I just inherited a CF Colt 1911 U.S. Army Colt Serial 688XX....the other side of the slide is marked:
Colts PT. F.A. Mfg CO.
Patented April 20 1897 September 9 1902
December 19 1905. February 14 1911 Aug 19 1913
United States Property A A the little horse on the back of the slide.
blackish-blue finish is near 100%, and it looks like all the parts are original to this gun....whatever it is. I've never seen a 1911 just like it.
Can anyone tell me more about it.....thanks,