We have a Colt 1911, serial number 145118 originally sent to San Antonio Arsenal April 3, 1917 (per Goddard) that has been rebuilt. It maintains the original 1911 parts, but has a commercial replacement slide from the 1949-1955 period and a replacement barrel from the 1949 to 1970 period. The frame refinish was apparently a sand blast as the lettering, numbering, and edges remain very sharp. I has sort of black dulite type of finish which closely matches the slide. There is a large "G" stamped on the left side of the frame above the "GHS" inspectors mark. It was applied before the refinish. The top of the barrel has a small mark forward of the lettering which appears to be four small squares or diamond arranged in a circle. Appreciate any information as to if it is a military refinish/rebuild job and what the "G" and additional barrel markings are.
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