all 1911's were serial numbered, it must be considered an altered firearm with no serial number. Save.Oct 14, 2016 · Only .45 pistols bought by the US Government were Model 1911 or Model 1911-A1 pistols, no matter who actually made them. These are stamped with "1911" or "1911-A1" and "US Property". Commercial guns made by Colt are named the Government Model and are not 1911 or 1911-A1 pistols since they were never government property. Production terminated 6/30/45. Some Supers assembled in 1946 - 47.) 1946. 1237 Pistols. Limited Production. 194 Adj Sight Super Match Pistols; 1043 Super .38 pistols. 1947. 40001 - 56770.The Colt Government Model 1911 is referred to by many as "the world's greatest handgun". Colt introduced this model in 1970 as a newer version of the Model 1911A1. The major changes were a slightly heavier slide and a slotted collet barrel bushing. From 1970 to 1976 the serial numbers had a prefix of "70G", from 1976 to 1980 they had a suffix ...Referred to as both the "Commercial Model"—or in Colt's catalogs as the "Government Model"—the civilian version of the M1911 was introduced in 1912 with a run of 1,899 guns. By 1916 ...Would you stainless Colt XSE model owners mind posting your serial number range and the original factory config on your pistols for the following features: 1. Ambidextrous saftey. 2. Two hole or three hole trigger. 3. Came with one or two mags. 4. Any other features of interest.Colt 1911 45 ACP made in 1918 - Serial number and finish are from the Black Army era - Not 1911-A1 Description: Colt Black Army finished 1911 pistol made in 1918. This is a dull finish put on guns to speed production and get them into the field ASAP. The pistol is a 45 ACP and has all the proper markings PLUS the United States Property stamp ...So was Charles M. Heard, a popular gun expert of the day, who described it in 1960 as the "Colt 'National Match' .45 ACP, factory accurized and custom crafted for target. Trigger pull: 4 lbs., adjustable with trigger stop. Full target sights, straight back-strap. Has all other features of Government model.The U.S. government order was to build M1911A1 pistols, .45 ACP-chambered semi-automatics of John Browning’s M1911 design. Remington Rand, based out of Syracuse, New York, began to ramp up ...Purchased a new / used Colt 1911 Mk IV Series 70 about a month ago.....got a call from my gun shop yesterday wanting to re-check the serial number on the gun. He said he received a call from the State Police inquiring about the number as they had thought he got it wrong in the paperwork.Colt 1911 U.S. Army Pistol .45ACP (C17088) Price. SN:485731. Made in 1918, .45 ACP, with a 5" barrel. Bore is evenly frosted with minor pitting. ... Serial number 84039. Made in 1882. 45 LC caliber with a 7 ½” barrel. Nice sharp gun with a gray patina. Grips are very good with visible cartouches. This gun is all original except for the base pin.U.S. PISTOL M1911 & M1911A1 .45. SERIAL NUMBER RANGES. 1912 1 17250 Colt. Total: 17250. 1913 17251 60400 Colt. Total: 43150. 1914 60401 72750 Colt. ... (These pistols were selected at random from the above serial numbers and marked ANGLO ZAKAZIVAT.) NORWEGIAN CONTRACT. 1912 C10000 C13000.The final machining is performed by CNC again, in Illinois. Here is a quote from an email exchange with Deb from the Springfield Armory Custom Shop. Springfield uses the prefixes of "N" and "NM" to …The Colt M1911 was formally adopted by the United States Army on March 29, 1911, with 68,000 placed in service. In 1913, the United States Navy and Marine Corps adopted this new firearm, as well. High demand for this revolutionary design led to new production contracts with other manufacturers.J. Jim K · #13 · Jan 14, 2013 (Edited) Re: WWI Colt 1911 US Navy. When the Model 1911 was first adopted by the Army, the Navy didn't want to be left out so the two services agreed to take turns buying them. The Army would buy some, then the Navy. After the Army got some 35,000, the Navy got 7000, marked "U.S. Navy."Original serial number 0011 Colt 1911 video. 22 minutes long, but very interesting. Video covers serial numbers 1-12, and their fate. Interesting stuff. Worth a look. #9 was for a time owned by the late Dick Thomas of Columbia, MO. Dick was an IPSC founder and pioneer.A nice shooter grade prewar gun that someone had buggered up the serial number on, then restamped it. I sold it to a parts dealer who stripped it and destroyed the frame. ... In 1950, when I was called up for the Korean war, I bought an unfired Colt 1911 that was made in 1917 and issued to a Colonel I knew who prefered to carry his commercial ...Colt M-1911 .45 ACP Commercial Production Dates. The serial number listed by the year, is the first number manufactured for that year. The numbers are consecutive until the start serial number of the next year, unless otherwise specified. Commercial Model M1911 .45(C prefix) including 1st Model National Match (1933-41) ...If you input that number into the Colt factory serial number look up on the Colt web site, it comes back as a Colt 1911-A1 made in 1945. ... Share Only show this user. It may show up in the Colt serial number look-up, but the last Colt Model 1911A1 manufactured was serial number 2368781. I have a feeling that this was information Colt took off ...1. What does Colt serial number mean? 2. Can you tell what a gun is by the serial number? 3. What year was my Colt Single Action Army? 4. Where is the serial number on Colt 1911?1903 Pocket Hammerless .32 ACP. Colt 1903 Pocket Hammerless .32 ACP Model M, Type III: This gun was manufactured in 1922. It holds 9 rounds, 8 in the magazine plus 1 in the chamber. The .32 ACP round is also known as the 7.65 mm. The Colt 1903 Pocket Hammerless .32 caliber (or 7.65 mm) was manufactured by Colt in Hartford, Ct from …Colt Model 1911 Black Army serial number 446933 - This 1911 was probably shipped September, 1918. After May 6, 1918 these pistols were shipped out of serial number order for faster production. Right side of Colt 1911 serial number 446933. Has heart shaped openings under grips that started at approximately serial number 375,000. ...The Evolvement of the Colt Serial Number: Using the Colt M1911 The M1911, or the A1 (1912), was a commercial version with regular Colt serial numbers comprising simple …The 1911, despite being firmly entrenched in the hearts of American collectors, suffered after World War II. Colt was actually losing money toward the end of the war and with thousands of veterans returning home with guns, they didn't have as many people looking to buy. In fact, no M1911 or M1911A1 pistols have been produced after 1945.British contract Ballester–Molinas are identified by serial numbers ranging from 8900 to 22.000, marked with a "B" prefix (i.e. B1633) on the right side of the frame in addition to the manufacturer's serial number in the left side of the grip, ... The Colt 1911 Pistol. Weapon 9.1968 manufacture. I've had a pre-70s Gold Cup since 1989 or so, buying it in fairly used condition for $600 at that time. The date of manufacture of this gun was 1968, based on the serial number. I had it modified with a Wilson hammer and beavertail, a Smith and Alexander magwell, Zebrawood grips and re-bluing.Feb. 14, 1911" and "Colt's Pt. F.A. Mfg. Co./Hartford Ct U.S.A." The frame is marked "United States Property." ... The M1911 series pistols remained in service until 1986, when the M9 9mm Pistol was adopted to replace them. Serial number 538 was transferred to NHHC in 1991 after serving the Navy for 79 years. Footnotes. hide ...So was Charles M. Heard, a popular gun expert of the day, who described it in 1960 as the "Colt 'National Match' .45 ACP, factory accurized and custom crafted for target. Trigger pull: 4 lbs., adjustable with trigger stop. Full target sights, straight back-strap. Has all other features of Government model.A Colt Model of 1911 U.S. Army manufactured in 1918 according to the serial number (498760).Most of the original finish is gone, there is moderate discoloration on the slide/frame, some pitting ...This Area contain threads on Colt historical information . Serial number studies etc. it will be a read only forum. 53. 105K. 1 mo ago. 53. 105K. 1 mo ago. Leather and Accessories. Leather holsters, belts and more. 17K. 3.9M. a moment ago. 17K. 3.9M. a moment ago. Gun Smithing & Ammo Colt-Smithing.Number 4025 would not have an underlined "O" in No and would be numbered on the foward part of the frame under where the slide is marked 1911 US Army. Colt moved the serial numbers to the position yours is marked at approx 7500. That being said, I have no idea why yours is marked that way. Maybe it was Friday at the Colt factory.1911. 30000 - 30399. 1932. 20800 - 21799. 1931. 216500 - 230099. 1912. 30400 - 30849. 1934. 21800 - 21899. left open. 230100 - 242599. 1913. 30850 - 34599. 1935. 21900 - 22299. 1935. 242600 - 256699. ... Unique serial number sequences were established for special edition and commemorative Model 37 and Model 87 guns. Much of the data presented ...Yendor Discussion starter · Dec 23, 2008 (Edited) -I recently purchased a Colt 1911 "NAVY" Serial number 1209XX . From the general records I can fiind there is no reference to this being a Navy Contract . However , This piece is absolutely authentic , Silde marked U.S. Navy , flat Mainspring Housing ( Checkered) , Correct type 4 barrel , etc .Colt manufactured 60,000 pistols in the Ithaca serial number range (856405-916404), 41,696 in the Remington Rand serial number range (916405-958100), and 4,171 in the US&S serial number range (1088726-1092896). Was at my LGS today, and couldn't help but ask to fondle this stainless Colt 1911 Govt model: I looked up the serial number on Colt's website, and they say it's a 1983 O1970 (Mark IV Series 70). The tag says "Box, lots of upgrades." Looking at it, here's what I can see that's non-stock...Conversely it's common for people to look up the serial number on a post-war, pre-'70 Colt and omit the -C entirely, since it's shaped like a half-square and doesn't even look like part of the serial number. That's how you get guys all excited thinking their 1911 was made in 1918.The 1902 Sporting model was so similar to the 1900 that it continued the serial number range, while the 1902 Military Model featured a different serial range as did the 1903 Pocket Hammer model. ... Perhaps this contributed to a jump in sales, as demand for the Colt 1911 outstripped supply, and many pistols still went south to the Mexican Army ...Checking Colt's serial number search web page, the break point between 1943 production and 1944 production is 1609529 ('43) and 1609530 ('44). But the coolgunsite production chart shows in a 1943 note that 1944 production began with serial number 1155000.1911 84500-93999 1930 ... Note that Colt used different serial number ranges for the Police Positive models and the Police Positive Special models. The Police Positive had a shorter frame and cylinder for use with the .32 and .38 Colt-S&W cartridge, and the Police Positive Special had a longer frame and cylinder for the .38 Special and .32-20. ...According to Mr. Clawson's book, 1917-18 Colt produced serial numbers 186201 thru 209586 in a 23,386 pistol shipment. And indicates that 1918 production of that shipment was serial numbers 204987 thru 209586, which 205181 would have fallen into. It could be the source of information that Blue Book used for it's publication that has the discrepancy.Need some help identifying NM 1911. I know it's a ~1918 Colt frame, with the GHS, SA and NM markings, the odd part is the frame serial# it's NM-7791435 as on the MILO NM slide. The barrel has the SP on the left lug and HR on the right lug - all the pieces have the last 3 digits of the serial# and AMU is on the barrel hood.Hi, I recently acquired a Colt Combat Commander serial number CJ53xxx, How can I look up the date of manufacture? I tried the Colt site but the serial number wasn't found. Thanks! ... 1911 Pistols manufactured for foreign Governments either in US or outside US. General Historical Issues; The Parts Bin. Ammo & Reloading; Magazines;The M1911 (Colt 1911 or Colt Government) is a single-action, recoil-operated, semi-automatic pistol chambered for the .45 ACP cartridge. ... Approximately 100 pistols stamped "N.R.A." below the serial number were manufactured at Springfield Armory and by Colt.Apr 16, 2018 · J. John Messer Discussion starter · Apr 16, 2018 (Edited) Hi! I bought this Colt 1911 at an estate on the hunch that it would be a worthwhile buy. The Serial number is N04936, being one of the first 5000 ever issued to the Army. It's not in bad shape but does have some wear especially on the trigger and a small amount near the muzzle. 1911. 30000 - 30399. 1932. 20800 - 21799. 1931. 216500 - 230099. 1912. 30400 - 30849. 1934. 21800 - 21899. left open. 230100 - 242599. 1913. 30850 - 34599. 1935. 21900 - 22299. 1935. 242600 - 256699. ... Unique serial number sequences were established for special edition and commemorative Model 37 and Model 87 guns. Much of the data presented ...Argentine Sistema 1911. Not exactly a real Colt, but close enough for government work. Here's my Sistema 1911 I picked up recently. Serial number dates it to 1947. DGFM made these for the Argentine military under license from Colt using Colt trained employees and original Colt technical drawings. Unlike most you see out there, this one still ...The slide is from an earlier pistol manufactured before serial number 190000. The Rampant Colt at the back of the slide was moved to the middle of the slide between the Colt logo by about serial number 290000. ... "11/14/16 - This is a beautiful 1911 Colt from 1918. It took us a few days to figure out that it is professionally restored. All ...Colt Model 1855 Side Hammer “Root” Pocket Revolver. Colt Models 1 and 1A Serial #1-384. Colt Model 2 Serial #476-25000. Colt Model 3 Serial #25001-30000. Colt Model 3A and 4 Serial #1-2400. Colt Model 5 Serial #2401-8000. Colt Model 5A Serial #2401-8000. Colt Model 6 and 6A Serial #8001-11074.Press "Enter" on your keyboard to search Find historical information on your Colt firearm using our serial number look up search tool. Colt Pistols, Revolvers and rifles are all sought after by serious collectors who value the historical data behind these firearms, our tool helps find that information. The example shown is the 37 th M1911 manufactured for the Navy in 1912. The design was improved in 1926 and adopted as the M1911A1. The M1911 series pistols remained in service until 1986, when the M9 9mm Pistol was adopted to replace them. Serial number 538 was transferred to NHHC in 1991 after serving the Navy for 79 years.The term "1911" is so overused by both gun stores, sellers and buyers that any semi auto chambered in .45 ACP with a 5" barrel and frame and slide design is being called a 1911. Colt put out the 1991 and for the dyslexic that's a nightmare . Having recently come into the possession of a Government Model MK IV Series 80 I'm trying to find as ...There are a lot of ways for you to lookup serial numbers the firearms nowadays. In the case of Colt serial numbers, you have up to 3 available choices to choose from depending on your preference: Serial number lookup Letter of authenticity ; Manual search; Serial Number LookupColt 1911 .45 ACP Production Statistics and Serial Numbers 1911 .45 ACP Production Information Military Versions from 1912 to 1945. Manufacturer/Serial Number/Date Made Beginning of M1911: 1) Colt: S/N 1 to 3190 = April 16, 1912 to May 31, 1912 2) Colt: S/N 3190 to 7501 = May 31, 1912 to Oct. 10, 1912When colt started making the series 70 repro pistol with the 72B prefix serial number, what did they start the serial number sequence with? ... on your brand-new 1911 ...Colt . M1917 Revolver: Smith & Wesson Victory Model Revolver: Smith & Wesson . Long Guns. Trapdoor -U.S. Rifle Models 1873 to 1888 Krag U.S. Rifles and Carbines Models 1892 to 1899 M1903 Rifle: Rock Island Arsenal M1903 & M1903A1 Rifle: Springfield Armory ...Colt Model 01991 This is a brand new, still-in-the-factory-grease Colt Model 01991. Serial number is in the 28138XX range, and in late 2005 it was purchased new by a friend who graciously agreed to let me 'test-drive' it and write it up for our 1911 section.This early U.S. Army M1911 Pistol, bearing serial number 11, is on display at the U.S. Army Quartermaste, May 25, 2019 · There are a lot of ways for you to lookup serial numbers the firearms , Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1911 Serial Number: USA2020-073 Caliber Info:.45 ACP G, OLD COLT: WE PROVIDE THE PUBLIC WITH AN ONLINE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE FOR OLD COLT GUNS. ... National Match 1911 SA/RI, A few examples of appraisal values for COLT 1911 COMMEMORATIVE , There is a data base that lists Colt serial numbers to determine when it was made. The numbers only go up to 1978, and , I probably overlooked the answer to my question while, The U.S. government order was to build M1911A1 pistols,, 7. Some Colt 1911 pistols have been found to have a hidden serial, Colt (continued from 1918) total shipped. 76,154. 1919. 629501., Feb 11, 2006 · A parkerized G.I. model, WW serial number, made i, Browse all new and used Colt Pistols - 1905 for sale , The 1911 has come a long way since Colt's original 1911 Govern, The Colt Model 1911. ... In fact, this pistol served as, The serial number on the frame is 3. Yes, you heard right, 3. Th, With those services, I provide extensive pertinent informatio, If the firearm did not originally have a serial nu, Colt's Manufacturing LLC.