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1911 Colt question
1917watercooled
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After reading several post regarding the 1911, I myself have one or two.
I own a U.S. Goverment Colt 1911, serial number 281787. I purchased it about 20 years ago from a co-worker who was getting rid of his deceased father's firearms. He told me it was a bring back from the Philippines, where his father was a horse calvary soldier before WWII. I was of the opinion it was correct, but now not sure. The blueing is about 10% to 20% with the slide and frame wear looking the same. All the makings, proofmarks, inspection marks are correct I believe. The question is the slide. It has the Colt stallion between the pat. dates and Colt mfg. Is this correct for the serial number? If correct but knowing the sad state of finish, would it be worth $400.00? Thanks is advance.
I own a U.S. Goverment Colt 1911, serial number 281787. I purchased it about 20 years ago from a co-worker who was getting rid of his deceased father's firearms. He told me it was a bring back from the Philippines, where his father was a horse calvary soldier before WWII. I was of the opinion it was correct, but now not sure. The blueing is about 10% to 20% with the slide and frame wear looking the same. All the makings, proofmarks, inspection marks are correct I believe. The question is the slide. It has the Colt stallion between the pat. dates and Colt mfg. Is this correct for the serial number? If correct but knowing the sad state of finish, would it be worth $400.00? Thanks is advance.
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