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#1 ·
Is this a real Colt slide, or a roll marked knock off? I will use it either way, just won't cut it if it's real. Overall opinions, please.



 
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#2 ·
That looks like a genuine USGI 1911a1 slide made by Colt 1937-1945.
The markings look correct on the left side and are correctly blank on the right side.

The pictures make the slide look blue, if that is the case, it is likely prewar.

It looks to be in excellent condition. Please, don't cut it.
 
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SM03, good point about the serial number in the firing pin stop area.

I don't see heat treat discoloration at the muzzle end nor at the slide stop notch, so the slide would be earlier rather than later in the date range and should have a serial number.
 
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