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1911 A1

CharlesJurgensCharlesJurgens Member Posts: 7 ✭✭
edited May 2002 in Ask the Experts
I have a Springfield .45 auto but the receiver is stamped Essex armory. This a relatively new weapon both the hammer and trigger are skeletized. Does this sound like a Springfield?? thanks doc doc
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  • CharlesJurgensCharlesJurgens Member Posts: 7 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have a Colt 1911 A1 that seems to check out for all the correct markings that are correct for the 1942 manufacture date indicated by the serial number. However, there is a "55" stamped on the upper front on the right side of the trigger guard. I cannot find reference to a mark in this location anywhere. Can anyone tell me what it means?

    Regards: Vic D
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  • CharlesJurgensCharlesJurgens Member Posts: 7 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have a Colt 1911A1 that is a lend/lease from WWII with all of the British and US markings.Bought it from a collection and need to know the value.Thanks for any info.

    Charles Jurgens
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  • CharlesJurgensCharlesJurgens Member Posts: 7 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Guy at the range showed me a 1911 A1. Frame serial # fits into the Remington Rand range in the 1940's. Has an early Colt slide. Slide heavily buffed, frame not as bad. Restamped SA. Reblued, not original Parkerizing.

    Question: Barrel has 8-10 lands and 8-10 grooves. What was std. issue rifling? What is this barrel?
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  • CharlesJurgensCharlesJurgens Member Posts: 7 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I came across a Colt 1911 A1, ser. no.243XXXX w/5 clips and the original issue box that it came in. It is in extemely nice condition. I'm interested in its value. Any help will be appreciated.

    JK
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  • RockinURockinU Member Posts: 248 ✭
    edited November -1
    nmyers???
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  • nmyersnmyers Member Posts: 16,887 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    At one time, British markings would have detracted from the value. There has been recent interest, and all-original pieces are selling at a premium. A mint, correct 1911A1 would sell for well over $2,000.

    Value drops rapidly with alterations and wear.

    Neal
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  • CharlesJurgensCharlesJurgens Member Posts: 7 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    It's mint and I guess there weren't many colt lend/lease so this is great news.Thanks! Charlie

    Charles Jurgens
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