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This is the Story, I'm currentlly working on a 1933 Colt 1911A1 restoration project and had to mill the slide due to holster ware, pitting and worn markings.

After receiving sage advice from fellow members Johnny P. and ChaosRob (Thanks Guys) I have pulled the trigger so to speak on this WW1 1911- With a slide marked both "Model 1911 US Army" "Colt Automatic 45 calibre". After the seller found the correct grips and an original WW2 army holster, belt...

So, I know this is not a "Colt" 1911 question perse, but I figured enough of you guys are knowledgeable that I might get lucky.... I just bought an Israel Arms Int'l. .45 cal 1911 off an ISPC shooter here in town. It's two tone, stamped with Israel Arms Ltd., Israel on left side of the slide...

Latest find! 100% original w original box,paperwork,and (2) 2-tone magazines! The visible (spots) is Hoppes oil. I feel srrongly that this has only been fired at the factory!Waiting for colt letter! ENJOY!

Hi, I just recently bought a Colt New Agent .45 ACP and I'm having a hard time finding holsters for it. My question is- will my NA fit a holster for a Colt officer or Defender? Is there any other makes/models that are compatible? I'm looking for a pre-molded holster, anything but nylon. I...

Hi Fellas, Took a ride around town today visiting our local gun shop's, had a bug to pick up a .380 cal hopefully in a Beretta Mod84 w/ Double Stack magazines. Found some Model 85's in .380 w/ 7 Round magazines. Also held up a Sig 232 but again 7 round mags. Im thinking with .380 cal you...

Hi Guys, For your review is my new (to me) Colt 1911a1. Picked it up last week from a private party in town, who also just picked it up himself so I don’t know much about this Colt and was hoping you good folks might fill in some blanks. Based on the Serial Number it’s a 1943, Slide is...

Hi everyone, I just joined the forum and I have a couple questions about my Combat Commander. I looked up the SN and it said it was manuf. in 1975. First off I gave $500 for it. I think that was a really good deal considering it looks to be all original with little wear (the picture doesn't do...

a GENUINE Colt 1911, Type 3 hammer. Can anyone point me to a source for one? I wanted to post in the WTB section, but I have a low post count, and can't post there, yet. But I have a very good condition 1911, S/N 214XXX, that has the wrong hammer, and I would like to make it right, as long as it...

Have lots of questions on a Colt MK IV series 70 I got in a trade (saved it really from an incompetent owner :bang_wall:). The finish looks to be a satin, I think a nickel finish maybe? But there is lots of spots and markings on it. Is there a way to clean those up or am I SOL in this case. I am...

Hi All, New here and have a question, what is the availability of the current bright stainless 1911 38 Super currently in Colt's catalog? Are they readily available? Thanks

We have a 1911 Colt Armyissue gun that has been in our family for years. It has never been fired. We were hoping someone could tell us more about it and possibly give us a ballpark of its value. The serial is #64,xxx. Thank you for your time and looking!

I'm a very new Colt owner, have a couple 1911's, a Python and a SAA. This has probably been asked and answered several times but I can't find any info. I have several questions about 1911 magazines as I'd like to get a couple more. How do you tell if a magazine is a genuine Colt? What do the...