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SPEEDGUNNER
09-22-2015, 07:08
What would be the proper barrel and barrel markings for a Colt 1911A1 with the following British proofs on the frame and slide?

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Does anyone have a picture?

Thanks.
Johnny P
09-22-2015, 07:19
COLT .45 AUTO with an F ahead of the lug, but possibly a D. Chamber marking should be an arm holding a scimitar over NP, followed by .45" .900" over 7 TONSPER [] ", or just 7 TONS.
SPEEDGUNNER
09-22-2015, 07:23
Like this?

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I need one.
Johnny P
09-22-2015, 07:31
Like this?

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I need one.

Yep. That is a photo of my barrel, as shown below.

http://i62.tinypic.com/2wlu7fm.jpg
SPEEDGUNNER
09-22-2015, 07:36
That is correct. I could not find the thread where I had first asked this question a number of years ago. I had saved that picture, but wasn't sure if I had remembered correctly that it was the barrel I am looking for. I CANNOT find a barrel with these markings ANYWHERE. It seems as if the other (London Proof) barrels turn up with some regularity, but never the Birmingham Proof barrel I need. Any suggestions?
Johnny P
09-23-2015, 06:01
That is the London proof house. The Birmingham proof house would have BNP on the slide, receiver, and barrel.
SPEEDGUNNER
09-23-2015, 06:08
Would this be correct?

http://vintage1911s.com/english/colt-1911a1-f-lend-lease-barrel.html#
Johnny P
09-23-2015, 09:33
Would this be correct?

http://vintage1911s.com/english/colt-1911a1-f-lend-lease-barrel.html#

No. it should be marked like the one you posted the photo of. The one in the link is a Birmingham Proof House marking.
SPEEDGUNNER
09-23-2015, 02:44
Aaargh, so close. Thanks.
Johnny P
09-23-2015, 03:42
There were only two proof houses, London and Birmingham, but Birmingham seems to have been much more proficient.
SPEEDGUNNER
09-23-2015, 05:02
Obviously. I have looked at many, many Brit proofed barrels in the years I have owned this pistol, with no luck. Every time I see "Brit Proofed 1911A1 Barrel FS" I hopefully click on the listing to see if it is the one I need. I have even posted a WTB is several areas (not the right ones I guess) in the hopes that someone has a barrel in their parts box or inventory that they would part with.

I just have to keep looking...and hoping!

Thanks for the help.
Johnny P
09-24-2015, 04:49
What barrel is in the pistol now?
SPEEDGUNNER
09-24-2015, 06:51
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