1917 Colt serial number location?? - 1911Forum
Nov 16, 2002 · A gentleman on another board has a question about the correct serial number on the Colt 1917 revolver. My library is currently unavailable so I can't give him "chapter and …
Need help identifying two Colt revolvers(New Service?) - 1911Forum
Mar 31, 2010 · Earlier this week I answered an add in the local penny trader for a "old Colt revolver". I ended up taking home what I think is a Colt New Service model 1917. I cleaned it …
Colt Serial Number look-up - 1911Forum
Sep 3, 2012 · model 1877 lightning revolver (.38) & thunderer (.41) 1883 single action army & bisley revolvers ".45 colt caliber, standard" 1876 open top pocket model .22 1863 1860 army …
Colt Model 1909 .45 Double Action USN Revolver - 1911Forum
Dec 5, 2024 · The Colt New Service Model 1909 revolver was developed by Colt to fill a contract from the U.S. Government for use in the Philippines where a large caliber handgun was …
Colt 1917 Markings - 1911Forum
Feb 20, 2005 · barrel: colt da 45, patent dates on top, "united states property" underneath. GHS (gilbert h. stewart), JMG (john m. gilbert) or eagle's head inspection port side frame, near …
Colt 1917 New Service serial number - 1911Forum
Sep 4, 2004 · The Model 1917 Colt and S&W revolvers were made in 1917 and 1918. The only way to find out where they were shipped to from the factory, is to buy a Historical Letter from …
Colt New Service What do I have - 1911Forum
Mar 6, 2011 · While yours doesn't have a checkered back strap as referenced in the link to the Colt forum, Colt was known to use up parts as needed. While there's a big difference between …
colt new model question - 1911Forum
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Did "C" serial number 1911 pistols ever see... - 1911Forum
Aug 30, 2024 · I have an old 1911 that belonged to my Great Uncle who served with Pershing in Mexico and in WWI. The serial number begins with a C (C XXXX). Colt tells me it was made in …
Interpreting serial number from 1911 Colt inherited from...
Dec 4, 2024 · For example Colt used numbers like 328000-C where the entire thing, including the dash symbol was part of the number. Avoid the temptation to replace parts on your brand-new …