Search Results for ‘1911’

Hello I am looking for any help to identify when this gun was made and shipped the serial number seems to be a 1913 Navy issue but it doesn't have any marking stating NAVY or ARMY issue? Can anyone help? Its in perfect condition and the serial number on the barrel matches what is on the side...

A few of the Colts escaped today a little cleaning and lube and back they go!

Howdy, new owner of a lightweight Colt commander. Shooting steel and running reloads with factory specs and lead roundnosed. Last round in magazine hangs up and doesn't load. Take that round and put in a different position and it loads fine. Always last round never any other position. Ideas?

Looking for a little info from some of you sages of the 1911 persuasion. I've got a new/bare Randall small fame ( Curt Lemay version), an was wondering what the heck fits it ? Not wanting to do the T&E (trial and error) build, does it take a 6 rd mag ? will Commander grips fit ? What top...

I'm new to the site and new (sort of) to the Model 1911. My father was a gun collector whose interests would shift every few years. Before he passed away 20 years ago, his focus was on commercial and military semi autos. I inherited his collection but not his passion, so everything went into a...

I own and carry a colt 1991 series commander and would like to put some night sights on it. I want the trijicon bright and tough night sights but I am not sure which ones I need. CA01: Colt 3 Dot Green Front & Green Rear Night Sights w/ .125 Tang or CA10: Colt 3 Dot Green Front & Green Rear...

Can anyone possibly help me with an apx value of a 1977 Mark IV series 70, 5 inch, appears to be nickel. Good condition, has surface scratches. Wont upload pics.

Hello all, I just purchased a used 1911 series 80 government mkiv in stainless steel SN SS042XX. It came with both wood and pachmayr rubber grips and also 2 mags no box. Can someone help me with manufacture date and tell me if I paid too much? I paid 450 OTD pictures added

Hi, have a Service Model ACE S/N SM14260 which I bought fairly cheap with one mag, no box, no paperwork. A gunsmith put in a longer trigger and a pair of stocks. Of course the original parts are still here. Also have spare firing pin, extractor and two extra #2 slide stops, just in case ...

Hi Folks, I have a 1917 pistol in the 170K serial range. According to what I have read, it should have a type 3 hammer on it. Can you help me identify if this is a type 3 or type 2 hammer I have, and if not a type 3, what are the identification traits that I have to look for to find a type...

Help Identifying Colt 1911 marked COLT AUTOMATIC CAL .22 LONG RIFLE on slide. Seeking help determining what this pistol actually is. Frame is marked United States Property No. 7012** on right side of frame. Has a small "60" on the front top of the Y on the trigger guard right side. Has the...

Hello, I was reading here for a while, but now i registered myself on the forum. A few weeks ago i bought my first firearm, a Colt 1911 Gold Cup .22 In the past i used ammunition of American eagle, but i noticed that that was not good for the colt, it blocked a lot. So now i use Remington and...

Born in Texas, Marines Reservist for six years, US Navy for 20 years. Collecting Colts and various other firearms for almost 40 years. Newest colt is the M45A1 - 01070M45 and at this moment I am looking for one of the Pelican cases that came with the USMC version... either for sale or trade. Any...

its a government model, I know the C is for commercial but the brackets/bars around the 4 digit serial number is throwing me off. any guidance out there?? Thanks in advance. Ross

I have a colt mkiv series 80 government model (D&L SPORTS CUSTOM COMBAT) .45 chrome finish with brown checkered grips I cant seem to find the price for this anywhere. does anyone have an idea how much this is?

I recently cam into the ownership of a beautiful Colt. It is a 1911 Colt .455 Eley and it in Nickel. It is a beautiful gun and I am trying to find out what it may be worth. I have done some research but don't know a lot about it as of yet. Does anyone have any information on this gem?

Hi there folks, just touching base with you all and extending my thanks for letting me join. I live on the far south of the East coast of Australia. I have loved firearms since I can remember and in particular the Colt branded Handguns, the Single Action Army, the 1911's and of course the Python...

My father just passed away and I inherited his guns and my grandfathers. The only lose part in this collection is the below Colt 1911 barrel and slide. I am trying to nail down the year and also wondering if it is worth restoring with just these two parts. On the top of the barrel is "45...