And what country can preserve its liberties if their rulers are not warned from time to time that their people preserve the spirit of resistance? Let them take arms. The remedy is to set them right as to facts, pardon and pacify them. What signify a few lives lost in a century or two? The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.
Looks nicely worn and cared for. Two pounds, 14 ounces fully loaded, is why we called it a "slab of iron" in the Marine Corps. Sheer brilliance from John Browning. But alas, it's not double action and doesn't hold lots of ammo. That's why today I favor the Springfield XDm in 9mm. Twenty rounds (19+1) and double action; for when seconds count, and weighs 2lb 6oz. due to composite frame. Still.... I will always hold a fondness for the 1911.
It's a commercial gun, not military from the serial number prefix and markings on the slide. About 1916 if I'm reading the numbers right, but kinda hard to say for sure what they are.
Looks like the serial number starts with a "C" so yeah, I'm thinking commercial myself. Incredible that Colt would jar loose a few for commercial sales when they had their hands full filling their Army contract.
I'd much rather spend the big bucks on a vintage piece like that than super duper commemorative edition.
ReplyDeleteflatstrap w/lanyard ring. mine has "Alabama Nat'l Guard" rolled on it.
ReplyDeleteBecause it's a 1911, not 1911A1. Note also the lack of finger reliefs on the frame behind the trigger and short tail on the grip safety.
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ReplyDeleteCalbre 45.... Did Colt produce those for the US market?
ReplyDeleteYup...called the 1911 commercial...spendy.
DeleteLooks nicely worn and cared for. Two pounds, 14 ounces fully loaded, is why we called it a "slab of iron" in the Marine Corps. Sheer brilliance from John Browning. But alas, it's not double action and doesn't hold lots of ammo. That's why today I favor the Springfield XDm in 9mm. Twenty rounds (19+1) and double action; for when seconds count, and weighs 2lb 6oz. due to composite frame. Still.... I will always hold a fondness for the 1911.
ReplyDeleteI think the pistol has been reblued.
ReplyDeletein 1914, looks like:)
Deletemy most desirable colt auto is the Model of '05.
It's a commercial gun, not military from the serial number prefix and markings on the slide. About 1916 if I'm reading the numbers right, but kinda hard to say for sure what they are.
ReplyDeleteLooks like the serial number starts with a "C" so yeah, I'm thinking commercial myself.
DeleteIncredible that Colt would jar loose a few for commercial sales when they had their hands full filling their Army contract.