Attention all hands: M1911s aboard the battleship.
An earlier post mentioned inquiries to the USS Alabama and USS North Carolina for records listing the serial numbers of the small arms assigned to the ships during WW2. Unfortunately, the Lucky A responded by saying the Navy had those records. On the other hand, the Showboat said they might have something and would look into their records…well, the curator just found some information and they have been asked if the serial numbers can be posted. More to follow on that. This is what they have so far:
"Custody Record Cards –
30 cal. Model 1903 rifles, received 350 on 5/16/1941 – no serial numbers in this booklet
45 cal. Model 1911 Colt automatic pistols, received 200 on 5/16/1941
Also
Dotters rifle, .30 caliber M-1903 (35) but no serial numbers
.45 cal. Thompson submachine guns (6) w/serial numbers
.22 cal. Colt pistols (6) w/serial numbers
Browning Automatic model 1919 A4 machine guns (2) w/serial numbers & tripod mounts
Very, Mk III, RA Co., Pistols (6) w/serial numbers
.30 Browning automatic rifles model 1918 (30) w/serial numbers
.45 cal. Line throwing rifles (6) w/serial numbers
.22 cal. Model 1922 target rifles (9) w/serial numbers
Shotguns, 14 720 gauge 26†barrel (5 shot) w/serial numbers (12)
Shotgun, 12 gauge, Stevens, M-620, 28†BB1, sporting type (1)
Shotgun, 12 gauge (3) w/serial numbers
Will have to investigate other files for references to the serial numbers for the .30 caliber rifles but this is a start!"
Their response and research was much appreciated. Looking forward to anything else that may turn up.
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