Colt 1911 A1 US ARMY part 2

autosmith

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This 1911A1 is missing the "1" on the slide. It appears that the rest of the pistol is correct. But I am no expert. The serial number is six digits . There is a "K" stamped on the frame and the slide. In fact it's double struck on the slide. I find it hard to believe this is the only slide produced like this. Wondering if anyone has every seen one or can explain how this came about.

autosmith

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perry shooter

built 1943 inspected by LT Col Guy H Drewry shipped either March 2nd or Feb 27 can't tell with missing last 3 numbers. to Transportation officer Springfield Armory I can't find ref. to the letter K yet still looking strange location. do me a favor and remove the slide from frame look at the disconnector hole in frame all pistols had marks but some of these marks were discontinued a fey months be fore yours was inspected The barrel will have marks yours should have the letter P on the left side of the bottom locking lugs also Colt 45 AUTO on left side of chamber area more information with more pictures of different area's
I would rather not comment at this time about your pistol because the quality of the pictures does not let us see the detail we need what we need to make a valid opinionon original or many times refinished & modified is pictures like a seller here LOCUST FORK Or you can double click on my user name and send me any message you want I can the send you example of type of pictures we need edit this pistol has the letter W on upper area of trigger guard over the VP proof

nmyers

Autosmith, here are photos of a Colt made at just about the same time as yours:




Your gun has a replacement slide, since there is no SN under the firing pin stop. Your left grip is a replacement. Your gun's previous owner has a last name beginning with the letter K. And, all the Parkerizing appears to be original. But, I could be wrong.

Neal

EDIT: Rufe-snow, you may be on to something. Didn't the Canadian military stamp guns with a "broad arrow" marking?

rufe-snow

The one on the frame, doesn't look quite like a K to me. The Brits used a similar marking on firearms released from their government service. It actually was 2 arrows, with their points touching.

Generally though, the ex British military guns. Would have additional markings, reflecting there being proofed for commercial sale. After being released from the military.

navc130

Per U.S. Pistols & Revolvers 1909 - 1945, "K One of several Colt M1911A1 final inspection proofs, C.1937-45. Mark is stamped above the VP proof on the left upper trigger guard."

autosmith

Thank you to all. Lots of great info. I'm still so curious about that 1911A slide.Missing the 1. Hard to believe I have the only one. I'll keep looking. Thanks again.