#MODEL OF 1911 US ARMY SERIAL NUMBERS SERIAL NUMBER#

In Europe, Britain was in the process of changing over from the Webley Mk IV to the Mk V when WWI broke out, forcing them to buy substitute weapons from neutral countries. 38 caliber S&W and Colt pistols that had proved to have inadequate stopping power during the Philippine-American war, and adopted the New Service revolver chambered in. The Army was looking for a large caliber double action pistol to replace their. Our Assessment: Colt came out with their large framed double action New Service revolver in 1898. As with all used firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards. The single action trigger pull is light and the double action is smooth, if a bit heavy. The cylinder lockup has no play whatsoever with the trigger depressed on all chambers. Mechanics: The action functions correctly. Overall, this revolver is in Very Good-to-Fine condition, as refinished. The screws range from sharp to lightly tool marked, all have strong slots. The barrel has a few minor nicks scattered about. The frame has scattered spots of surface erosion under the finish-this is most notable on the top strap. Overall Condition: This revolver retains about 95% of its current metal finish.

There is no erosion, but minor stubborn fouling persists intermittently down the grooves. Overall, the grips are in Fine-plus condition.īore Condition: The bore is rather bright with well-defined rifling. Both grip panels have a few very minor nicks on the lower edges. Stock Configuration and Condition: The grips are two-piece smooth wood.

The rear sight is a “U” shaped groove in the top of the receiver. Sights/Optics: The front sight is a tall shark’s fin style blade. The right side of the frame at the rear is marked “R.A.C.” and at the top with “FB”. The rear face of the cylinder release is marked “9470”. The rear face of the cylinder is marked “R.A.C.”. The underside of the barrel is marked “”UNITED STATES PROPERTY”” The crane cut is marked “39470” over “E”. Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “COLT DA 45”.

#MODEL OF 1911 US ARMY SERIAL NUMBERS SERIAL NUMBER#

Year of Manufacture: 1911 ( COLT Serial Number Lookup)Īction Type: Double Action Revolver with Swing Out Cylinder Model: New Service Model of 1909, US Army Arrow_back Returns To All Sold Items arrow_back Return To Sold Colts

Model of 1911 us army serial numbers