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Ithaca Gun Co. Inc
mhvond
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I would like to learn more about this pistol. I believe it is a 1911 and fires 45 cal rounds
I purchased new grips and a magazine. But it appears as though there is a piece missing between the slide and the frame.
There is a P stamped on top of the slide, near the rear sight. Also a logo just above the mag release button.
Any information will be appreciated.
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You have a parts gun with a Ithica slide mfg during WW 2 and a Colt frame mfg in 1918. The frame extension has been cut off. It should cover all of the recoil spring. It was not uncommon to mix parts during WW 2 from cleaning and repair. It could be repaired by making an extension piece and welding it on, or just replace the frame. The gun will probably function as is. Good luck.
The P is the final proof mark. The logo above the mag release is the final inspection stamp; looks like GHS, for Gilbert H, Stewart on Colt frames between serial numbers 101,500 - 230,000.
Added: The sights are not standard GI sights. They are non-adjustable target sights. Possible that the slide or the whole piece was re-built as a target pistol.
I'm sure one of our experts will chime in, but to me it looks like an Ithaca slide on a Colt frame. The mark above the mag release should be an inspectors mark. I am having a hard time making it out on my tablet but if you do a Google search for 1911 inspectors marks, you should find it.
That's the easy part. As for your missing part, it looks like someone cut off the front of your frame where the spring is visible. I'm sure they had a reason but I haven't clue as to why.
Front of the Frame was cut off, to take of the "US PROPERTY" Stamp.
No collectors value other than some parts.
Some Home customization with Initials on slide.
Probably not safe to shot as is. Spring and Recoil guide will flex too much.
at the very least need a full length guide rod for spring to ride on and the watch out for your fingers on the spring.
Could have a section welded back in, and ????????
Thank you for the information!
was wondering what the rty was on the frame, GOOD catch Hoosier, that makes sense now about cutting off US property.
The large "NM" stamped on the slide indicates that this gun may have been converted to a competition gun at one time. "National Match"?
I recommend that you strip the receiver & sell the parts; throw away the receiver. You don't want to take a chance that one of your descendants will try to fire the gun as is, & lose an eye.
Neal
Thank you nmyers!!