colt 1911 srs check please

[kb1903]

I have a colt 1911, serial # 491616, This is still blued, with some ww11 parts, namely the barrel and grips. I purchased this from the wife of a vet who served on PT's in the Pacific. Any chance of tracking down where it was shipped or issued? Thanks in adance

[Johnny P]

The nearest number is 491613, 10/10/18, Springfield Endurance Test. Model 1911's at this time were shipped in no semblance of order, and only a Colt letter will tell you where it was originally shipped. Some of the late production did go to interesting places though.

[kb1903]

how does one send a search request to Colt?

[Johnny P]

http://www.coltsmfg.com/CustomerServices/ArchiveServices.aspx