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Numbers don’t seem to add up … ???

Joe Poyer’s book says:

“At the start of 1917, just 68,533 Model 1911 pistols were in inventory and available for issue. Colt and...

mpd1978,

Thanks for the clarification!

Carl

Duane,

Three quick follow-up questions, please.

1.) It appears from your comments that the SRS records show the 1917 / s.n. 183338 being shipped to the Springfield Armory? If the SRS records...

Final pics of second M1911 ... attached ...

Carl

More pics of second M1911 ...

A Tale of Two Colts (which to buy) … M1911 mfg. 1917 vs. M1911 mfg. 1914 ...

OPINIONS WELCOME ... !!!


Guys …

I have a chance to buy 1 of 2 Colt M1911s, each one belonging to...

Johnny P.

How about this one?

http://www.billybishop.net/images/lanyard.jpg

Found this referred to in another message board thread re M1911s and lanyards.

Just asking ... as I don't know...

Johnny P.,

Thanks for this info.

Were both the lanyard loop on the butt of the M1911's frame and the lanyard loop on M1911 magazines (until end of 1915) intended primarily or solely for...

Hitch,

Thanks for this info.

So the lanyard loop on the M1911 frame was intended for the cavalry. That would make sense.

That must be why I don't ever remember seeing any period photos of...

Hitch,

Thanks for this information.

Will check for both characteristics once the piece arrives for 3-day inspection.

Can you, or anyone else, tell me something of the evolution of the...

... some more pics ...

More pics ...

Carl

Guys,

Would be interested in having your experienced opinions re the value of this M1911 mfgd. in 1917.

All of the inspector markings I can see from the photos on the exterior of the piece look...

SRS check please for 1911 mfgd. 1917 ser. no. 183330.

Thanks in advance.

Carl