I received a gift today of a Colt 1911 competition match pistol. This is my first 1911 although I have always wanted one.
and have been dreaming about the Springfield Range Officer 1911.
I need some help fully appreciating what I have. I am stunned at receiving such a gift. Here is what I know:
It it is an antique dating back to 1952. There is no serial number as I believe it was made before serial numbers were
required. I would appreciate some clarification on firearms and serial numbers.
I am told this is a match grade pistol. It has, what seems to me, extremely fine rear site and narrow front site. All fixed / not adjustable.
The gun has been used in competition and the only marks on it is where some type of adapter was clamped onto the trigger to make
wider, I suppose for better control.
I do not know much about the original owner. All I know is that it was owned by a collector who had lots of nice guns.
It is in beautiful condition with original blued finish. I was told never to put it away with out wiping it down.
I have no idea of the value but suspect it is highly valuable, although I would never sell it. I intend to keep it in it's original condition.
On left side, it has "PATENTED APR.20, 1987. SEPT.9.1902, COLT's PT.F.A.MFG.CO.
DEC.19.1905.FEB.14.1911.Aug.19.1913 HARTFORD.CT.U.S.A."
There is a colt emblem in the middle of all the lettering.
On the right side "MODEL OF 1911.U.S.ARMY"
I have one 5 round magazine used for competitions, and two 7 round magazines with standard military type ball ammo.
I also have a TEX SHOEMAKER & SONS 59HF black leather holster along with matching dual magazine holster.
I wold appreciate anything anyone who knows 1911's can tell me to help me appreciate this pistol to it's fullest.
Added picture links:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/ec0itwh8s67stwm/IMG_1373.JPG
https://www.dropbox.com/s/00p8zz0d29yg4mi/IMG_1374.JPG
and have been dreaming about the Springfield Range Officer 1911.
I need some help fully appreciating what I have. I am stunned at receiving such a gift. Here is what I know:
It it is an antique dating back to 1952. There is no serial number as I believe it was made before serial numbers were
required. I would appreciate some clarification on firearms and serial numbers.
I am told this is a match grade pistol. It has, what seems to me, extremely fine rear site and narrow front site. All fixed / not adjustable.
The gun has been used in competition and the only marks on it is where some type of adapter was clamped onto the trigger to make
wider, I suppose for better control.
I do not know much about the original owner. All I know is that it was owned by a collector who had lots of nice guns.
It is in beautiful condition with original blued finish. I was told never to put it away with out wiping it down.
I have no idea of the value but suspect it is highly valuable, although I would never sell it. I intend to keep it in it's original condition.
On left side, it has "PATENTED APR.20, 1987. SEPT.9.1902, COLT's PT.F.A.MFG.CO.
DEC.19.1905.FEB.14.1911.Aug.19.1913 HARTFORD.CT.U.S.A."
There is a colt emblem in the middle of all the lettering.
On the right side "MODEL OF 1911.U.S.ARMY"
I have one 5 round magazine used for competitions, and two 7 round magazines with standard military type ball ammo.
I also have a TEX SHOEMAKER & SONS 59HF black leather holster along with matching dual magazine holster.
I wold appreciate anything anyone who knows 1911's can tell me to help me appreciate this pistol to it's fullest.
Added picture links:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/ec0itwh8s67stwm/IMG_1373.JPG
https://www.dropbox.com/s/00p8zz0d29yg4mi/IMG_1374.JPG
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