Where can I find the serial number of a Colt 1911?

The serial number tables on this page are for the Commercial line of 1911s. I wont’ be much help in dating one of these guns after 1976. As always, I suggest you call the Colt Archive at 1-800-962-COLT. Use the Colt Serial Number Database Lookup Tool. These serial numbers are for the Commercial Model.

When did the Colt 1911 G70 come out?

Colt introduced this model in 1970 as a newer version of the Model 1911A1. The major changes were a slightly heavier slide and a slotted collet barrel bushing. From 1970 to 1976 the serial numbers had a prefix of “70G”, from 1976 to 1980 they had a suffix of “G70” which changed to a prefix of “70B” from 1980…

What kind of gun was the 1911 Colt?

45 ACP. This John Browning patent gun, Model [&1911&], was so [&named&] for the [&year&] it was officially adopted for use by the United States Army. The Browning design was so great, that it has been changed little in over 100 years of production.

What was the serial number of the colt Fluck?

Model 1851 Navy Conversion Model 1861 Navy Conversion Model 1862 Police & Pocket Navy Conversion Richards – Mason Conversion M1860 Army Richards Conversion M1860 Army Thuer Conversion Colt Single Action Revolvers top 1851 Navy 1851 Navy London 1851 Navy (Modern production) 1860 Army 1861 Navy Colt Walker Fluck Pre 1st Model Dragoon

How many Colt 1911 ACP’s were made?

23) Colt: (Commercial/Military Model) S/N 857,000 to 1,609,529 = 1943 (approx. 6,575 Commercial models were converted to military production. Colt stop it’s commercial production at S/N C215,083)

What are the features of a Colt 1911?

In 1992 Colt introduced the Enhanced Government Models which included new features such as a flattop slide, angled rear slide serrations, scalloped ejection port, combat style hammer, beaver tail grip safety, relief cut under trigger guard and long trigger. In 1999 Colt released the XSE Series Model O Pistols.

What are the dates of the Model 1911?

H800501-H800100 Assigned to H&R 0 801001-856100 Colt 55100 1943 856101-958100 Colt 102000 856101-856404 Replacement Nos 304 *856405-916404 Ithaca 60000 *916405-1041404 Remington Rand 125000 *1041405-1096404 Union Switch 55000 1088726-1092896 Colt 4171 1096405-1208673 Colt 112269 1208674-1279673 Ithaca 71000 1279674-1279698 Replacement Nos 25

When was the first Colt 45 pistol made?

Military Versions from 1912 to 1945. 2) Colt: S/N 3190 to 7501 = May 31, 1912 to Oct. 10, 1912 (S/N 3501 to 3799 were first U.S.M.C. pistols made by Colt delivered June 6, 1912.)

Where can I find information about Old Colt pistols?

Welcome to Old Colt, an informational resource about Old Colt Pistols, Revolvers and M1911s built from the early 1900’s up to current production. Here you will find high resolution photos, detailed descriptions and Colt serial number shipment dates.

When was the first Colt.45 ACP made?

1911 .45 ACP Production Information. Military Versions from 1912 to 1945. Manufacturer/Serial Number/Date Made. Beginning of M1911: 1) Colt: S/N 1 to 3190 = April 16, 1912 to May 31, 1912. 2) Colt: S/N 3190 to 7501 = May 31, 1912 to Oct. 10, 1912. (S/N 3501 to 3799 were first U.S.M.C. pistols made by Colt delivered June 6, 1912.)

When did Colt stop making the 1911A1?

From 1942 to 1945 all 1911A1 pistols should show a slight to very noticed mismatch of coloring on the muzzle end of slide, and from 1943 the slide lock notch area should also show some discoloration from hardening after the pistol’s finish was applied.