How can I tell if my 1911 is a colt or Colt?

How can I tell if my 1911 is a colt or Colt?

Looking at the pistol’s frame, here are some rules to help you identify its maker: 1. The presence of VP proofmark in a triangle at the left front of the triggerguard; a GHD inspector marking or an M1911A1 marking with- out any spaces between the figures indicates an M1911A1 manufactured by Colt.

What was the serial number of the first Colt pistol?

Manufacturer/Serial Number/Date Made. Beginning of M1911: 1) Colt: S/N 1 to 3190 = April 16, 1912 to May 31, 1912. 2) Colt: S/N 3190 to 7501 = May 31, 1912 to Oct. 10, 1912 (S/N 3501 to 3799 were first U.S.M.C. pistols made by Colt delivered June 6, 1912.) 3) Colt: S/N 7501 to (approximately) 20,000 = Oct. 10, 1912 to…

When was the first Colt.45 ACP made?

1911 .45 ACP Production Information. Military Versions from 1912 to 1945. Manufacturer/Serial Number/Date Made. Beginning of M1911: 1) Colt: S/N 1 to 3190 = April 16, 1912 to May 31, 1912. 2) Colt: S/N 3190 to 7501 = May 31, 1912 to Oct. 10, 1912. (S/N 3501 to 3799 were first U.S.M.C. pistols made by Colt delivered June 6, 1912.)

What kind of proofmark is on Colt 1911?

The presence of VP proofmark in a triangle at the left front of the triggerguard; a GHD inspector marking or an M1911A1 marking with- out any spaces between the figures indicates an M1911A1 manufactured by Colt. 2.

What’s the difference between a 1911 and a 1911A1?

1918 Vintage Army 1911 Colt 1941 Colt 1911A1 A Texas Ranger M1911 Colt 1910 Colt Ace .22 Colt Ace Olympic Issue Colt Commander .38 Super Colt Concealed Carry Officer’s Colt National Match Colt Officer’s Model Colt Remington 1911 Colt Serial No. 1136 Colt SOCOM Colt’s handbill bragging on the selection of the M1911 Combat Commander and .38 Super GM

What are the markings on a 1945 Colt M1911?

FA M1908 FA M1911 UMC M1907 UMC M1908 UMC M1909 WRA M1908 WRA1904x Arsenal Rebuilds Background Information on the United States Pistol Caliber .45 M1911 Ballester-Molina Barrel Markings Files Barrel Marking of 1945 Colt M1911 with Type 6 Colt Barrel Markings: Serial #710,00 to End of Production Colt M1911 Barrel Markings Serial #25,000 to 120,000