My 1911
Posted: Thu Jul 02, 2020 8:34 pm
Some of you might have read my thread about looking for a WWII 1911. I don't normally brag about my firearms or even post what I have, but this one is kind of special.
Well I found what I wanted with a price I wanted to pay.
Model of 1911 US Army, made in 1917. When I saw it I knew it was the one, it had the right amount of wear and condition that I expected in a 100 year old war horse. I wasn't planning on getting one of this vintage but I couldn't be happier.
She was a bit dirty but I cleaned her right up. No rust or pitting just wear. She has definitely been shot given the amount of oil and crud, especially in the original magazine. It might have had some of France still in it. Barrel is in good condition but is not 100% original. Given the markings and stamps, the barrel is from the batch right after my serial number range so still period correct but from 1918.
Everything else appears to be all original and it has never gon through any official arsenal Rebuilds.
Off to shoot it tomorrow for our 4th celebrations!
Well I found what I wanted with a price I wanted to pay.
Model of 1911 US Army, made in 1917. When I saw it I knew it was the one, it had the right amount of wear and condition that I expected in a 100 year old war horse. I wasn't planning on getting one of this vintage but I couldn't be happier.
She was a bit dirty but I cleaned her right up. No rust or pitting just wear. She has definitely been shot given the amount of oil and crud, especially in the original magazine. It might have had some of France still in it. Barrel is in good condition but is not 100% original. Given the markings and stamps, the barrel is from the batch right after my serial number range so still period correct but from 1918.
Everything else appears to be all original and it has never gon through any official arsenal Rebuilds.
Off to shoot it tomorrow for our 4th celebrations!
